University of Vermont asbestos management program...

I have been a consultant to the University of Vermont since 2002, when I
conducted an in-depth audit of their asbestos management program. In 2005 I returned to the University for an additional review of their program and updated the results of the audit. During this visit I trained the Asbestos Program staff and consultants on the use of the ASTM asbestos control standards for which I am responsible. The Training and Compliance Office performs abatement with its own personnel, makes extensive uses of contractors and consultants, and has to comply with state asbestos regulations.

Currently I am assisting the Training and Compliance Office in the installation of the Customized Compliance Program for Asbestos for management of asbestos-containing materials in campus facilities. This work involves the importation of survey data from the extensive database maintained by TCO into the CCPA format, supported by collection and confirmation of survey data by TCO staff. I am responsible for creating the web pages that form the basic architecture of the CCPA and will be uploading them onto the UVM computers for access by campus users as well as TCO staff. When operational, the CCPA will provide information about the locations of asbestos-containing materials in campus buildings and precautions to avoid disturbing them, as well as satisfying communication requirements for staff and contractors. TCO will have access to enhanced risk assessment and budgeting tools for asbestos management through the CCPA.