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In the UK, a West Midlands company director Robert Lee Lavender was ordered to pay approximately $28,000 in fines for removing asbestos without the proper qualifications. Lavender allowed his employees to be exposed directly to asbestos fibers which could put them at risk for mesothelioma or asbestosis.

Since it was a popular building material from the 1940s to the late 1970s, many buildings across the United States that were erected during that time still contain asbestos. Because of the dangers that asbestos presents, many states have enacted asbestos notice and removal laws that affect building owners when they plan to renovate or demolish a building. Asbestos removal can be very hazardous and should never be performed by untrained individuals. If your employer is asking you or other workers to participate in unlicensed asbestos removal, refuse, and contact OSHA immediately. This call can be made anonymously if you fear repercussions.

Companies across the United States are trained and licensed in asbestos removal and disposal. For a full list of authorized asbestos removal companies, please visit this state-by-state directory.