ASBESTOS AWARENESS
TRAINING
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 -
ASBESTOS AND ITS HEALTH EFFECTS
CHAPTER 2 -
TRANSPORTATION, DISPOSAL, AND WORKER PROTECTION
REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 3 -
DOCUMENTATION AND NOTIFICATION
CHAPTER 4 -
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 5 -
HAULING FRIABLE ASBESTOS WASTE
CHAPTER 6 -
VEHICLE AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE
CHAPTER 7 -
SPILL RESPONSE FOR FRIABLE ASBESTOS
SUMMARY
APPENDICES
Employees are encouraged to read the OSHA Regulation on Asbestos 19 CFR 1926.1101.
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CHAPTER 1
ASBESTOS AND ITS HEALTH EFFECTS
In this chapter you will learn:
• What asbestos is
• How asbestos is used in construction and motor vehicles
• Why asbestos may cause health problems such as lung disease
In the upcoming chapters you will learn procedures used to prevent overexposure to asbestos. By following
these procedures, you will comply with WMI policies. These policies are designed to comply with
regulations created by government agencies for the handling of asbestos materials.
These regulations are designed to protect workers from the dangers of asbestos.
Physical Characteristics of Asbestos
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral. Even though it is a mineral, it
breaks apart into fibers. It was often mixed with binders or other
materials when used in construction. For example, some breaks and
clutches contain asbestos in a binder. Asbestos is sometimes released
during the braking operation and may be present inside the brake
mechanism. Asbestos had thousands of other uses in construction and
industry.
It is not possible to tell just by looking at a material weather it contains
asbestos. Tests must be performed to determine the asbestos content.
In the absence of test results, certain materials are presumed to
contain asbestos (PACM). PACM includes thermal system insulation,
sprayed and troweled on surfacing
materials, and asphalt and vinyl flooring
materials, found in buildings built prior to
1981.
Friable and nonfriable Asbestos
Asbestos can be friable or nonfriable You can easily crush friable
asbestos with hand pressure. Friable materials release small fibers as
they crumble. Nonfriable materials normally release fibers only if cut,
broken, damaged, or worked with power tools.
It is the released fibers that have the potential to cause disease.
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Types of Asbestos-Containing Material
Asbestos-containing materials are likely to be present in certain building
materials and the debris from their demolition or renovation, certain industrial
processes, and certain vehicle maintenance activities. Asbestos-containing
materials are categorized as follows:
• Material that contains more than one percent asbestos is Asbestos
Containing Material (ACM) and may or may not be friable.
• Thermal system insulation (TSI) and surfacing materials from buildings
constructed prior to 1981 are Presumed Asbestos-Containing
Material or PACM. PACM can be shown to be free of asbestos through
testing and other methods. With respect to employee health and safety,
PACM is treated as ACM unless it is shown to contain <1%.
• Regulated Asbestos-Containing Material or RACM is friable ACM
present in regulated quantities.
Normally, nonfriable ACM includes materials such as:
• Asbestos cement pipes
• Transite (asbestos cement) boards
• Other asbestos cement building materials
• Roofing shingles
Hazards and regulatory requirements associated with these materials are
generally minimal unless damaged (crushed, sanded, ground, cut, compacted,
pulverized, or powdered). Undamaged nonfriable ACM can be handled as
construction debris and is not covered in this training manual.
Friable ACM
Friable ACM includes materials such as:
• Sprayed-on fireproofing
• Thermal pipe insulation and boiler covering
• Ceiling tiles
• Damaged materials that were originally nonfriable
When friable ACM is removed above certain quantities, it is considered
Regulated ACM (RACM). According to the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), friable ACM becomes RACM when present in quantities greater than:
• Eighty linear meters (260 linear feet) on pipes; or
• At least 15 square meters (160 square feet) on other
facility components; or
• One cubic meter (35 cubic feet) on components where the
length or area could not be measured
This regulation is covered in 40 CFR Part 61.145.
In addition to the EPA, the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also have regulations for
handling asbestos. These will be covered in Chapter 2.
Health Problems Related to Asbestos
Asbestos fibers have the potential to cause disabling lung
diseases and cancer.
Among the diseases linked to friable asbestos exposure are:
• Asbestosis - a respiratory disease
• Lung cancer
• Mesothelioma - a deadly cancer of the lining of the
chest or abdominal cavity
How Does Asbestos Exposure Occur?
