Known Asbestos Job Sites in Iowa

Explore 816 known asbestos sites and job-sites across Iowa.

Job Site	City	State
ACandS	Harlan	IA
Ac Guberson	Des Moines	IA
Adel Clay Products	Redfield	IA
Ag Processing	Sergeant Bluff	IA
A.G. Processing	Eagle Grove	IA
A. H. Bennett	Sioux City	IA
Alcoa	Riverdale	IA
Alcoa	Davenport	IA
Alcoa	Bettendorf	IA
Alcoa	Webster	IA
Alliant Power	Dubuque	IA
Allied Chemical	Dubuque	IA
Allied Construction Service	Bettendorf	IA
Allied Construction Service	Des Moines	IA
Allied Mills	Mason City	IA
All Saints Catholic Church	Cedar Rapids	IA
Alter	Davenport	IA
Amana Refrigeration	Amana	IA
A.M. Bennett	Sioux City	IA
American Cereal	Cedar Rapids	IA
American Crystal Sugar	Mason City	IA
American Herbicide Plant	Muscatine	IA
American Herbicide Plant	Dubuque	IA
American Legion	Hartley	IA
American Republic Ins Company Building	Des Moines	IA
American Wire Cloth Manufacturing	Clinton	IA
Ames-Farmer Canning	Ames	IA
Ames Municipal Electric	Ames	IA
Ames Municipal Utilities	Ames	IA
Anamosa Elementary School	Anamosa	IA
Annis Supply	Waterloo	IA
APCO Oil	Fort Dodge	IA
A&P Supermarket - S. Clinton Street	Iowa City	IA
Archer Daniels Midland	Clinton	IA
Archer Daniels Midland	Des Moines	IA
Archway Manufacturing	Armstrong	IA
Armour & Company	Mason City	IA
Armour & Company	Sioux City	IA
Armstrong Department Store	Cedar Rapids	IA
Armstrong High School	Rockwell	IA
Armstrong Rubber	Des Moines	IA
Arnold Electric Power Plant	Oelwein	IA
Art Brown Motors	Davenport	IA
Art Gallery & Museum	Davenport	IA
Atlantic City Electric Company	Atlantic	IA
Atlantic Municipal Utiltites	Atlantic	IA
AT&T	Boone	IA
Augustana Lutheran Church	Sioux City	IA
A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing	Badger	IA
A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing	Sioux City	IA

Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Iowa

Power Plant Workers: Iowa's power plants often utilized asbestos for insulation and fireproofing, exposing workers to potential hazards. (Example: Duane Arnold Energy Center)
Manufacturing Workers: Various manufacturing industries in Iowa employed asbestos in their processes and facilities.
Construction Workers: Older buildings in Iowa may contain asbestos in insulation, roofing, flooring, and other materials.
Agriculture Workers: Asbestos was used in some older farm equipment and structures, posing risks to agricultural workers.

Iowa Asbestos Regulations and Laws

Iowa has implemented laws and regulations to protect workers and the public from asbestos exposure. These regulations are primarily enforced by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Iowa Division of Labor.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

The DNR oversees asbestos abatement activities, including:

Issuing permits for asbestos removal projects
Ensuring proper disposal of asbestos-containing materials

Iowa Division of Labor

The Division of Labor enforces workplace safety regulations related to asbestos exposure, including:

Establishing permissible exposure limits for asbestos fibers
Mandating worker training and certification for asbestos-related tasks
Requiring the use of personal protective equipment to minimize exposure

Key Laws and Regulations

Iowa Code Chapter 455B: This chapter addresses asbestos abatement and disposal, including licensing requirements for contractors and disposal procedures.
Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Act: This act incorporates federal OSHA standards for asbestos exposure, including permissible exposure limits and worker protection measures.

Sources

Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Asbestos: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Air-Quality/Asbestos-Training-Fires
Iowa Division of Labor - Asbestos: https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/building/asbestos
Iowa Code Chapter 455B: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/455B.pdf

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in Iowa?

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

Asbestos in Iowa