What must a building owner or operator avoid when contracting with a CAC or CSST?

A building owner or operator must avoid having a financial interest in an asbestos contractor to prevent potential conflicts of interest that could compromise the integrity and impartiality of asbestos management and abatement operations. When there is a financial interest, it can create a situation where the owner or operator may influence the contractor's decisions, potentially leading to subpar work practices, safety violations, or neglecting proper protocols. Ensuring that the contractor works independently promotes accountability and compliance with safety regulations, which are crucial in managing hazardous materials like asbestos.

The other options, while they may present challenges in project management, do not directly relate to the ethical and operational integrity between the building owner/operator and the asbestos contractor in the same way as having a financial interest would. For instance, hiring multiple contractors can lead to coordination issues, but it is not inherently unethical. Similarly, changing the scope of work or inadequate site access could complicate a project, but they do not pose the same level of ethical concern regarding oversight and contractor performance as conflicts of interest do.