Exposure to friable asbestos occurs when you inhale or swallow fibers. The
fibers can become embedded in the tissues of the lungs and digestive system.
The fibers cause scarring in the lungs, which makes breathing progressively
more difficult.
You can inhale or swallow fibers from dust released by contaminated clothing or
skin or when you consume food or drink in an area where asbestos is in the air.
Heavy or long term exposures to friable asbestos increase the likelihood of
contracting a related disease. The less inhaled or ingested, the lower the risk of
developing disease.
SMOKING INCREASES THE RISK
Cigarette smokers who are exposed to asbestos have a greatly increased risk
of developing lung cancer compared to those who do not smoke. The harmful
effects of smoking and asbestos exposure combine. The risk of lung cancer
for a cigarette smoker not exposed to asbestos is nearly eleven times that
of a nonsmoker; the risk of lung cancer for a cigarette smoker exposed to
asbestos is over fifty-three times greater than that of a nonsmoker.
Quitting cigarette smoking dramatically reduces the excess lung cancer risk.
Information on the effects of smoking appears in the Appendices.
TIME IS A FACTOR
Asbestos-related diseases develop slowly. They may take twenty years
or more to show up. Mesothelioma may take forty years or more to develop.
The Role of Workers
You play an important role in preventing exposure to asbestos fibers
when you:
• Load, transport, unload, and dispose of friable asbestos materials
•
Perform vehicle maintenance activities such as brake, clutch, and
gasket replacement or repair
• Perform jobsite functions in buildings with ACM or PACM or
discovery of asbestos-concrete pipe
These activities have the potential to expose you to airborne asbestos
fibers.
In order to prevent exposure, you must use the safe asbestos-handling
practices described in this manual while hauling, landfilling, maintaining
vehicles, and maintaining buildings with known or presumed asbestos
containing materials.
CHAPTER 2
TRANSPORTATION, DISPOSAL, AND WORKER PROTECTION
REGULATIONS
Federal Regulatory Agencies
Several federal agencies have established standards and
regulations dealing with asbestos. Among these are the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Department of
Transportation (DOT).
NESHAPs
The EPA regulates asbestos management through the National
Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) 40
CFR, Part 61, subpart M. According to this regulation, anyone
planning to remove a regulated quantity (260 linear feet, 160
square feet, or 35 cubic feet) of friable asbestos (RACM) from a
structure must notify the EPA at least ten days prior to removal.
NESHAPs continued
According to NESHAPs, when collecting asbestos-containing waste material for transport,
generators must:
• Ensure that there are no visible emissions to the outside air during collection or packaging
• Wet the material thoroughly
• Seal all material in leak-tight containers while it is wet
• Label the containers with specified EPA or OSHA labels that include the appropriate
hazard warning,
the name of the waste generator, and where the waste was generated.
• Alternatively, process the material into nonfriable forms
When loading and unloading ACM, haulers must
• Ensure that there are no visible emissions to the outside air
• Properly mark the vehicle
During disposal, haulers and landfill operators must:
• Eliminate visible emissions
• Use barriers, warning signs, and fences to keep the general public out
• Cover asbestos-containing waste within twenty four hours, or at the end of the operating
day
• Maintain waste shipment records
Coverings can include six inches of compacted nonasbestos materials or an effective resinous or
petroleum-based dust-suppressing agent. Check with your Group Environmental Manager for
state requirements before using dust-suppressing agents. Do not apply used site or customer
generated oil.
OSHA Standards
OSHA has two standards to regulate asbestos materials. The OSHA standard for controlling exposure to
asbestos fibers in the construction industry is 29 CFR 1926.1101. Regulations for the disposal, storage,
demolition, repair, installation, containment and emergency cleanup of asbestos is provided in that section.
A similar OSHA standard for industries involved in the manufacture and use of asbestos, including brake
and clutch repair, and housekeeping in buildings with ACM or PACM is 29 CFR 1910.1001.
Medical monitoring, employee training, exposure monitoring assessments, respiratory and personal
protection, record keeping, regulated work areas, engineering controls and work practices, hygiene, hazard
communication, and housekeeping are key safety elements of these standards.
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Air Monitoring
The OSHA standards establish a permissible exposure limit (PEL) for exposure to airborne asbestos
fibers. Employers must ensure that no employee is exposed to more than 0.1 fibers of asbestos per cubic
centimeter of air (0.1 f/cc) over the course of a shift. A personal monitoring device measures fiber levels.
