Asbestos in schools

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) school asbestos management

Asbestos in schools

The interactive map below displays asbestos related information about schools in Massachusetts. As you zoom in you will see counties appear, then towns and then markers for individual schools. For information about a school click on its marker.

Click here for an interactive map of school asbestos information.

Note to users

Support for this page has been provided by Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, Massachusetts Facilities Administrators Association, Massachusetts Association of School Business Officers, Massachusetts School Building Authority, and Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents.

The data presented on this website is entered by the Local Educational Agency (LEA) and reflects the most current data provided. If you feel there is a discrepancy you should contact your LEA for current information and encourage them to update their account on this site. The data on this site should be for all public and private non-profit schools Kindergarden through 12th Grade.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Class IV Training

To view FAQs about Class IV Training, visit: https://www.mass.gov/doc/faqs-class-iv-training.

Asbestos resources for Designated Person in schools

Standardized AHERA Reinspection Template

Waiver Request for Occupied Buildings Form

FAQs about AHERA Regulation changes under 454 CMR 28

Fiber Release Episode Notification Form

LEA top 10 violations

Top 5 AHERA violations

Sample outside contractor notice

Sample Annual Written Notification

Organizing the Management Plan 2021

Sample Periodic Surveillance Chart

Fiber Release Episode-2021

FAQs Renovation NESHAP versus AHERA

Guidance for LEAs frequently-asked questions

Recordkeeping Review Checklist for reinspections

Response Actions for AHERA compliance

Response Action Records

Asbestos resources for Designated Persons in schools

Sample RFP Specifications for AHERA 3-year re-inspection

AHERA exemptions for new schools frequently-asked questions-2021

Management Plans New Schools frequently-asked questions

Contact the Lead and Asbestos Program

Department of Labor Standards
Lead and Asbestos Program
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
[phone]
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