asbestos records
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the asbestos records website previously hosted a message board for music fans from the southern new england area, which is now defunct .
this is a joint project between connecticut based asbestos records & chicago based underground communiqué records. we both love ska, we both love vinyl. . and here' s our little plan to combine those two loves .
an asbestos register is a document that lists all identified—or assumed—asbestos in a workplace .
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the removal of higher risk asbestos - containing materials (sprayed asbestos coatings, asbestos insulation, asbestos lagging and most work involving asbestos insulating board (aib) should only be carried out by a licensed contractor .
the vast majority of hse' s asbestos publications on asbestos are now free to download .
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the model code of practice: how to manage and control asbestos in the workplace has information on identifying asbestos, creating an asbestos register and managing the risks of asbestos in the workplace .
no asbestos certification examination shall be required for contractors involved with the installation, maintenance, and repair of asbestos cement pipe or sheets, vinyl asbestos floor materials, or asbestos bituminous or resinous materials .
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the band’s long lost death - rock masterpiece now gets a deluxe worldwide issue via toronto - based artoffact records. .
call the comet is the upcoming third studio album by english musician johnny marr, set for release via new voodoo records .
how the importation of asbestos is regulated at the australian border and the products at particular risk of containing asbestos .
vacuum cleaners equipped with hepa filters to collect all asbestos - containing or presumed asbestos - containing debris and dust .
it can be difficult to identify asbestos, as it is often mixed with other materials. the hse asbestos image gallery shows a number of common materials that contain asbestos .
the label has also been involved in reissuing the portion of they might be giants' discography that was originally released on elektra records .
before removing asbestos, you must arrange and pay for health monitoring by a medical practitioner for all asbestos removal workers or workers who may be exposed to asbestos during the removal process .
assume resilient flooring material—including associated mastic and backing—is asbestos - containing unless an industrial hygienist determines that it is asbestos - free .
remember, if you need to report a dangerous occurrence relating to asbestos, you should review your asbestos management plan or your working practices. further advice on managing and working with asbestos .
hse has produced an interactive diagram which illustrates where asbestos may be found. the asbestos image gallery also provides real photographs of typical asbestos - containing materials that can still be found today .
says peter edge, chairman and ceo, rca records; we are thrilled to have sasha sloan join the rca records family. her brilliant confessional songwriting and phenomenal melancholic vocal style represent a fresh, unique artistic vision and perspective. were looking forward to a very bright future together. 
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a person who has management or control of the workplace must ensure that an asbestos management plan is prepared if asbestos has been identified .
to view a completed example risk register, see: example risk register. for guidance on surveying buildings for asbestos, see: managing my asbestos: inspect your building and asbestos: the survey guide .
unless you’re removing less than 10 square metres of non - friable asbestos, you must be licensed to remove asbestos. if you are removing less than 10 square metres of non - friable asbestos it is still recommended that you engage a licensed removalist and undertake asbestos awareness training .
do employers have to keep any employee records? yes. employers must maintain employee records concerning objective data, exposure monitoring, and medical surveillance. if using objective data to demonstrate that products made from or containing asbestos cannot release fibers in concentrations at or above the pel or stel, employers must keep an accurate record for as long as it is relied on and include the following information :
asbestos is responsible for over 5000 deaths every year. younger people, if routinely exposed to asbestos fibres over time, are at greater risk of developing asbestos - related disease than older workers. this is due to the time it takes for the body to develop symptoms after exposure to asbestos (latency). exposure to asbestos can cause four main diseases :
not all work with asbestos materials requires a licence. however, all work with sprayed asbestos coatings, asbestos insulation or asbestos lagging and most work with asbestos insulating board (aib) requires a licence because of the hazardous nature of these higher risk materials. for information on when you might require a licence and the application process, see: licence application .
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transporting, disposing, storing, containing, and housekeeping involving asbestos or asbestos - containing products on a construction site. note: the standard does not apply to asbestos - containing asphalt roof coatings, cements, and mastics .
asbestos waste should only be handled by a licensed disposal site. your local authority can provide details of these for you. it also needs to be transported to these sites in suitable containers that prevent the release of any asbestos fibres while in transit. detailed information on the disposal of asbestos waste can be found in: disposal of asbestos waste. for advice on fly - tipped asbestos, see: how to deal with fly - tipped asbestos waste .
