AISM: State, Federal, and Industry Links

Texas Health and Human Services
The Asbestos Program's Mission is to protect and promote the physical and environmental health of the people of Texas from asbestos.

Website:
https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/asbestos
Asbestos Regulatory Information:
(512) 834-6787
Inspections & Notifications:
(512) 834-6747
Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA's guide on asbestos sources, exposure and health effects, what to do if you suspect asbestos, training, and laws and regulations.

Website:
https://www.epa.gov/asbestos
Asbestos Helpline:
(512) 834-6787
EPA Region 6 Office:
(214) 665-3183
Centers for Disease Control
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry has been involved in general research and in evaluating site-specific exposures to asbestos.

Website:
https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/asbestos
CDC-INFO:
(800) 232-4636
ATSDR Region 6 Office:
(214) 665-8016
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA standards reduce the risk to asbestos by monitoring personal exposure to assess where there is any potential exposure to asbestos.

Website:
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/asbestos
OSHA Main Contact:
(800) 321-6742
OSHA Fact Sheet (download PDF):
www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3507.pdf
American Cancer Society
Mesothelioma (often caused by asbestos exposure) is a rare form of cancer that affects the thin linings of the organs in the chest and abdomen.

Website:
...cancer/cancer-causes/asbestos.html
Addt'l Mesothelioma Info:
...cancer/malignant-mesothelioma.html
Toll Free Contact Number:
(800) 227-2345
Moody Labs
Moody Labs is a fully independent and accredited testing laboratory specializing in electron and polarized light microscopy, including asbestos.

Website:
http://www.moodylabs.com
Local Contact Number:
(972) 241-8460
Toll Free Contact Number:
(877) 606-0788