Known Asbestos Job Sites in Louisiana

Explore 1691 known asbestos sites and job-sites across Louisiana.

Job Site	City	State
1015 Pittsburgh	Baton Rouge	LA
3525 N Causeway Blvd Offices	Metairie	LA
A. Baldwin & Company	New Orleans	LA
A. B. Barone	New Orleans	LA
Abbeville General Hospital	Abbeville	LA
Abbeville Rice Mill	Abbeville	LA
ABC Midland	Shreveport	LA
Aber	Baton Rouge	LA
Abraham Baldwin	New Orleans	LA
Acadian Utility	Port Barre	LA
Acadia Vermillion Rice Irrigation	Mermentau	LA
Acadia Vermillion Rice Irrigation	Kaplan	LA
Acadia Vermillion Rice Irrigation	Abbeville	LA
ACandS	New Orleans	LA
Adams Industries	Monroe	LA
Aedanus Burke	New Orleans	LA
A&F Tileboard	Alexandria	LA
Aimee Lykes	New Orleans	LA
Air Products	New Orleans	LA
Air Traffic Control Center	Slidell	LA
Akadian	Geismar	LA
Akdeniz(F257)	New Orleans	LA
Akzo Salt	Avery Island	LA
Albania Sugar	Jeanerette	LA
Albemarle Fka Ethyl Chemical Plant	Baton Rouge	LA
Albert G Brown	New Orleans	LA
Alchiba	New Orleans	LA
Alcoa	Baton Rouge	LA
Alcoa Steamship	New Orleans	LA
Alco Products	Shreveport	LA
Alcorn Combustion	Belle Chasse	LA
Alcorn Combustion	Donaldsonville	LA
Alcorn Combustion	Baton Rouge	LA
Alden Mills	New Orleans	LA
Alexander W. Doniphan	New Orleans	LA
Alexander White	New Orleans	LA
Alexandra	New Orleans	LA
Alexandria Ice & Cold Storage	Alexandria	LA
Alexandria Steam Laundry	Alexandria	LA
Alexandria Street Railway	Alexandria	LA
Alfred Lawless Elementary School	New Orleans	LA
Al G. Wichterich	New Orleans	LA
Alice C. Factory	Franklin	LA
Alice C. Plantation & Refinery	Franklin	LA
Allen Ellender School	Marrero	LA
Allen Towers	New Orleans	LA
Allied Chemical	Geismar	LA
Allied Chemical	Baton Rouge	LA
Allied Signal	Baton Rouge	LA
Allied/Solvay - Vessels & Apparatus	New Orleans	LA

Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Louisiana

Shipyard Workers: Shipbuilding and repair activities in Louisiana's coastal areas involved extensive use of asbestos for insulation, fireproofing, and other applications, exposing workers to high levels of asbestos fibers. (Example: Avondale Shipyard in New Orleans)
Oil Refinery Workers: Asbestos was widely used in oil refineries for insulation, gaskets, and other components, putting workers at risk of asbestos exposure. (Example: ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery)
Construction Workers: Asbestos-containing materials were common in construction, including insulation, roofing materials, and flooring, potentially exposing construction workers to asbestos fibers. (Example: Louisiana State Capitol Building, Baton Rouge)

Louisiana Asbestos Regulations and Laws

Louisiana has adopted federal asbestos regulations and has additional state-specific regulations to protect workers and the public from asbestos exposure.

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ)

LDEQ enforces asbestos regulations related to air quality and asbestos abatement activities. This includes:

Asbestos National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
Asbestos worker licensing and training requirements
Asbestos abatement project notification and permitting

Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC)

LWC oversees occupational safety and health regulations in Louisiana, including those related to asbestos exposure in the workplace. This includes:

Permissible exposure limits for asbestos fibers
Requirements for personal protective equipment and respiratory protection
Asbestos awareness training for workers

Key Laws and Regulations

Louisiana Environmental Quality Act (LEQA): This act provides the framework for environmental regulations in Louisiana, including those related to asbestos.
Louisiana Occupational Safety and Health Act (LOSHA): This act establishes workplace safety and health standards, including those for asbestos exposure.

Sources

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) - Asbestos: https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/
Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) - Occupational Safety and Health: https://www.laworks.net/
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Asbestos: https://www.epa.gov/asbestos

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in Louisiana?

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

Asbestos in Louisiana