Short- Term Excursion Limit
OSHA also has a short-term exposure limit (STEL) for airborne asbestos. The STEL is also called an
excursion limit. It limits exposure to one fiber per cubic centimeter in a thirty-minute period.
If the air sampled in an area contains asbestos at levels higher than the PEL or the excursion limit in a
typical eight hour work day, then (1) workers must wear respiratory protection, (2) receive annual medical
exams and training, (3) the area must be periodically monitored, and (4) special work practices and
engineering controls must be followed.
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVEL
0.1 f / cc
over 8 hours
EXCURSION LIMIT
1.0 f / cc
over 30 min.
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Exposure Assessments and Monitoring
A qualified person must perform initial exposure assessments before work operations
begin. He or she must obtain representative samples for both an eight hour shift and
a thirty minute period. If samples show that exposure levels were not exceeded, a
negative exposure assessment can be made. OSHA requires periodic monitoring
where the PEL is expected to be exceeded.
Monitoring must also be performed whenever the process, control equipment,
personnel, or work practices change. Affected employees or their representatives
must be permitted to observe all monitoring activities. Employers must inform
employees of monitoring results.
Worker Protection
OSHA requires employers to provide respirators, protective clothing, and additional
worker protection when exposure is above the PEL or the excursion limit. Employer
must:
• Post warning signs to identify and restrict access to regulated areas
• Communicate the presence of asbestos by labeling containers and products
containing asbestos (including containers of contaminated clothing and
equipment)
• Provide a training program for workers on the health effects of asbestos,
proper work practices, use of respirators, medical surveillance program,
emergency and clean-up procedures and other aspects of the standard
• Provide an initial and an annual medical exam specific to asbestos
Medical Monitoring
OSHA requires employers to offer an annual medical exam to workers
who are exposed above the PEL or excursion limit or who wear
respirators at work.
The exam includes a medical and work history and a comprehensive
exam. A test evaluates the employee’s lung function.
The exam determines weather an employee is physically able to
tolerate wearing a respirator. It also determines whether any health
problems may be aggravated by asbestos exposure.
The written opinion issued by the physician should address only
asbestos related issues.
Employees receive a copy of the results of their medical exam. These
results will determine whether an employee can perform the assigned
work and whether any limitations exist on wearing respirators or other
protective equipment.
Department of Transportation Requirements
The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates the transportation of hazardous
materials under 49 CFR 100-199. These rules establish marking, labeling, and
performance requirements for hazardous materials packages that are transported.
They also establish ways to identify the contents of vehicles hauling hazardous
materials by using shipping papers and vehicle markings. DOT classifies friable
asbestos as a class 9 (miscellaneous) hazardous material.
DOT requires the following:
 Mark individual packages (bags or drums) of friable asbestos with
Asbestos, NA 2212, RQ and label with class 9.
 Label roll-off, compactor boxes and other containers
carrying asbestos with class 9 on opposite sides near
the closure of the container and with 2212 in an orange
rectangular or white diamond on all four sides. NOTE:
Do not compact asbestos waste.
 Correctly fill out shipping papers (bills of lading and
waste shipment records).
DO NOT DISPOSE OF A/C PIPE IN A
TRASH DUMPSTER
IF YOU ENCOUNTER A/C PIPE,
CALL A SUPERVISOR TO
DETERMINE THE BEST COURSE
OF ACTION.
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CHAPTER THREE
DOCUMENTATION AND NOTIFICATION
Desert Utility & Paving and Century Club Construction Policy
on Asbestos Management
Policy Statement
It is the policy of the Companies to comply with applicable federal, state and
local laws and regulations regarding asbestos in on jobsites. This policy
establishes general guidelines for employees, suppliers and
subcontractors compliance with regulations issued by the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of New Mexico.
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Reason for the Policy/Purpose
Asbestos was incorporated into a number of widely used building construction
products beginning in the late 1800s. The most common use on jobsites is in
asbestos/cement (A/C) pipe. Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) may not
present any health hazards while intact. Disturbance of ACMs, however, may
release fibers that may become airborne and be inhaled, thus potentially
presenting health hazards. Although most products containing asbestos were
removed from the market by the mid 1980s, jobsites may contain ACM, whether
known by the owner/engineer or unknown.
