Coastal Bend ASSP Meeting – July 2026

Topic
The Environmental Critical Path: Predictable Management of Lead and Asbestos

Managing asbestos and lead issues in project management. Discussion of a commonsense approach to asbestos and lead management in construction projects. A project that yields regulatory compliance, adherence to schedule, and on budget.

Asbestos and lead do NOT have to be disruptive showstoppers.

Three Takeaways: 

The Mindset Shift: From “Showstopper” to “Variable”

1. The Three Pillars of a Successful Project
2. Regulatory Compliance as a Shield, Not a Sword
3. Common Myths vs. Commonsense Reality

Speaker: Andy Steranko, Director of Operations and Training at Turnstone EH&S, Inc.

Andy Steranko brings over forty years of experience in environmental, health, and safety consulting to Turnstone. He has excelled at serving customers in many market sectors including petrochemical, manufacturing, construction, and commercial clients. Areas of expertise include environmental sampling, asbestos and lead program management, and technical training. Andy serves Turnstone as the Director of Training and Operations and is a TDSHS Asbestos Consultant, TDLR Mold Consultant and an EPA certified lead risk assessor.