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these records should be kept for 40 years (and offered to hse or the individuals concerned should the business cease trading). you can also use copies of the notifications you submit as the basis for the records, perhaps adding the names of the workers on that job and typical exposures expected or measured (if an unusual job) .
asbestos records is an independent record label based in stratford, connecticut. asbestos releases ska, alternative, and punk records from independent artists and reissues classic recordings. their roster includes such artists as andrew jackson jihad, bomb the music industry! , and the mighty mighty bosstones. in 2012, asbestos began reissuing they might be giants' elektra studio album catalog in reverse order, spanning from factory showroom to flood. factory showroom was a best - seller for the label and they have reported that its followup john henry had been in high demand since it was announced. asbestos' tmbg releases are only available for sale to us and canadian markets .
some asbestos - containing materials release fibres more easily than others. for detailed information on types of asbestos - containing material and the likelihood of fibre release, see: appendix 2 (page 53) of asbestos: the survey guide .
over the next eight years, asbestos records released albums from notable ct bands, such as: slackjaw, grover dill, and west beverly, whose members went on to join bands such as dropkick murphys, in pieces, staring back, and punchline .
asbestos becomes a health risk when its fibres are released into the air and breathed in. breathing in asbestos fibres can cause asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma .
the risk of lung cancer from inhaling asbestos fibres is greater if you smoke .
photographs or drawings are useful for showing the location of asbestos in the workplace .
provide information, consultation and training responsibilities to workers carrying out work involving asbestos .
comprehensive advice on the duty to manage asbestos, including a step - by - step guide to help you manage asbestos in your buildings is available online. .
i think i may have asbestos in my home. what should i do ?
prospective employers applying or bidding for work in or adjacent to areas containing asbestos .
negative - pressure glove box systems to remove asbestos or acm from pipe runs .
asbestos records is an american independent record label in stratford, connecticut, united states, founded in 1996 by matt flood. it was started as a vehicle to release albums and compilations for local bands, and to book diy shows at the newtown teen center .
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employers must also make exposure records available when requested to affected employees, former employees, their designated representatives, and / or osha' s assistant secretary. in addition to retaining a copy of the information provided to the examining physician, employers must keep all medical surveillance records for the duration of an employee' s employment plus 30 years, including the following information :
all health records must be kept for 40 years and the worker must receive a copy of the report. you will need to notify the regulator of any changes to a worker’s health .
outline procedures for incidents and emergencies involving asbestos, including who is responsible for what .
what businesses importing material must do to ensure the imported products do not contain asbestos .
yes, a risk assessment must be carried out before any work on asbestos begins .
most work on asbestos cement can be carried out without a licence providing workers have had appropriate information, instruction and training. the hse asbestos essentials series provides further information .
asbestos may be part of any commercial or domestic building which was built or refurbished before the year 2000. asbestos can typically still be found in any of the following :
the presence of asbestos alone should not be a cause for concern. asbestos only becomes a risk to human health when it is released into the air and breathed in .
testing protocol, test results, and analysis of the material for release of asbestos .
friable asbestos is a material containing asbestos that when dry, is in powder form or may be crushed or pulverised into powder form using your hand. this material poses a higher risk of exposing people to airborne asbestos fibres. friable asbestos was commonly used in industrial applications rather than the home, although loose - fill asbestos has been found in homes in nsw and the act, where it was sold as ceiling and wall insulation .
nashville' s mona have announced the release of their new full - length album' soldier on', their first new album following an extended hiatus that will be released via bright antenna records .
where possible asbestos must be labelled. for example, a label can be placed in the electrical meter box indicating that the building contains asbestos and the location of the register .
the majority of the current fatal cases from asbestos exposure (approximately 4000 deaths per year) are associated with very high exposures from past industrial processes and installation of asbestos products .
the asbestos survey can help to provide enough information so that an asbestos register, a risk assessment and a management plan can then be prepared. the survey will usually involve sampling and analysis to determine the presence of asbestos so asbestos surveys should only be carried out by competent surveyors who can clearly demonstrate they have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications .
employers must also make employees' medical surveillance records available to them, as well as to anyone having specific written consent of an employee, and to osha' s assistant secretary. also, employers must maintain other records. employers must maintain all employee training records for 1 year beyond the last date of employment. if data demonstrate acm does not contain asbestos, building owners or employers must keep associated records for as long as they rely on them. building owners must maintain written notifications on the identification, location, and quantity of any acm or pacm for the duration of ownership, and transfer the records to successive owners. when employers cease to do business without a successor to keep their records, employers must notify the director of the national institute for occupational safety and health (niosh) at least 90 days prior to their disposal and transmit them as requested. what is a regulated area? a regulated area is a marked - off site where employees work with asbestos, including any adjoining areas where debris and waste from asbestos work accumulates or where airborne concentrations of asbestos exceed, or can possibly exceed, the pel. all class i, ii, and iii asbestos work, or any other operations where airborne asbestos exceeds the pel, must be performed within regulated areas. only persons permitted by an employer and required by work duties to be present in regulated areas may enter a regulated area. the designated competent person supervises all asbestos work performed in this area. employers must mark off the regulated area in a manner that minimizes the number of persons within the area and protects persons outside the area from exposure to airborne asbestos. you may use critical barriers (i. e. , plastic sheeting placed over all openings to the work area to prevent airborne asbestos from migrating to an adjacent area) or negative pressure enclosures to mark off a regulated area. posted warning signs demarcating the area must be easily readable and understandable. the signs must bear the following information :
no asbestos is likely to be present at the workplace from time - to - time .
