Known Asbestos Job Sites in Rhode Island

Explore 347 known asbestos sites and job-sites across Rhode Island.

Job Site	City	State
ACandS	Providence	RI
ACandS	Cranston	RI
Acme Finishing	Pawtucket	RI
A. & C.W. Holbrook	Providence	RI
Albion	Valley Falls	RI
Allen Avenue Sewage Pumping Station	Providence	RI
Alrose Chemical	Cranston	RI
American Electrical Works	Providence	RI
American Hoechst	Coventry	RI
American Insulated Wire	Pawtucket	RI
American Insulated Wire	Providence	RI
American Locomotive	Providence	RI
American Screw	Providence	RI
Apex Tire & Rubber	Pawtucket	RI
Apponaug	Apponaug	RI
Arthur E. Austin	Providence	RI
Atlantic Tubing & Rubber	Cranston	RI
B.A. Ballou	Providence	RI
Bangor Hydro-Electric	Pascoag	RI
Barreled Sunlight Paint	Providence	RI
Bay Textile	Thornton	RI
B.B. & R. Knight	Providence	RI
Belleville Manufacturing	Belleville	RI
B. & G. Refractories	Warwick	RI
Blackstone Manufacturing	North Smithfield	RI
Blackstone Valley Gas & Electric	Pawtucket	RI
Bradford Dyeing Association	Bradford	RI
Bradford Naval Coal Depot	Bradford	RI
Branch River Woolcombing	North Smithfield	RI
Brand Insulation	Rumford	RI
Brand Insulation	Providence	RI
Brier Manufacturing	Providence	RI
Bristol Manufacturing	Bristol	RI
Bristol Manufacturing	East Providence	RI
Bristol & Warren Water Works	Warren	RI
Brown Job	Providence	RI
Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing	Providence	RI
Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing	Greystone	RI
Brown University	Providence	RI
Budlong Rose	Cranston	RI
Burden Wire & Supply	Providence	RI
Bureau Of Ordnance	Bradford	RI
Burgess Mills	Pawtucket	RI
Burner Parts	North Providence	RI
Butler Exchange	Providence	RI
Cadoza Sales	Pawtucket	RI
C.B. Cottrell & Sons	Westerly	RI
Charles Fletcher	Providence	RI
Ciba-Geigy	Cranston	RI
C.I. Hayes	Cranston	RI

Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Rhode Island

Shipyard Workers: Rhode Island's historical involvement in shipbuilding, particularly at the Quonset Point Naval Air Station and the Newport Naval Station, exposed numerous workers to asbestos used in ship construction and insulation (Example: Quonset Point Naval Air Station, North Kingstown, RI).
Construction Workers: Asbestos was commonly used in insulation, roofing, flooring, and other building materials in older structures throughout the state (Example: Historic mills and factories in Providence and Pawtucket).
Textile Mill Workers: Rhode Island's history of textile manufacturing involved the use of asbestos in machinery and building materials (Example: Former textile mills in Woonsocket and Central Falls).
Power Plant Workers: Asbestos was used extensively in power plants for insulation and fireproofing (Example: Narragansett Electric Company facilities).

Rhode Island Asbestos Regulations and Laws

Rhode Island has enacted laws and regulations to protect workers and the public from asbestos exposure. These regulations are primarily enforced by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH).

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)

RIDEM oversees asbestos abatement activities, including:

Licensing of asbestos abatement contractors and inspectors
Issuing permits for asbestos removal projects
Ensuring proper disposal of asbestos-containing materials
Providing guidance on managing asbestos in public buildings and schools.

Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)

RIDOH plays a role in:

Developing and enforcing asbestos regulations related to public health
Providing information and resources on asbestos-related health risks
Investigating asbestos-related complaints and incidents.

Key Laws and Regulations

Rhode Island Asbestos Control Act: This act establishes regulations for asbestos abatement projects, including licensing requirements, notification procedures, and work practices.
Rhode Island Department of Health Regulations for Asbestos Control: These regulations provide detailed guidelines for identifying, managing, and abating asbestos in schools and public buildings.

Sources

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) - Asbestos: https://dem.ri.gov/environmental-protection-bureau/land-revitalization-and-sustainable-materials-management/asbestos
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) - Asbestos: https://health.ri.gov/healthrisks/poisoning/asbestos/
Rhode Island General Assembly - Asbestos Control Act: https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/216-50-15-1

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in Rhode Island?

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

Asbestos in Rhode Island