Southwest HAZARD CONTROL, Inc. (SHC) is one of the oldest asbestos abatement companies in the Southwest, and has performed over $300 million worth of abatement contracts. This equates to over 10,000 separate abatement projects. At present we have over $15 million in current and long term contracts with agencies such as the federal government, state and local governments, power plants, school districts, and other governments and commercial organizations.

We have developed a reputation for being a safe, ethical, and cost conscious asbestos abatement contractor. Safety is placed at the forefront of every project, small or large, resulting in our Experience Modification Rate.

Another priority SHC has is to protect their customer’s liability by performing all work in the correct manner, abiding by all local, state and federal regulations. Keeping this as one of their priorities has afforded SHC the honor of having ZERO Notice of Violations from any regulatory agency in the past 5 years!SHC employs individuals who have a vast knowledge of the required specifications and procedures to complete your project on time, on budget and without incident. No matter the type of facility or project you may have, SHC is sure to have the personnel and expertise to service it perfectly. SHC will help you every step of the way, from helping you to find a certified inspector, filing necessary permits, and successfully completing the abatement.

SHC is licensed to perform asbestos abatement services in Arizona, New Mexico, California, Colorado, and Nevada. On average SHC employs 200 full time AHERA certified technicians. SHC has been performing abatement projects since 1982!

SHC is the proven choice for your asbestos solutions!Call us today for a free consultation-statewide!

Asbestos can be found in many forms and places, including:

• Sprayed on fire proofing and insulation• Insulation for pipes and boilers • Wall and ceiling insulation • Ceiling tiles • Floor tiles • Putties, caulks, and cements (such as cement pipes) • Roofing shingles • Siding shingles • Wall and ceiling texture • Joint compound and Plasters *this list is not complete

In 1989, the EPA announced an asbestos ban and phase out. But in 1990, the ban was overturned by a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Essentially, there is not a ban on asbestos, simply regulation to reduce its exposure. It is important to remember that asbestos is still used in some products today, this is why it is so important to test and know what materials are present in your facility. An Asbestos Inspection is required to be performed prior to disturbance (renovation or demolition) of any suspect material; including paint, texture or floor coverings. As a building owner it is your responsibility to prove that there is not asbestos present by having proper documentation. If asbestos is detected it is required that you hire an licensed and certified contractor to perform the abatement.

For more information, please refer to:Quick Links and Applicable Regulations

Cal OSHA California-Asbestoshttp://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/acru/acruhome.htm

OSHA Asbestos - Final Rule (29 CFR 1926.1101)

OSHA General Industrial Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910 and 1926)

National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) (40 CFR, 61, Subsections A, B and M)

EPA - AHERA Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools (40 CFR 763)

Maricopa County Air Quality Departmenthttp://www.maricopa.gov/aq/divisions/compliance/air/asbestos_neshap/Default.aspx

EPA Asbestos Sitehttp://www.epa.gov/asbestos

Environmental Information Associationwww.eia.org or www.eia-az.org

Indoor Air Quality Association http://www.iaqa.org/chapters/AZ.htm

Arizona Department of Air Qualityhttp://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/asbestos/index.html

Vermiculite Informationhttp://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/verm.html

The Asbestos Institute www.taiinfo.com

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