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Asbestos fibers may be released into the air by the disturbance of ACM during product use, demolition work, building or home maintenance, repair, and remodeling.  In general, exposure may occur only when the ACM is disturbed or damaged in some way that releases microscopic fibers into the air.

Air sampling and analysis are critical in determining exposure to airborne asbestos fibers for both the workers and public. Due to the microscopic size of asbestos fibers, air sampling is the only definitive way of determining if an abatement site can be released for re-occupation. Collection of reliable data requires a thorough knowledge of the techniques and equipment used in air sampling. Area air samples are collected in pre-selected locations using either low volume battery operated or high volume electric sampling pumps.

New York State, New York City, OSHA and EPA (AHERA) regulate methods of air sampling. We at Five Star Environmental have decades of experience in asbestos project monitoring and air sampling.

OSHA requires that the analytical laboratory successfully participate in a national quality assurance program. For work performed in New York State, the analytical laboratory selected must be accredited/certified by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and the New York State Department of Health Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (NYSDOH ELAP).

Other forms of air monitoring 

Ambient air monitoring can also be conducted when a client has concerns about the possibility of asbestos being present in the air around them in either their work or home environment. IPR Associates offers air samples that are usually analyzed using TEM method.