AISM: State, Federal, and Industry Links
![Texas Health and Human Services](../images/texas_hhs_logo.png)
The Asbestos Program's Mission is to protect and promote the physical and environmental health of the people of Texas from asbestos.
Website:
https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/asbestos
Asbestos Regulatory Information:
(512) 834-6787
Inspections & Notifications:
(512) 834-6747
Website:
https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/asbestos
Asbestos Regulatory Information:
(512) 834-6787
Inspections & Notifications:
(512) 834-6747
![Environmental Protection Agency](../images/epa_logo.png)
The EPA's guide on asbestos sources, exposure and health effects, what to do if you suspect asbestos, training, and laws and regulations.
Website:
https://www.epa.gov/asbestos
Asbestos Helpline:
(512) 834-6787
EPA Region 6 Office:
(214) 665-3183
Website:
https://www.epa.gov/asbestos
Asbestos Helpline:
(512) 834-6787
EPA Region 6 Office:
(214) 665-3183
![Centers for Disease Control](../images/cdc_logo.png)
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry has been involved in general research and in evaluating site-specific exposures to asbestos.
Website:
https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/asbestos
CDC-INFO:
(800) 232-4636
ATSDR Region 6 Office:
(214) 665-8016
Website:
https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/asbestos
CDC-INFO:
(800) 232-4636
ATSDR Region 6 Office:
(214) 665-8016
![Occupational Safety and Health Administration](../images/osha_logo.png)
OSHA standards reduce the risk to asbestos by monitoring personal exposure to assess where there is any potential exposure to asbestos.
Website:
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/asbestos
OSHA Main Contact:
(800) 321-6742
OSHA Fact Sheet (download PDF):
www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3507.pdf
Website:
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/asbestos
OSHA Main Contact:
(800) 321-6742
OSHA Fact Sheet (download PDF):
www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3507.pdf
![American Cancer Society](../images/amer_cancer_society_logo.png)
Mesothelioma (often caused by asbestos exposure) is a rare form of cancer that affects the thin linings of the organs in the chest and abdomen.
Website:
...cancer/cancer-causes/asbestos.html
Addt'l Mesothelioma Info:
...cancer/malignant-mesothelioma.html
Toll Free Contact Number:
(800) 227-2345
Website:
...cancer/cancer-causes/asbestos.html
Addt'l Mesothelioma Info:
...cancer/malignant-mesothelioma.html
Toll Free Contact Number:
(800) 227-2345
![Moody Labs](../images/moody_labs_logo.png)
Moody Labs is a fully independent and accredited testing laboratory specializing in electron and polarized light microscopy, including asbestos.
Website:
http://www.moodylabs.com
Local Contact Number:
(972) 241-8460
Toll Free Contact Number:
(877) 606-0788
Website:
http://www.moodylabs.com
Local Contact Number:
(972) 241-8460
Toll Free Contact Number:
(877) 606-0788