The MTA insists there’s no hazard from asbestos-laden “vibration cloth” that drapes the ventilation systems at its bus depots, yet managed to botch a recent patch job to encapsula… ...

The asbestos-filled cloth is designed to reduce vibrations on the noisy air vents. Asbestos has not been used by heating and air conditioning professionals since at least the 1970s due to federal ...

If a ceiling contains less than 1 percent asbestos, it is safe for homeowners to scrape. Begin the job by covering floors and furniture with protective drop cloths, which also help contain the debris.

A–Asbestos pipe wrappings of this kind should be covered–or removed–by a contractor who is experienced in this type of work and has the safety masks and other equipment needed to do the job ...