an outline of how asbestos risks will be controlled, including consideration of appropriate control measures .
anyone who removes asbestos is required to be appropriately trained and to hold the relevant licence .
the commonwealth, state and territory whs regulators administer licences for asbestos removal within their jurisdictions .
the control of asbestos regulations 2012 came into force on 6 april 2012, updating previous asbestos regulations to take account of the european commission' s view that the uk had not fully implemented the eu directive on exposure to asbestos (directive 2009 / 148 / ec) .
constructing, altering, repairing, maintaining, or renovating asbestos - containing structures or substrates .
observations, information, or calculations indicating employee exposure to asbestos, including any previous monitoring .
operations that could result in asbestos exposure and the importance of protective controls to minimize exposure .
prompt cleanup and disposal in leak - tight containers of asbestos - contaminated wastes and debris .
those who get health problems from inhaling asbestos have usually been exposed to high levels of asbestos for a long time. symptoms don’t usually appear until 20 to 30 years after initial exposure .
non - friable or bonded asbestos products are solid and you can’t crumble them in your hand—the asbestos has been mixed with a bonding compound such as cement. if non - friable asbestos is damaged or degraded it may become friable and will then pose a higher risk of fibre release .
the monitoring should identify any changes in a person' s health because of exposure to asbestos .
what verifications exist for australian importers or consumers to show those imported materials do not contain asbestos .
asbestos was a widely used material within commercial buildings, homes and machinery until 1999, when it was banned. this means that asbestos is common in the general environment. however, working directly with asbestos - containing materials (acms) can give personal exposures to airborne asbestos that are much higher than normal environmental levels. repeated occupational exposures can give rise to a substantial cumulative exposure over time. this will increase the risk of developing an asbestos - related disease in the future .
there are a number of practical publications on asbestos available for free download on the hse website .
asbestos work includes repair and maintenance operations where acm or presumed acm (pacm) are disturbed .
compressed air to remove asbestos or acm unless the compressed air is used with an enclosed ventilation system .
slightly damaged asbestos - containing materials (acms) can sometimes be repaired by sealing or enclosing them. however, you should only attempt to do this if you have had the necessary training. any badly - damaged asbestos material that is likely to become further damaged should be removed if it cannot be protected. some materials (sprayed asbestos coatings, asbestos lagging / insulation or asbestos insulating board) should only be removed by a contractor licensed by hse. your local environmental health officer can provide advice on this .
the asbestos risk register is a key component of the required plan on how you will manage any asbestos found, or presumed to be, in your buildings. this management plan must contain current information about the presence and condition of any asbestos in the building. the asbestos risk register will therefore need to be updated on a regular basis (at least once a year). to do this you should make :
welcome back! if you’re just joining us, here’s what this project is all about. we love ska music, and all of the varied offshoots that happened when bands mixed elements of ska with other genres. our label asbestos records has spent approaching 20 years working with ska acts around the country (and the world !), and we started this project to reissue as many of our favorite albums on vinyl. so far using kickstarter we have reissued 8 wonderful records, and it even resulted in some of the bands getting back together for reunion shows! !
businesses must provide and pay for health monitoring for all those working with, or exposed to, asbestos .
no. it is illegal to supply any article containing asbestos, whether for money, or free of charge .
when you’re working with or near asbestos you must not use high - pressure water sprays or compressed air, brooms or anything else that might release asbestos into the air. you also need to control the use of power tools .
employers are required to keep a health record for each worker involved in notifiable non - licensed work with asbestos. these records can be brief - it may be as simple as writing down the names of workers on the job on your copy of the notification form, or keeping copies of the notification form for each person carrying out nnlw work as these will document the nature of the job and type of asbestos from which likely exposure can be estimated. a record could look something like this :
include decisions—and reasons for them—about the management of asbestos at the workplace, for example safe work procedures and control measures .
an asbestos survey is an effective way to help you manage asbestos in your premises by providing accurate information about the location, amount and type of any asbestos - containing materials (acms). the person responsible for maintenance of non - domestic premises must either arrange a survey if it is suspected there could be acms in your premises or, the duty - holder may instead choose to presume the worst case of widespread asbestos in the premises and would then need to take all appropriate full stringent precautions for any work that takes place. however, it is often less troublesome and more proportionate to have an asbestos survey carried out so it is absolutely clear whether asbestos is present or not and what its condition is. you need to find out if you are responsible for maintenance and are the duty holder for the asbestos .
