Massachusetts AG Issued Report on Efforts to Protect Public from Asbestos Exposure

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey issued a report detailing her office’s ongoing efforts to protect the public from exposure to asbestos, a toxic substance that has been linked to cancer and other serious health problems. The report highlighted progress made in AG Healey’s “Healthy Buildings, Healthy Air” initiative, which involves educating the public on asbestos safety, investigating and prosecuting violations of regulations on asbestos in buildings, and advocating for stronger federal regulations on asbestos.