What action must be taken if the asbestos exposure limit is reached according to OSHA regulations?

When the asbestos exposure limit is reached, stopping work and implementing safety measures is essential to protect the health and safety of workers. This action is required by OSHA regulations, which are designed to minimize the risk of asbestos-related diseases. Once the exposure limit is detected, it indicates that the current conditions pose a danger to workers' health, necessitating immediate action to prevent further exposure.

Implementing safety measures may involve identifying and correcting the source of the exposure, providing appropriate personal protective equipment, or even conducting air monitoring to assess the asbestos levels and ensure they drop below the permissible limit. Continuing work, evacuating the area, or simply notifying a supervisor without stopping work does not adequately address the potential danger posed by asbestos at harmful levels and fails to comply with OSHA's requirements for worker safety in hazardous environments.