IUPUI Environmental Health & Safety

Asbestos Management > Asbestos Guidelines for Maintenance and Custodial Personnel

During your day-to-day duties, you will encounter asbestos-containing materials in IUPUI buildings.
The presence of asbestos in a building does not mean that the health of building occupants is at risk. As long as asbestos-containing materials remain in good condition and are not disturbed or damaged, exposure is unlikely. To avoid asbestos exposure and to protect your health and the health of other building occupants, follow the guidelines listed below.

Always assume that a suspect material contains asbestos.

If you encounter any material that you suspect may contain asbestos, notify your supervisor.

Do not disturb, damage, or otherwise handle asbestos-containing materials at any time. Building materials should not be disturbed without previously consulting the EHS Asbestos Department, which can determine its asbestos content.

Report any hazardous conditions (damaged asbestos containing materials) to your supervisor immediately.

To ensure environmentally safe working conditions, all maintenance and custodial personnel should attend Asbestos Awareness Training.