Policy/Procedures
Suspected Asbestos Hazards
Employees who observe or suspect the presence of ACM on a jobsite should not
disturb the material, and should report the suspected ACM to their
foreman, who will then notify the Superintendent, Project Manager and
Ownership. Company leadership will coordinate with the inspection of the
suspected material and coordinate any necessary action.
Asbestos in Work Areas
Before undertaking any projects of repair, renovation, or construction that may
impact ACM, the Project Manager/Superintendent/Foreman is responsible
for arranging a survey to determine if ACM is present in the planned work
area. The Project Manager is responsible for informing all suppliers and
subcontractors of the location of suspected and known ACM. All
contractors are responsible for providing to their employees the
appropriate amount of asbestos-awareness training required by OSHA. If
any suspect material is encountered, the employee, supplier or
subcontractor will immediately stop work and notify the foreman. In the
event ACM is impacted, all necessary precautions should be taken to
minimize exposure to asbestos fibers or contamination anyone on the
jobsite. For immediate action, the foreman may wet down the ACM to
mitigate exposure to ACM. ACM must be disposed of in a secure landfill in
a manner consistent with applicable state, local and federal regulations.
CHAPTER FOUR
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Asbestos fibers are not harmful unless you ingest or inhale them. A respirator
provides a barrier to airborne fibers in order to protect your mouth and lungs.
Protective clothing prevents the spread of asbestos contamination. You must
wear respirators and protective clothing whenever you handle or disturb
asbestos-containing materials in ways that can release fibers.
Respiratory Protection
Your respirator must fit properly in order for it to protect you. You must undergo
regular fit tests to be sure a leakproof seal is formed between the respirator’s
facepiece and your skin. You must also receive annual training in the use
and maintenance of the respirator.
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Respiratory Requirements
Operators, Laborers, Truck Drivers and Subcontractors must wear
respirators:
•
•
When ACM becomes friable on the jobsite
When so instructed by asbestos abatement subcontractors
If Respirators are not available on the jobsite and ACM becomes friable, all
employees are responsible for mitigating exposure to ACM, to leave the
immediate area and to contact company leadership.
Types of Respirators
There are many types of respirators. The selected respirator must protect you from
the potential exposure of your assigned task.
A half-mask, negative pressure, air-purifying respirator equipped with highefficiency (HEPA) filters is the minimum protection required for asbestos exposure.
This respirator is acceptable for most hauling and disposal tasks at WMI where you
may encounter low levels of airborne asbestos fibers.
You may need full-facepiece respirators with an air supply source for higher
exposures, such as the cleanup of large spills or friable asbestos.
REQUIRES
Over 0.1
f / cc
per 8 hours
Limitations of Respirators
Half- and full-face filter-type respirators:
• Do not supply oxygen
• Must fit properly to provide protection
• Must be cleaned and maintained properly to provide protection
For exposure levels above 1 fiber per cubic centimeter (the excursion limit) you
must use full -face or air supplied respirators. For exposures above 5 fibers per
cubic centimeters, you must use the air-supplied respirators.
Air-supplied respirators:
• Are limited by the purity and integrity of their air supply systems
• Must fit properly to provide protection
Selecting Respirators
Selected respirators must be:
• Approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH)
• Equipped with HEPA filters (air- purifying respirators)
• Designed to provide the protection factor needed for the potential exposure
level
OSHA does not allow the use of disposable respirators for asbestos work.
Wearing, Maintaining, and Storing Respirators
You should inspect your respirator before each use to be sure all parts are present
and in good condition. Review specific cleaning and maintenance instructions
supplied by the manufacturer. In general, after each respirator use you should:
•
•
Wash it with soap and water and let it air dry, wet wipe it with a soapy rag
and rinse it, or clean it with disposable wipes
Store it in a clean, resealable plastic storage bag
Never allow the inside of the filter cartridge to become wet. They do not provide
adequate protection after getting wet.
Testing the Facepiece-To-Face Seal
If you wear a negative pressure half-mask or full-facepiece respirator, you will undergo two types
of qualitative fit tests to ensure that a tight seal is achieved between the respirator facepiece and
your face and that no asbestos fibers can leak into the respirator.
These testes are:
• The irritant smoke test (repeated every six months)
• Positive and negative pressure checks (repeated each time
you wear your respirator)
For other respirators and exposure conditions, you will perform quantitative fit
tests.
