Asbestos regulation in the United States is not the domain of a single agency. Federal oversight is split primarily between the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency, each with its own set of rules, enforcement mechanisms, and penalties. State agencies add another layer of requirements that can vary significantly depending on where your business operates. For business owners, staying compliant means understanding all of these frameworks, not just one. OSHA’s Role in Asbestos Regulation OSHA’s primary concern is worker safety. The agency’s asbestos standards are divided into three main categories: general industry, construction, and shipyard employment,…