title: The role of safety and security directors in asbestos abatement programs for hospitals.
abstract: Asbestos removal in any building can pose a health risk to both workers and occupants of the building. This is especially true in hospitals. What precautions should the hospital safety and security directors take to minimize health risks? This article discusses ways to develop and implement an asbestos abatement program for hospitals that is both safe and effective.
authors: M A
authors: MA
authors: Newman
authors: J B
authors: JB
authors: Kachuba
mesh_terms: D001194:Asbestos / Q000592:standards*; D008284:Maintenance and Engineering, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012308:Risk Management / Q000379:methods*; D012637:Security Measures / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D001194:Asbestos