asbestos records seems to have a solution to this particular dilemma, as they have recently announced the third edition of the label’s 3rd wave ska preservation society vinyl kickstarter. the crowdfunding campaign series aims to reissue notable ska related albums that are currently out of print. this round of reissues focus on ska - punk and ska - core albums from bands reigning from the northeast united states .
so thank you for taking the time to consider our project, and if you are able to, please join our project and help us continually stengthen our little community, score some great records for your collection, and hopefully share those tunes with some new friends .
yes, if an employee is liable to be exposed to asbestos, then employers should provide that employee with adequate personal protective clothing appropriate for the work that they will be doing. the hse asbestos essentials sheet on ppe provides further information .
what is asbestos? asbestos is the generic term for a group of naturally occurring, fibrous minerals with high tensile strength, flexibility, and resistance to heat, chemicals, and electricity. in the construction industry, asbestos is found in installed products such as sprayed - on fireproofing, pipe insulation, floor tiles, cement pipe and sheet, roofing felts and shingles, ceiling tiles, fire - resistant drywall, drywall joint compounds, and acoustical products. because very few asbestos containing products are being installed today, most worker exposures occur during the removal of asbestos and the renovation and maintenance of buildings and structures containing asbestos. what are the dangers of asbestos exposure? asbestos fibers enter the body when a person inhales or ingests airborne particles that become embedded in the tissues of the respiratory or digestive systems. exposure to asbestos can cause disabling or fatal diseases such as asbestosis, an emphysema - like condition; lung cancer; mesothelioma, a cancerous tumor that spreads rapidly in the cells of membranes covering the lungs and body organs; and gastrointestinal cancer. the symptoms of these diseases generally do not appear for 20 or more years after initial exposure. what construction activities does this booklet cover? the asbestos standard for the construction industry (29 cfr part 1926. 1101, see urltoken) regulates asbestos exposure for the following activities :
november is an important time to raise awareness of how to work safely with asbestos and know your responsibilities under the law .
do not try to repair or remove any asbestos materials yourself if you have not had any training for non - licensed asbestos work. you can seek advice from an environmental health officer at your local authority / council (see the directgov website) .
labels are not required if asbestos is present in concentrations less than 1 percent by weight. they also are not required if bonding agents, coatings, or binders have altered asbestos fibers, prohibiting the release of airborne asbestos over the pel or stel during reasonable use, handling, storage, disposal, processing, or transportation. when building owners or employers identify previously installed asbestos or pacm, employers must attach or post clearly noticeable and readable labels or signs to inform employees which materials contain asbestos. do employers have to train employees regarding asbestos exposure? yes. employers must provide a free training program for all employees who are likely to be exposed in excess of a pel and for all employees performing class i through iv asbestos operations. employees must be trained prior to or at initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. training courses must be easily understandable and include the following information :
businesses with a class a licence are permitted to remove all types of asbestos, including both friable and non - friable forms .
despite being a prohibited import in australia, goods containing asbestos are still being located at the australian border and in australian workplaces .
a statement that the employee has been informed of the results of the medical exam and any medical conditions resulting from asbestos exposure .
those considered most at risk of exposure to asbestos fibres are tradesmen and maintenance workers who disturb the fabric of buildings during the course of their work. precautions must be taken to ensure that tradespeople don' t put themselves or others at risk by disturbing asbestos .
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as used in this section, has the same meaning as defined in section 6501. 7 of the labor code .
if you manage, or are in control of, a workplace, you have a responsibility to protect anyone that works with asbestos .
if you manage, or are in control of, a workplace, you have a responsibility to protect those who work with asbestos .
if you are concerned about possible exposure to asbestos from work activities, you are advised to consult your gp and ask for a note to be made in your personal record about possible exposure, including date (s), duration, type of asbestos and likely exposure levels (if known). in some circumstances, your gp may refer you to a specialist in respiratory medicine. hse does not advocate routine x - rays for people who have had an inadvertent exposure to asbestos. asbestos - related damage to the lungs takes years to develop and become visible on chest x - rays. x - ray examinations cannot indicate whether or not asbestos fibres have been inhaled .
you can’t see asbestos fibres with the naked eye and because they are very light, they can be blown long distances by the wind .
if you manage or control a workplace, it’s your responsibility to ensure an asbestos register is prepared, maintained and kept at the workplace .
