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< DISPOSAL The Department of Health, Vector and Waste Management Section, lias designated asbestos-containing waste ns hazardous wastes. Waste consisting of spent brake linings, dust, cuttings, or other materials which riim.mi asbestos, simu ld~Rc packaged and in sealed, nonrettirnahle containers (c-n. double plastic bags) from which asbestos fibers cannot escape. The contents should be wetted to prevent the production of airborne asbestos fibers in ease rhe container is broken. These containers may be placed in your regular solid waste bin for transportation to the disposal site. For additional information on the requirements for disposal of asbestos-containing wastes, contact the Vector and Waste Management Section Office nearest you. Headquarters Off cc 744 P Street Sacramento, CA 05814 (916} 322-2337 Berkeley Office 2151 Berkeley Way Berkeley, CA 94704 (415) 843-7900, Ext. 434 Los Angeles Office Post Office Box 30327 1449 W. Temple Street Los Angeles. CA 90026 (213) 620-2380 The General Industry Safety Orders (Section" 5208 ()(2)) require this caution label to be attached to containers of asbestos waste: CAUTION Contains Asbestos Fibers Avoid Creating Dust Breathing Asbestos Dust May Cause Serious Bodily Harm The State (9c part me nt of Health and the State Department of Industrial Relations provide this information to employers now to alert them to their major legal responsibilities under the Occupational Carcinogens Control Act and to give maximum lead time to planning to achieve health and safety standards mandated by the law; Both Departments will work cooperatively with employers in the interests of improved worker safety and health. Sincerely, Director of Industrial Relations and Designated Administrator forCal/OSHA LSPNY 004751