Asbestos Management Program

Learn how asbestos is controlled at UC San Diego, and resources for implementing the program.

Program overview

Federal, state, and local asbestos control regulations require close oversight of all activities related to maintenance, repair, and construction of UC-owned and -leased buildings where asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM) may be present.

UC San Diego has an Asbestos Management Program in place to protect the health of the campus community.

Only personnel from the following departments are allowed to manage asbestos abatement projects at UCSD:

• Facilities Design & Construction
• Facilities Management
• Housing, Dining & Hospitality
• Medical Center Facilities Engineering

Resources for UCSD project managers and contractors

Project managers, if you suspect you might encounter asbestos during a construction, renovation, or repair project, use these resources to meet regulatory requirements:

• Asbestos Action Plan for UCSD Project Managers
• Vendors for asbestos, lead, and mold services
• Asbestos Project Information Sheet

Training requirements

• Project managers
  • UCSD project managers must attend Asbestos Regulatory Awareness for UCSD Project Managers training before being assigned projects where asbestos may be encountered.
• UCSD trades employees
  • Employees who may encounter asbestos while performing their job duties must attend Asbestos Awareness for Trades Employees training before beginning work.

Areas where ACBM is present

Employees have a right to know about the presence of asbestos in certain materials used in the construction of UC San Diego buildings. Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) conducted a survey to identify areas at UC San Diego where ACBM are present and maintains a database of this information. For specific locations of ACBM, please contact Environment, Health & Safety, (858) 822-1743 or 534-1075.

• See Asbestos: Notice to Employees (Connelly Act, AB 3713) (Word) (PDF) for more information.

Related policies

• Asbestos, California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1529
• Rule 361.145 - Standard for Demolition and Renovation, San Diego County Air Pollution Control District

Safety

Hazard Control

• Asbestos Management Program
  • Awareness for Trades Employees
  • Action Plan for Project Managers
  • Regulatory Awareness Project Managers
  • Abatement Vendors
• Electrical Safety Guidelines
• Heat Illness Prevention
• Ladder & Lift Safety
• Resources for Trades Employees
• Hearing Conservation Program