Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
OCCUPATIONS CODE |
Title 12. PRACTICES AND TRADES RELATED TO WATER, HEALTH, AND SAFETY |
Subtitle B. PRACTICES RELATED TO HEALTH AND SAFETY |
Chapter 1954. ASBESTOS HEALTH PROTECTION |
Subchapter F. PRACTICE BY HOLDER OF LICENSE OR REGISTRATION |
Sec. 1954.257. DUTIES REGARDING EMPLOYEE OR AGENT
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A person engaged in an asbestos-related activity shall ensure that each employee or agent who will come in contact with asbestos or who will be responsible for the activity:
(1) is familiar with federal, state, and local standards for asbestos removal, encapsulation, and enclosure;
(2) has completed the applicable training course relating to asbestos control and abatement developed and approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the department under Section 1954.256; and
(3) is supplied with approved equipment in good working order for the protection of the person, the public, and the environment.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.