Known Asbestos Job Sites in Delaware

Explore 287 known asbestos sites and job-sites across Delaware.

Job Site	City	State
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, Apartment Building	Wilmington	DE
ABEX	New Castle	DE
Aderberry Club	Wilmington	DE
Air Reduction	Claymont	DE
Albert J Myer	Wilmington	DE
Allied Chemical	Claymont	DE
Allied Kid	Wilmington	DE
Allied Steel Products	Newport	DE
Amalgamated Leather	Wilmington	DE
American Brake Shoe	New Castle	DE
American Car & Foundry	Wilmington	DE
American Leather	Wilmington	DE
American Life Insurance	Wilmington	DE
American Manganese Steel	New Castle	DE
Ametec Haveg	Wilmington	DE
Ametec Haveg	Marshallton	DE
Amoco	New Castle	DE
A.N. Quinby	Wilmington	DE
Atlas Chemical	Wilmington	DE
Atlas Chemical	New Castle	DE
Atlas Powder	Wilmington	DE
Atlas Powder	New Castle	DE
Avisun	New Castle	DE
Baker & Adams Chemical	Claymont	DE
Bancroft Mills	Wilmington	DE
Bancroft School	Wilmington	DE
Bank Of Delaware	Wilmington	DE
Bayhealth Kent General Hospital	Dover	DE
Beebe Hospital	Seaford	DE
Benjamin F. Shaw	Wilmington	DE
Bestwall Gypsum	Wilmington	DE
B.F. Shaw	Wilmington	DE
Blue Hen Mall	Dover	DE
Boldt Steel	New Castle	DE
Bond Crown & Cork	Wilmington	DE
Brandywine Building	Wilmington	DE
Bravo Shipyard	Wilmington	DE
Brittingham Du Pont Estate	Wilmington	DE
Cape May Lewes Ferry	New Castle	DE
Carpenter Du Pont Estate	Wilmington	DE
Carvel State Office Building	Wilmington	DE
Caterpillar	Seaford	DE
Chas Russo	Claymont	DE
Chester Bethel Church	Wilmington	DE
Chestnut Run	Wilmington	DE
Chrysler	Newark	DE
Church Of The Holy Child	Wilmington	DE
Ciba-Geigy	Newport	DE
Colorado Fuel & Iron	Claymont	DE
Conectiv Energy Supply	Wilmington	DE

Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Delaware

Shipyard Workers: Delaware's shipyards, especially those active during and after World War II, heavily utilized asbestos for insulation and fireproofing.
Chemical Plant Workers: The state's prominent chemical industry, including the DuPont company, historically used asbestos in various applications, potentially exposing workers to the hazardous material.
Construction Workers: Asbestos was a common component in building materials like insulation, roofing, flooring, and tiles, putting construction workers at risk.
Power Plant Workers: Asbestos was used extensively in power plants for insulation and fireproofing.

Delaware Asbestos Regulations and Laws

Delaware has adopted federal regulations and implemented state-specific laws to protect workers and the public from asbestos exposure. These regulations primarily fall under the purview of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC).

DNREC - Air Quality Management Section

DNREC's Air Quality Management Section is responsible for enforcing asbestos regulations in Delaware. These regulations include:

Notification Requirements: Building owners or contractors must notify DNREC and the EPA at least 10 working days before any activity that may disturb asbestos-containing materials, including demolition and renovation projects.
Licensing and Certification: Asbestos abatement contractors and inspectors in Delaware must be licensed and certified by DNREC.
Disposal Regulations: DNREC provides guidelines for the proper packaging and disposal of asbestos-containing waste materials at approved facilities.

Key Laws and Regulations

Delaware Asbestos Licensing and Accreditation Law: This law establishes requirements for licensing and certifying asbestos professionals, including inspectors, contractors, and project designers.
Regulations Governing Asbestos Abatement Projects: These regulations outline procedures for asbestos abatement projects, including notification, work practices, and disposal.

Sources

DNREC - Asbestos: https://dnrec.delaware.gov/air/asbestos/
DNREC - Asbestos Removal Procedures for Home Owners: https://dswa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/e4fe5e6232a84018aa0ec0333d5fc0dfAsbestosRemovalProceduresforHomeOwnersSidingfinal1.pdf
Delaware Asbestos Licensing and Accreditation Law
Regulations Governing Asbestos Abatement Projects.

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in Delaware?

If you or a loved one is sick or passed away due to asbestos, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Delaware law protects victims of asbestos exposure. We can assist you in understanding your legal options.

Asbestos in Delaware