In a prior post (Ohio EPA Asbestos Rule Changes Could Prove Costly), I discussed Ohio EPA rule change to the definition of friable asbestos. As discussed in the prior post, Ohio EPA added a single sentence to definition of "friable asbestos" appearing in Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3745-20-01. The sentence states:
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In the most recent issue of Builder’s Exchange, a construction attorney in my office (Jim Dixon) and I wrote an article discussing asbestos regulations as they pertain to contractors working at a job site.
The article was intended to raise awareness in the construction industry that contractors can be liable for asbestos violations even if they
On June 17, 2008 Governor Strickland signed H.B. 285 which requires agencies to waive fines and penalties for paperwork violations that are first time offenses committed by a small business. I certainly agree that that this is welcome relief for the small business owners that must navigate a myriad of federal, state and local