licensed asbestos removal work is a significantly hazardous job because it involves higher risk asbestos - containing materials (acms). these materials are more likely to release larger quantities of asbestos fibres when being removed than lower risk materials (such as asbestos cement). as a result, workers who are employed in removing higher risk acms require specific training and should follow specific working practices. workers should also use sophisticated respiratory protective equipment (rpe) and are legally required to be under regular medical surveillance. it is because of the hazardous nature of this work that a licence to do it is required from hse. you can find further information on the hse licensing process on the asbestos licensing page .
an up - to - date list of licensed contractors including the type of licence held is available on our asbestos licensing information community page .
the existing requirements for workers involved in licensed work with asbestos to have medicals, conducted by doctors appointed by hse, remain the same .
although the type of asbestos involved and duration of exposure may be known, there may be little reliable information about the level of exposure. these are all important factors in determining the level of risk - the more fibres that are released by an asbestos - containing material, and the longer the work activity lasts, the greater the cumulative exposure to asbestos fibres and, therefore, an increased risk of ill health effects .
the duty to manage asbestos is a legal requirement under the control of asbestos regulations 2012 (regulation 4). it applies to the owners and occupiers of commercial premises (such as shops, offices, industrial units etc) who have responsibility for maintenance and repair activities. in addition to these responsibilities, they also have a duty to assess the presence and condition of any asbestos - containing materials. if asbestos is present, or is presumed to be present, then it must be managed appropriately. the duty also applies to the shared parts of some domestic premises .
workers must not handle asbestos unless they have been trained and hold a licence that is current and appropriate for the type of work being done .
following a survey, the surveyor should produce a survey report which details the findings. this information can help you prepare an asbestos risk register .
there are potentially large numbers of workers, including self employed trades people, involved in notifiable non - licensed work (nnlw) with asbestos, who will now be required to have medical surveillance for the first time. at present, however, there is only a small and limited network of doctors, who are familiar with asbestos and asbestos - related medicals. the transition period is designed to allow the development of a larger network .
because of its properties, which are described as being either ‘non - friable or ‘friable’, asbestos was seen as being very useful for building products .
if using other barriers or isolation methods instead of critical barriers, employers must perform perimeter area monitoring to verify that the barrier works properly. in addition, impermeable drop cloths must cover all surfaces beneath removal activities. all class ii asbestos work can use the same work practices and requirements as class i asbestos jobs. alternatively, class ii work can be performed using work practices set out in the standard for specific jobs. for removing vinyl and asphalt flooring materials containing asbestos or installed in buildings constructed before 1981 and not verified as asbestos - free, employers must ensure that workers observe the following :
the contractor creating or controlling the source of asbestos contamination must abate the hazards. all employers with employees working near regulated areas, must daily assess the enclosure' s integrity or the effectiveness of control methods to prevent airborne asbestos from migrating. general contractors on a construction project must oversee all asbestos work, even though they may not be the designated competent person. as supervisor of the entire project, the general contractor determines whether asbestos contractors comply with the standard and ensures that they correct any problems. who is responsible for communicating asbestos hazards at worksites? the communication of asbestos hazards is vital to prevent further overexposure. most asbestos - related construction involves previously installed building materials. building / facility owners often are the only or best source of information concerning these materials. building / facility owners, as well as employers of workers who may be exposed to asbestos hazards, have specific duties under the standard. before work begins, building / facility owners must identify all thermal system insulation at the worksite, sprayed or troweled - on surfacing materials in buildings, and resilient flooring material installed before 1981. they also must notify the following persons of the presence, location, and quantity of acm or pacm :
asbestos waste describes any asbestos products or materials that are ready to be disposed. this includes any contaminated building materials, dust, rubble, used tools that cannot be decontaminated, disposable ppe (personal protective equipment) and damp rags that have been used for cleaning. asbestos waste must be placed in suitable packaging to prevent any fibres being released. this should be double wrapped and appropriately labelled. standard practice is to use a red inner bag – marked up with asbestos warning labels – and a clear outer bag with appropriate hazard markings. intact asbestos cement sheets and textured coatings that are firmly attached to a board should not be broken up into smaller pieces. these should instead be carefully double wrapped in suitable polythene sheeting (1000 gauge) and labelled .
you should stop work immediately, confirm what it is or assume it is asbestos and carry out a risk assessment. this will help determine if the work requires a licensed contractor. you should only carry out non - licensed work on asbestos if you have had the appropriate information, instruction and training .
people who believe they may have been exposed to asbestos are understandably anxious and concerned about the possible effects on their health. many cases of inadvertent, short - term exposure to asbestos will most likely have led to minimal exposure to fibres, with little likelihood of any long - term ill health effects .
