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Author Message Phil Kabza Senior Member Username: phil_kabza Post Number: 802 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Wednesday, July 09, 2025 - 10:00 am:    No one denies the glamour of a specifier's practice. Today's work includes developing a section to address cleanup and working conditions in an old residential type attic. We are aware of the potential for serious health issues among workers. We find no OSHA references. Has anyone found useful industry references? We're recommending the Architect request the Owner retain an industrial hygienist to advise. Phil Kabza FCSI CCS AIA SpecGuy Specifications Consultants www.SpecGuy.com phil@specguy.com John Bunzick Senior Member Username: bunzick Post Number: 1944 Registered: 03-2002 Posted on Wednesday, July 09, 2025 - 02:09 pm:    An industrial hygienist is definitely the way to go. In my limited experience with bio contaminants, the process is not unlike the way asbestos mitigation was done in the days when that was scaring everyone more than it does now. It seems like a special step taken by the owner prior to the GC getting in. Edward J Dueppen, RA, CSI, CCS, LEED AP Senior Member Username: edueppen Post Number: 106 Registered: 08-2013 Posted on Wednesday, July 09, 2025 - 02:11 pm:    Hi Phil, AIA Masterspec used to offer a masterspec on Bird Excrement Removal that might help you. I will email you a copy that I have. David G. Axt, CDT, CCS, CSI, SCIP Senior Member Username: david_axt Post Number: 2112 Registered: 03-2002 Posted on Friday, July 11, 2025 - 04:41 pm:    I would certainly recommend that the owner hire an industrial hygienist. I would be uncomfortable taking on additional liability if a worker became ill (even though the welfare of the workers is the contractor's responsibility). David G. Axt, CDT, CCS, CSI, SCIP Specifications Consultant Axt Consulting LLC