"Asbestos in the SchoolS" opens with a brief overview of the
history of asbestos, its use in industry and as a fire retardant,
and the discovery of occupational hazards associated with asbestos
dust airborne. A description of the key terms related to the topic
follows. The authors can turn to the statistical analyses and legal
matters and explain their implications to the problem of asbestos
in the schools. The following chapter considers the class action
suit against the asbestos industry, the legal aspects of asbestos
removal, the exposure of school authorities to legal action,
personal exposure of school board members, and the contractor's
exposure. The authors assert that while the real risks to students
and teachers from asbestos is minimal the legal risks to school
administrators and trustees from their actions and/or inactions are
real. The concluding chapters take the reader from step-by-step
through the abatement process and review the financial costs
associated with asbestos removal. The authors conclude with a
commentary on several ethical questions raised by the issue of
asbestos in schools.
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