FIELD TESTING OF THE FACEPIECE-TO-FACE SEAL
To be sure that a respirator fits properly in the actual work situation, the seal
must be tested prior to each entry into the work site. Use the negative and
positive pressure field tests recommended by the manufacturer to test
the seal before entering the work site and anytime that you want the
reassurance while wearing the respirator that the seal is intact.
Some additional factors can prevent a tight facepiece-to-face seal:
• Beards and facial hair (prohibited by law for respirator
wearers)
• Facial scars
• Changes in weight
• Gum or tobacco chewing while wearing a respirator
Selection and Use of Protective Clothing
Wear protective clothing whenever you handle or
disturb asbestos-containing materials in ways that
could release fibers.
Protective clothing consists of disposable coveralls
or similar whole body clothing, hood or hair bonnet,
gloves, foot covering, and face shields, vented goggles,
or other suitable eye protection. You must also wear
the appropriate respirator.
When worn properly, protective clothing will prevent
your work uniform, hair, hands, and feet from becoming
contaminated and spreading contamination to other
locations.
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CHAPTER FIVE
HANDLING FRIABLE ASBESTOS WASTE
Requirements for DUP/CCC Employees
Employees will not handle friable asbestos waste. If asbestos waste becomes friable
on the jobsite, all employees are responsible for mitigating all others’ exposure to
ACM. All employees are then responsible for leaving the immediate area and for
contacting company leadership.
If ACM is discovered on a jobsite, the foreman is responsible for obtaining proper
signage to notify employees, suppliers, subcontractors and citizens of the presence
and location of ACM on the jobsite.
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Handling Procedures
Follow these practices for preparing friable asbestos waste containers:
• Use boxes designed for this purpose when they are available
• Never compact waste containers
• Handle nonfriable materials that have been made friable as friable
asbestos
• Line and tape containers to prevent contamination
• Provide closed or open top containers in good condition to the site.
(Closed boxes are preferred for ease of handling and safety.)
• Cover open-top roll-off boxes with a nonporous tarp
• Label container with signs as required by EPA during loading and
unloading
• Label and mark containers as required by DOT (see next page)
Shipper/ Customer Responsibilities for Packaging ACM
Subcontractors must handle and package friable, asbestos-containing material for transport as follows:
• Wet ACM thoroughly or modify it with a bonding agent, coating, or binder before bagging.
• Bag ACM in two leak-tight, impermeable bags six ml thick.
(Goosenecking is preferred.)
• Inspect to be sure containers are intact.
• Place bagged asbestos in a roll-off box lined with plastic taped
over the sides of the open top, whenever this is practical
• Label each bag, drum, or container with the EPA or OSHA danger
label, the name and address of the generator, the DOT description
Asbestos, NA 2212, RQ, and the DOT category class 9.
• Mark roll-offs, compactor boxes, or other containers with the number
2212 in an orange rectangle or white diamond on all four container sides.
Display class 9 label on two opposite sides near the container’s closure.
• Mark small packages, bags or containers (less than 640 cubic feet, 18 cubic meters or
23 cubic yards) with the number 2212, class 9 in a diamond shaped label, and Asbestos
, RQ next to the label.
• Mark all four sides of freight and bulk roll-off containers larger than 640 cubic feet (188
cubic meters or 23 cubic yards) with the number 2212 in a white diamond or an orange
rectangle. Also mark these containers with the generator’s name and address.
Inspect the Load Before Pickup
When you inspect loads, follow these guidelines:
• Wear a respirator to inspect and cover the load.
• Inspect covered roll-off boxes through inspection plates (do not open the
door).
• Check the load for:
• Visible dust
• Integrity of the containers
• Proper wetting of waste(to the extent
possible, without opening containers or bags)
• Double bags
• Tight sealing of containers or bags
• EPA or OSHA labels on bags or containers
• DOT marks and labels
• Reject the load if any friable asbestos is exposed. The entire load must be
properly packaged.
• Alert the dispatcher and the customer/ generator if the load shows visible
dust or debris. Do not pick up the load.
• Ensure normally nonfriable materials that have been made friable are
modified by the bonding agents or are safely packaged.
• Be certain that the shipping paper is filled out correctly and signed by all
required parties.
