1 International Conference on the Global Status of Women and Girls Christopher Newport Universityâs College of Arts and Humanities will present a âGlobal Status of Women and Girlsâ conference, March 3-5, 2016. International Conference on the Global Status of Women and Girls Christopher Newport Universityâs College of Arts and Humanities will present a âGlobal Status of Women and Girlsâ conference, March 3-5, 2016.
Quick Answer. Printing on the reverse side of linoleum tiles often provides a homeowner with information regarding whether the linoleum contains asbestos. Scraps of unused linoleum may contain this same information. About.com warns that flooring with manufacture dates from 1952 to 1986 likely contains asbestos. When trying to remove existing flooring, inspect the reverse of the tiles, as floor removal may release asbestos.
Also don't assume that only vinyl asbestos floor tiles include asbestos. According to Rosato, asbestos filler (powder) and fibers were used in asphalt based products too. The first publicized installation of asphalt tile was in the Western Union office in New York City (1920).DVICE: For buildings with floor tiles or sheet flooring that can be assumed to have been installed in North America before 1986 it would be prudent to treat the flooring as PACM or Presumed Asbestos Containing Material.