TO: EMPLOYEES AND PARENTS
FROM: JOEL ZISSERSON
RE: ASBESTOS AHERA INFORMATION REPORT
DATE: SEPTEMBER 2011
This is the annual updated compliance letter required by the Asbestos Hazard
Emergency Response Act (AHERA). This act requires all school districts, public
and private, grades K through 12, to inspect each of their school buildings for
asbestos containing materials. Management Plans have been developed
outlining how asbestos containing materials will be handled in each of the
school buildings.
The Cranston Public Schools is committed to remaining a safe and healthy
environment for all children, employees and guests in our schools. We will
continue, as we have in the past, to monitor, inspect and repair any asbestos
containing materials. Copies of our Management Plan and Inspection Reports
are available upon request for review at each school office, as well as, the Office
of Plant Operations located at 845 Park Avenue.
We intend to have our Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Program updated
every six (6) months and shall notify occupants in advance if abatement will be
performed within your school building. Unless an emergency arises, all
asbestos abatement will be performed during the weekend or school holiday
period.
We have contracted John Carbone of Vortex Inc. Environmental Management,
Consulting, and Training Services as our professional asbestos consultant. If
you would like more information regarding the AHERA program, you may
contact my office at 270-8191.
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