7058. 5. (a) no contractor shall engage in asbestos - related work, as defined in section 6501. 8 of the labor code, which involves 100 square feet or more of surface area of asbestos containing materials, unless the qualifier for the license passes an asbestos certification examination. additional updated asbestos certification examinations may be required based on new health and safety information. the decision on whether to require an updated certification examination shall be made by the contractors' state license board, in consultation with the division of occupational safety and health in the department of industrial relations and the state department of health services .
now we' ve been offered a whole bunch of amazing records to reissue, and vinyl is a good deal more expensive / risky to press, so we' re reaching out to the ska community to help us to continue to preserve and reissue these classics of the genre we so love. the next batch of releases will be as follows :
workers cleaning up asbestos - containing surfacing material or thermal system insulation debris from a class i or iii activity after the activity is finished must be provided decontamination facilities required for class i work involving less than 25 linear or 10 square feet of material, or for class iii work where exposure exceeds a pel or no negative exposure assessment exists. note: for any class of asbestos work, employers must ensure that workers do not smoke in any work area with asbestos exposure .
rising singer - songwriter sasha sloan has signed to rca records. after emerging last fall writing and appearing on several high - profile collaborations, sasha released her debut single ready yet and has amassed over 10. 4 million streams on spotify alone. since then, shes established herself as an artist to watch as she continues to release emotionally - rich, left - of - center pop such as her first release of 2018, normal.  heralded by billboard as a catchy introvert anthem,  the track has already been streamed over 9. 4 million times. both ready yet and normal are among the six tracks featured on sashas debut ep, sad girl, set for release on vinyl via rca records .
use power cutters equipped with hepa dust collectors or perform hepa vacuuming along the cut line for roofs that have asbestos - containing roofing felts and an aggregate surface .
a total ban on asbestos came into effect in australia on 31 december 2003. it is illegal to make it, use it or import it from another country .
a timetable for managing risks of exposure, including dates and procedures for the review of the asbestos management plan and activities that could affect the timing of a review .
exposure to asbestos is reportable under riddor when a work activity causes the accidental release or escape of asbestos fibres into the air in a quantity sufficient to cause damage to the health of any person. such situations are likely to arise when work is carried out without suitable controls, or where those controls fail – they often involve :
work with particular asbestos - containing materials can only be carried out by somebody who holds a licence issued by hse. licences are granted for a limited period of time (usually one or three years), enabling hse to review licences and the performance of licence holders at regular intervals. for more information, see: asbestos licensing .
the general duties in section 3 (1) of the health and safety at work etc act 1974 (hsw act) apply to protect householders from any risks from work activities being carried out in their homes. where work being done involves asbestos - containing materials then the control of asbestos regulations 2012 will also apply, in particular :
asbestos was once used in australia in more than 3, 000 different products including fibro, flue pipes, drains, roofs, gutters, brakes, clutches and gaskets .
there are some asbestos removal tasks, involving lower risk asbestos - containing materials that do not require a licence. this is because any exposure to asbestos fibres from this type of work is not expected to present a significant risk, provided that the correct precautions are taken. however, under the asbestos regulations that came into force in april 2012, there are now two categories of' non - licensed' work, one of which,' notifiable non - licensed work (nnlw)', has additional requirements for employers. for more information on what work is classified as nnlw. hse has produced a series of task sheets on the appropriate controls for non - licensed work .
in owner - occupied domestic properties, the owners are not legally responsible for risks to contractors from asbestos, as the owners themselves are not engaged in any work activity .
where asbestos containing materials are assessed as being in good condition and not in a position where they are likely to be damaged they should be left in place and monitored .
in addition, osha' s asbestos standard has specific requirements for each class of asbestos work in construction. what are the compliance requirements for class i work? a designated competent person must supervise all class i work, including installing and operating the control system. the competent person must inspect onsite at least once during each work shift and upon employee request. employers must place critical barriers over all openings to regulated areas or use another barrier or isolation method to prevent airborne asbestos from migrating for the following jobs :
the only real challenge will be the potential for pressing delays. as any record collector now knows, the boom in vinyl sales has crippled the production lines which are few and far between. don' t worry we' ve been around for nearly 20 years and we' ll make sure the records get done, and get into your anxious little hands as quickly as we can .
asbestos is a naturally - occurring mineral and can typically be found in rock, sediment or soil. it has strong fibres that are heat resistant and have good insulating properties .
swa is not a regulator and cannot advise you about asbestos laws in your jurisdiction. if you need help, please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority .
work involving some lower risk asbestos - containing materials (eg asbestos cement products and textured decorative coatings, among others) can be carried out if a risk assessment demonstrates that the control limit will not be exceeded and that any exposure to asbestos is expected to be' sporadic and of low intensity'. the control limit for this type of non - licensed work is 0. 6 asbestos fibres per cubic centimetre of air (0. 6 f / cm3), measured over a ten - minute period. any work which is likely to result in exposures at or above this level cannot be considered to be sporadic and of low intensity and should therefore only be carried out by a licensed contractor .
