Known Asbestos Job Sites in Vermont

Explore 118 known asbestos sites and job-sites across Vermont.

Job Site	City	State
Adams Paper	Wells River	VT
Atlas Plywood	Morrisville	VT
Barnetts	Troy	VT
Barton Village Electric	Barton	VT
Bennington Potters	Bennington	VT
Black Cat Textiles	Bennington	VT
Blodgett Supply	Burlington	VT
Brattleboro Union High School	Brattleboro	VT
Burlington	Burlington	VT
Burlington Light & Power	Winooski	VT
Burlington Light & Power	Burlington	VT
Burlington Water Department	Burlington	VT
Canney Plue	Rutland	VT
Central Vermont Medical Center	Berlin	VT
Central Vermont Public Service	Georgia	VT
Central Vermont Railway	White River Junction	VT
Champlain Valley Union High School	Hinesburg	VT
Citizens Utilities	Newport	VT
College	Lyndonville	VT
Consolidated Lighting	Montpelier	VT
Cooperative Design	Bennington	VT
Copley Hospital	Morrisville	VT
Corry, Deavitt Frost Electric	Montpelier	VT
Dial Exchange Building	Rutland	VT
Eagle Square Manufacturing	South Shaftsbury	VT
Eastern Magnesia Talc	Johnson	VT
Eastern Talc	East Granville	VT
Eden Park Nursing Home	Rutland	VT
Fall Mountain Mill	Bellows Falls	VT
General Electric	Burlington	VT
George F. Adams & Company	Moscow	VT
Georgia Pacific	Gilman	VT
Gilman Paper	Gilman	VT
Gmc Infirmary	Rutland	VT
Goodyear	Windsor	VT
Granite Quarry	Barre	VT
Green Mountain Insulation	Burlington	VT
Green Mountain Insulation	South Burlington	VT
Green Mountain Paper	Bellows Falls	VT
Green Mountain Power	Montpelier	VT
Green Mountain Power	Colchester	VT
H.E. Bradford	Bennington	VT
Hiawaitha School	Burlington	VT
Highgate Falls Power Plant	Franklin	VT
Howe Scale	Rutland	VT
H. P. Hood & Sons	Newport	VT
Hulbert Supply	Burlington	VT
IBM	Essex Junction	VT
Industrial Insulation	Essex Junction	VT
International Paper	Wilder	VT

Occupations with High Asbestos Exposure in Vermont

Miners: Historically, workers in Vermont's asbestos mines faced the highest risk of exposure. (Example: Vermont Asbestos Group (VAG) Mine in Eden and Lowell).
Construction Workers: Asbestos was commonly used in insulation, roofing, flooring, and other building materials in older structures. (Example: Schools, hospitals, and public buildings constructed before the 1980s).
Factory Workers: Various industries in Vermont utilized asbestos in manufacturing processes. (Example: Textile mills and paper mills).
Power Plant Workers: Asbestos was used extensively in power plants for insulation and fireproofing. (Example: Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant).

Vermont Asbestos Regulations and Laws

Vermont has enacted laws and regulations to protect workers and the public from asbestos exposure. These regulations are primarily enforced by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Vermont Department of Health.

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

The DEC oversees various aspects of asbestos management, including:

Regulations related to asbestos mining and remediation of mine sites.
Oversight of asbestos disposal.
Guidance on asbestos management in construction and demolition projects.

Vermont Department of Health

The Department of Health focuses on public health aspects of asbestos, including:

Asbestos control in schools and public buildings.
Public education and awareness about asbestos-related health risks.
Surveillance and reporting of asbestos-related diseases.

Key Laws and Regulations

Vermont Asbestos Control Rule: This rule outlines regulations for asbestos abatement activities, including licensing of contractors, permits for removal, and proper disposal procedures.
Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Rules: These rules incorporate federal OSHA standards for asbestos exposure in the workplace, including permissible exposure limits and worker protection measures.

Sources

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - Asbestos: https://dec.vermont.gov/geological-survey/health/asb-other
Vermont Department of Health - Asbestos: https://www.healthvermont.gov/environment/asbestos-lead-requirements
Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration (VOSHA) - Asbestos: https://labor.vermont.gov/vermont-occupational-safety-and-health-administration-vosha

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in Vermont?

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

Asbestos in Vermont