A residential contractor in Michigan discovers asbestos during renovation. What is the first required action under LARA regulations?
Correct Answer
B) Stop work immediately and notify the homeowner
LARA regulations require contractors to immediately stop work and notify the property owner when asbestos is discovered during renovation work.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Option B (Stop work immediately and notify the homeowner) is correct. LARA regulations mandate that when asbestos is discovered unexpectedly during renovation, the contractor must immediately halt all work in the affected area and notify the property owner before any further action is taken.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Complete the project and report afterward
Option A (Complete the project and report afterward) is incorrect and dangerous. Continuing work after discovering asbestos violates LARA regulations, creates serious health hazards for workers and occupants, and can result in license revocation and significant legal liability.
Option C: Continue work with protective equipment
Option C (Continue work with protective equipment) is incorrect. Simply using PPE does not satisfy regulatory requirements. Asbestos-containing materials must be handled by licensed asbestos abatement professionals, and work must stop — not continue with makeshift protection.
Option D: Remove the asbestos using standard procedures
Option D (Remove the asbestos using standard procedures) is incorrect. Residential contractors are not authorized to remove asbestos using standard construction procedures. Asbestos abatement requires specialized licensing, equipment, and procedures under Michigan OSHA and EPA rules.
Memory Technique
Think STOP-TELL: When asbestos appears, STOP work and TELL the owner. Two words, two actions, in that order.
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