Transporting the Load
You may identify construction debris that is contaminated with asbestos but not
labeled as asbestos. If you believe asbestos is in construction waste, contact your
dispatcher immediately so the material can be identified. Do not disturb the waste
material until it has been identified and properly characterized by the generator and
determined to be acceptable to WMI.
If the load passes inspection, cover open top boxes with a nonporous tarp without
walking on the load or compacting containers in any way. Mark and label the roll-off
/ compactor box container as described on page 5-3. Remove (Danger Asbestos
Dust Hazard, Cancer and Lung Disease Hazard, Authorized Personnel Only) signs
from the container before transporting. Then, transport directly to the landfill.
Communicate by radio to the landfill that an asbestos load is coming. (Some landfills
require twenty-four hours notice.)
When unloading friable asbestos waste at the landfill:
• Wear a respirator and all required personal protective equipment
• Place a NESHAPs sign (Danger Asbestos Dust Hazard, Cancer &
Lung Disease Hazard, Authorized Personnel Only) on
container. Remove it when the container is empty
• Dump the load carefully to avoid breaking the container
• Dump the load with the cab of the truck headed upwind if possible
• Do not back over waste material
Cleaning Containers
If there is evidence of asbestos in a container after a load is dumped,
clean the container with water. Wear protective clothing and a respirator
while cleaning. Use a mist spray to wet surfaces. High pressure water can
carry asbestos into the air. Manage your cleaning water as required by
local regulations.
Note: Under federal regulations, you cannot let liquids enter an active
landfill, so you cannot wash waste containers at the landfill.
CHAPTER SIX
VEHICLE AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Vehicle Maintenance
You may encounter asbestos-containing material during inspection, disassembly, repair, and assembly of
brakes and clutches, and replacement of vehicle gaskets. Manufacturers must certify that new WMI vehicles
have asbestos-free brake and clutch linings. Aftermarket suppliers should also verify that they provide
asbestos-free products. Verification may not exist for certain vehicles or parts, such as acquisition vehicles.
If this is the case, assume that break, clutch pads and gaskets contain asbestos and handle them
accordingly.
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Break and Clutch Repair
New OSHA regulations regarding break and clutch repair are effective July 10, 1995. These regulations
require special handling procedures for break and clutch repair to prevent release of asbestos fibers.
Required procedures include the following:
• Do not use compressed air or aerosol cans to clean any break or clutch assembly
• Clean break and clutch assemblies using an approved cleaning method such as HEPA
vacuuming, or a wet washing system like the Safety Kleen system
• Do not sand, grind, or drill any lining material
• Use only approved methods for packaging and disposal of asbestos wastes
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Building Maintenance
Some buildings occupied by the Companies may contain asbestos. Facility managers must:
• Have a Building Materials Survey conducted by a qualified industrial hygienist (or equivalent)
to identify ACM or PACM (see Building Material Survey form in appendix). Maintain all records of
the presence, location, and quantity of asbestos
• Restrict access to thermal system insulation or surfacing
ACM/PACM, where possible, and notify employees who may
have access to the materials of their presence
• Train housekeeping and maintenance personnel on location,
hazards and proper handling of ACM and PACM. Employees
whose work requires direct contact that may disturb ACM or
PACM must receive additional training. Training requirements
vary depending on the type of asbestos-related work performed.
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CHAPTER SEVEN
RESPONSE FOR FRIABLE ASBESTOS
Reporting Procedure
If a spill of friable asbestos above the reportable quantity (one pound or more)
occurs, report the spill to the company dispatcher. The dispatcher must notify
the appropriate company personnel for notification of the National Response
Center (NRC).
Spills/Disturbed A/C Pipe
A spill of friable asbestos must also be
reported to the State Emergency Response
Commission (SERC),& the Local Emergency
Planning Committee (LEPC) if more than
one pound of asbestos is released into
the environment.
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Cleanup Actions
If a spill occurs, workers should:
• Get upwind of the asbestos waste
• Secure the area and keep others away until the
cleanup is complete
• Notify the supervisor or dispatcher
• Don the required respirator and protective
clothing
• Summon the water truck, if at the landfill
• Wet down the waste with a water mist ( a heavy
stream of water may agitate and release asbestos
fibers)
• Make use of the spill kit or other equipment on
hand.
Workers should put on an approved asbestos respirator
with cartridges in place, disposable coveralls, shoe covers,
gloves, & safety glasses or goggles before cleaning up spills.
Fit test the respirator to be sure it will protect you.
