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California Asbestos Notification
Are you worried you are being exposed to asbestos at work? Did you know that in California, employers are required by law to annually notify their employees if asbestos containing materials are located at their place of employment?
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 25915.2. (a) Notice provided pursuant to this chapter shall be provided in writing to each individual employee, and shall be mailed to other owners designated to receive the notice pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 25915.5, within 15 days of the first receipt by the owner of information identifying the presence or location of asbestos-containing construction materials in the building. This notice shall be provided annually thereafter. In addition, if new information regarding those items specified in paragraphs (1) to (5), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 25915 has been obtained within 90 days after the notice required by this subdivision is provided or any subsequent 90-day period, then a supplemental notice shall be provided within 15 days of the close of that 90-day period.
(b) Notice provided pursuant to this chapter shall be provided to new employees within 15 days of commencement of work in the building.
I hope this information is useful. Raymond D. Mueller – Attorney – ASBESTOS LEGAL CENTER