control method encloses, contains, or isolates the process or source of airborne asbestos dust, or captures and redirects the dust before it enters into the employees' breathing zone .
however, where asbestos is in poor condition or is likely to be damaged during the normal use of the building, it should be sealed, enclosed or removed, as appropriate .
a statement that the employee has been informed of the increased risk of lung cancer from the combined effect of smoking and asbestos exposure. note: a physician' s written opinion must not reveal specific findings or diagnoses unrelated to occupational exposure to asbestos. you must provide a copy of the physician' s written opinion to the employee involved within 30 days after receipt .
for most of the 1990s, i was the promotions, marketing, production guy for moon records (rip). it was one of the best jobs i ever had. seriously, i miss it badly. during 1999 / 2000, i ran 7 wonders of the world music, the first digital download - only ska label (that was too ahead of the curve for its own good; rip) .
six - time grammy - nominee florence + the machine are set to release their highly - anticipated new album high as hope via virgin emi / republic records. high as hope is the sound of an artist who appears more certain than ever of herself. florence writes about her teens and twenties with a renewed, more mature perspective: of growing up in south london, of family, relationships and art itself .
their third album, fight the good fight, was produced by rancids tim armstrong and released on his hellcat imprint for epitaph records. the album features front - woman aimee interrupter, guitarist kevin bivona, bassist justin bivone and drummer jesse bivona, spitting out lyrics that take on matters as thorny as family, friendship, martial law and loyalty, while churning out bouncing rock - steady rhythms and snarly guitar riffs .
penned as one of 2018s most important breakout artists, bishop briggs to release vinyl edition her debut album,' church of scars,' via island records. the album will include current single' white flag,' which is currently building at alternative radio. album will also include previous hits,' river' &' wild horses,' which have been featured on a variety of television shows & commercials .
the control limit refers to the concentration of asbestos fibres in any localised atmosphere, measured and averaged over a continuous period of four hours, in accordance with the 1997 world health organisation' s recommended method. at the moment, the control limit is 0. 1 asbestos fibres per cubic centimetre of air (0. 1 f / cm3). the control limit is not a' safe' level and work activities involving asbestos should be designed to be as far below the control limit as possible. hse has progressively tightened the control limit since 1987 .
the current regulations place a legal duty on employers to provide information, instruction and training to any of their employees who are likely to be exposed to asbestos as part of their work .
thumper – no one left the disco alive – boston’s bastard child of ska, punk and metal thumper was a true anomaly in the trad heavy northeast ska scene of the mid 90s. they were an early pioneer of a sound that would go on to influence the next decade of misfit ska - core acts. this classic disc was released out of new haven’s tune inn on elevator records listen - thumper – holy roller
hey there, delilah - and other fans of alt - pop band, plain white ts. youll be happy to hear that the multi - platinum chicago quintet will be releasing their eighth studio album, parallel universe. the new work, produced by matt squire (ariana grande, panic! at the disco) follows their 2015 independently - released american nights and marks the bands return to fearless records after 13 years .
athens, georgias t. hardy morris (dead confederate, diamond rugs) is set to release his third solo album via normaltown records. titled dude, the obscure, the album is a work that morris says flowed from a creative space i found at the intersection of dreams and reality.  in captivating songs, morris sheds the traps of ambition and nostalgia and uncovers the strange satisfaction of living in the moment .
the protocol helps government agencies work cooperatively and efficiently across jurisdictions and portfolios when imported products have been identified as containing asbestos, and there is concern they may cross or have crossed state borders .
what are an employer' s housekeeping responsibilities? asbestos waste, scrap, debris, bags, containers, equipment, and contaminated clothing consigned for disposal must be collected and disposed of in sealed, labeled, impermeable bags or other closed, labeled impermeable containers. when vacuuming methods are selected, employees must use and empty hepa - filtered vacuuming equipment carefully and in a way that will minimize asbestos reentry into the workplace. unless the building / facility owner demonstrates that the flooring does not contain asbestos, all vinyl and asphalt flooring material must be maintained in accordance with the following conditions :
if you are planning any diy home improvements, repairs or maintenance – and intend to bring in any additional builders, maintenance workers or contractors – you should inform them of any asbestos materials in your home before they start work. this will help reduce the risks of any acms being disturbed. hse strongly encourages the use of trained professionals to repair or remove acms. if you choose to carry out diy repairs or remove damaged asbestos materials yourself, make sure you wear the right protective equipment and follow safe working methods. for advice on doing this, see: asbestos essentials task sheets .