Cleanup Actions Continued
• Scoop up the waste into a properly marked and labeled bag or a
closed container (overpacking)
• Wash any contaminated equipment or machinery
• Dispose of gloves, coveralls, and shoe covers in a tightly-sealed sixml plastic bag as you would for any friable asbestos-containing
material
• Wash all other personal protective equipment with soap and water
•
•
•
Wash the respirator, refit it with new filter
cartridges, and place it in a resealable,
airtight container for future use
Wet down contaminated work clothes &
uniforms & seal them in a six ml plastic bag
Inform the laundry service that clothing is
contaminated with asbestos in a letter
accompanying it (Appendix E)
Large Spills of Asbestos-Containing materials
If a spill requires more than one spill kit:
• Contact the supervisor immediately
• Stay or assign someone to stay in the vicinity of
the spill to control access until it is cleaned up
• Initiate the Emergency Response Plan (ERP).
Specially trained employees will come to the
location & carry out the spill cleanup
• Notify the appropriate authorities as specified in
the ERP
• Provide information to the supervisor as
specified in the ERP
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SUMMARY
Federal, state, & local regulations, & the Companies’ policies direct the
transportation & disposal of friable asbestos.
Asbestos transport & disposal is carefully regulated because excessive
exposure to asbestos fibers is hazardous to your health.
Using proper work practices when hauling & disposing of friable materials,
wearing correctly fitted respirators and protective clothing, & knowing how
to respond in an emergency lowers the risk of exposure to friable asbestos
waste.
All people involved in construction and those who perform certain vehicle
maintenance & building housekeeping activities must know about the
dangers of asbestos. To do this, proper signs & markings must always be in
place, & all required paperwork must be completed.
If you follow these procedures, you will minimize or eliminate your exposure
to asbestos fibers. Asbestos fibers will not be released into the air if you
handle asbestos correctly. You will also do your part to protect yourself &
the environment we live in.
APPENDICES
A
Smoking Cessation
B
Asbestos Notification Signage
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APPENDIX A
SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR
ASBESTOS
The following organizations provide smoking cessation information and program materials.
1.
The National Cancer Institute operates toll-free Cancer Information Service (CIS) with
trained personnel to help you. Call 1-800-4-CANCER to reach the CIS office serving your
area, or write: Office of Cancer Communications, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes
of Health, Building 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, Maryland 20892.
2.
American Cancer Society, 3340 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30062, (404)3203333.
-The American Cancer Society (acs) is a voluntary organization composed of 58 divisions and
3,100 local units. Through “The Great American Smokeout” in November, the annual Cancer
Crusade in April, and numerous educational materials, ACS helps people learn more about the
health hazards of smoking and become successful ex-smokers.
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3.
American Heart Association, 7320 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231, (214)750-5300.
-The American Heart Association (AHA) is a voluntary organization with 13,000 members
(physicians, scientists, and layperson) in 55 state and regional groups. AHA produces a
variety of publications and audiovisual materials about the effects of smoking on the heart.
AHA also has developed a guidebook for incorporating a weight-control component into
smoking cessation programs.
4.
American Lung Association, 1740 Broadway, New York, New York 10019, (212)245-8000
- A voluntary organization of 7,500 members (physicians, nurses, and laypersons), the
American Lung Association (ALA) conducts numerous public information programs about the
health effect of smoking. ALA has fifty-nine state and eighty-five local units. The organization
actively supports legislation and information campaigns for smokers who want to quit, for
example, through “Freedom From Smoking,” a self-help smoking cessation program.
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5.
Office on Smoking and Health, US Department of Health and Human Services, 5600 Fishers
Lane, Park Building, Room 110, Rockville, Maryland 20857.
- The Off Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) is the Department of the Health and Human
Services’ lead agency in smoking control. OSH has sponsored distribution of publications on
smoking-related topics, such as free flyers on relapse after initial quitting, helping a friend or
family member quit smoking, the healthhazards of smoking, and the effects of parental
smoking on teenagers.
In Hawaii, on Oahu call 524-1234 (call collect from neighboring islands).
Spanish speaking staff members are available during the daytime hours to callers from the
following areas: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey (area code 210), New York,
and Texas. Consult your local telephone for listings of local chapters.
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APPENDIX B
Asbestos Signage – The following are acceptable signs for
notification of asbestos on a jobsite site until 2016.
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