if using other barriers or isolation methods instead of critical barriers, employers must perform perimeter area surveillance during each work shift. no asbestos dust should be visible. perimeter monitoring must show that clearance levels are met (as contained in 40 cfr part 763, subpart e of the epa asbestos in schools rule) or that perimeter area levels are no greater than background levels. employers must ensure the following for all class i jobs :
in practice the changes are fairly limited. they mean that some types of non - licensed work with asbestos now have additional requirements – notification of work, medical surveillance and record keeping. all other requirements remain unchanged .
in a world gone mad, the moms are here to mother us all, offering sweet punk rock relief through the chaos of today. for the moms, punk is almost a religious thing; where the diy basements are the church, where bands are born in a baptismal of sweat and beer, where people go for some spiritual communion. but it’s more than the music and the mosh pit. it’s a connection made between outsiders and misfits that’s driven by community, passion, and a sincere desire to bring the fun and the fury. it’s what the mom’s do, and ‘doing asbestos we can, ’ the new jersey trio’s first full - length with bar / none records, delivers the goods .
for class i asbestos work, until employers document that employees will not be exposed in excess of the 8 - hour twa pel and short - term exposure limit stel, employers must assume that employee exposures are above those limits. what is a negative exposure assessment? for any specific asbestos job that trained employees perform, employers may show that exposures will be below the pels (i. e. , negative exposure assessment) through the following:
asbestos records is an american independent record label in stratford , connecticut , united states , founded in 1996 by matt flood . it was started as a vehicle to release albums and compilations for local bands , and to book diy shows at the newtown teen center . over the next eight years , asbestos records released albums from notable ct bands , such as : slackjaw , grover dill , and west beverly , whose members went on to join bands such as dropkick murphys , in pieces , staring back , and punchline . the label was also home of the first four album covers by cult artist rob dobi , known for his parody send up of emo fashion how to dress emo and his clothing company full bleed . in 2007 the label began a project to reissue popular 3rd wave ska albums from defunct labels . this series of reissues included by artists including : the mighty mighty bosstones the suicide machines the slackers spring heeled jack u.s.a. the toasters mustard plug and many more . in a joint effort between asbestos records , chicago , il 's underground communiqué records and ska is dead , the three started a ska is dead 7 " subscription series made up of six split 7 " records . each 7 " featured two currently active ska bands . series 1 has been completely released with series 2 on the way . the label has also been involved in reissuing the portion of they might be giants ' discography that was originally released on elektra records . the asbestos records website previously hosted a message board for music fans from the southern new england area , which is now defunct . 
asbestos records is an american independent record label in stratford, connecticut, united states, founded in 1996 by matt flood. it was started as a vehicle to release albums and compilations for local bands, and to book diy shows at the newtown teen center. over the next eight years, asbestos records released albums from notable ct bands, such as: slackjaw, grover dill, and west beverly, whose members went on to join bands such as dropkick murphys, in pieces, staring back, and punchline. the label was also home of the first four album covers by cult artist rob dobi, known for his parody send up of emo fashion how to dress emo and his clothing company full bleed. in 2007 the label began a project to reissue popular 3rd wave ska albums from defunct labels. this series of reissues included by artists including: the mighty mighty bosstones the suicide machines the slackers spring heeled jack u.s.a. the toasters mustard plug and many more. in a joint effort between asbestos records, chicago, il's underground communiqué records and ska is dead, the three started a ska is dead 7 " subscription series made up of six split 7 " records. each 7 " featured two currently active ska bands. series 1 has been completely released with series 2 on the way. the label has also been involved in reissuing the portion of they might be giants' discography that was originally released on elektra records. the asbestos records website previously hosted a message board for music fans from the southern new england area, which is now defunct.
asbestos records is an american independent record label in stratford, connecticut, united states, founded in 1996 by matt flood. it was started as a vehicle to release albums and compilations for local bands, and to book diy shows at the newtown teen center. over the next eight years, asbestos records released albums from notable ct bands, such as: slackjaw, grover dill, and west beverly, whose members went on to join bands such as dropkick murphys, in pieces, staring back, and punchline. the label was also home of the first four album covers by cult artist rob dobi, known for his parody send up of emo fashion how to dress emo and his clothing company full bleed. in 2007 the label began a project to reissue popular 3rd wave ska albums from defunct labels. this series of reissues included by artists including: the mighty mighty bosstones the suicide machines the slackers spring heeled jack u.s.a. the toasters mustard plug and many more. in a joint effort between asbestos records, chicago, il's underground communiqué records and ska is dead, the three started a ska is dead 7 " subscription series made up of six split 7 " records. each 7 " featured two currently active ska bands. series 1 has been completely released with series 2 on the way. the label has also been involved in reissuing the portion of they might be giants' discography that was originally released on elektra records. the asbestos records website previously hosted a message board for music fans from the southern new england area, which is now defunct.