A Two Hour Introductory Course

Rowan UniversityEnvironmental Health and SafetyX 5105ehs@rowan.eduwww.rowan.edu/facilities/ehs

COURSE OVERVIEWIntroductionIdentification of AsbestosHistory and Uses of AsbestosRoutes of EntryHealth Effects of Asbestos ExposureExposure Monitoring

COURSE OVERVIEWProtection From Asbestos ExposureAssessment of ACM Damage Location of ACM Summary/Questions and AnswersAdjourn

WHAT IS ASBESTOS?

Naturally Occurring “A Rock”Silicate MineralChemical ResistantLongitudinal CleavageShape

Serpentine Chrysotilehrysotile

Amphibole Amosite, and CrocidoliteAmosite, and Crocidolite

>3,000 Building Products>3,000 Building ProductsDesirable Physical PropertiesDesirable Physical PropertiesACM >1% AsbestosACM >1% Asbestos

HISTORY OF ASBESTOS USE

Greek BlanketsEgyptian BricksFire Protection

WHERE CAN YOU FIND ASBESTOS?EVERYWHERE

• Insulation• Friction Products• Construction Materials• Resilient Coatings• Fireproofing• Clothing

SPRAY-ON FIREPROOFING

SPRAY-ON FIREPROOFING

FLOOR TILE

PIPE INSULATION

Boiler Wrapping and Cement Pipes

FRIABLE VS. NONFRIABLE

Friable – asbestos capable of being released into the air by hand pressure.

Non-Friable – must use mechanical means to become friable.

ROUTES OF ENTRY

Inhalation

Ingestion

But NOT

•Absorption

•Injection

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM ANATOMY

HEALTH EFFECTSAsbestosisLung CancerMesotheliomaOther Cancers

Pleural Plaques/Asbestos Warts

Inhalation HazardInhalation HazardMust Be DisturbedMust Be DisturbedLatency Period (15 to 40 years)Latency Period (15 to 40 years)

EXPOSURE MONITORING

Air SamplingArea SamplesPersonal Samples

PROTECTION FROM EXPOSURE-PPE

Disposable SuitsDisposable FootwearDisposable Gloves

If Using Chemicals - Add for Specific Chemical

PROTECTION FROM EXPOSURE-RESP.Best Protection From ExposureYou Need to Wear the Right Mask With the

Right Accessories

YOU MAY NOT WEAR A RESPIRATOR AT YOUR JOB UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED AND CLEARED FOR USE

CARTRIDGESMechanical Filters

N,R,P95, 99, 100

Chemical FiltersAbsorbentAdsorbent

MASKSDust Masks1/2 Face Masks

Negative PressurePositive Pressure

Full Face Masks Negative PressurePositive Pressure

PERSONAL PROTECTION - HYGIENEThe Best Protection Is Common SenseWash Your Hands and Face FrequentlyNo Eating, Drinking, or Smoking During

Asbestos WorkIf You Get Dirty, Change and Wash Your

Clothes Separately

ASSESSMENT OF ACM DAMAGEPhysical Damage

Cuts, Breakage, Alteration, FrictionWater DamageDelaminationDeterioration

RECOGNITION OF RECOGNITION OF DAMAGEDAMAGE

LOCATION OF ACMReview the Comprehensive Building

Survey

Observe the Warning Labels

EMERGENCY EMERGENCY PROCEDURESPROCEDURES

Major Fiber Release (> 3 sq.ft)Major Fiber Release (> 3 sq.ft)Stop Work ImmediatelyStop Work ImmediatelyDo Not Attempt Clean-upDo Not Attempt Clean-upSecure AreaSecure AreaNotify SupervisorNotify SupervisorContact Emergency PersonnelContact Emergency PersonnelDo Not Reenter Area Until Do Not Reenter Area Until

Instructed To Do SoInstructed To Do So

RULES AND RULES AND REGULATIONSREGULATIONS

OSHAOSHAEPAEPANew Jersey New Jersey Subchapter 8Subchapter 8

ACBM MANAGEMENTACBM MANAGEMENTACBM MANAGEMENTACBM MANAGEMENT

AbatemenAbatementt

O&MO&M

ABATEMENT ABATEMENT ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES

EncapsulatioEncapsulationn

EnclosureEnclosure

RemovalRemoval

ABATEMENT ABATEMENT ACTIVITIESACTIVITIESSurvey to Identify ACMSurvey to Identify ACMProject DesignerProject DesignerOccupant NotificationOccupant NotificationWork Area ContainmentWork Area ContainmentPosting of Work AreasPosting of Work AreasEngineering Engineering

Controls/PPEControls/PPEAir MonitoringAir MonitoringAccredited ContractorAccredited Contractor

O&M ACTIVITIESO&M ACTIVITIESO&M ACTIVITIESO&M ACTIVITIESIn-House Small Scale, Short In-House Small Scale, Short

Duration ProjectsDuration ProjectsMaintenance or Repair OnlyMaintenance or Repair Only160 Square Feet/260 Linear 160 Square Feet/260 Linear

Feet/35 Cubic FeetFeet/35 Cubic FeetTrained PersonnelTrained PersonnelSchedule and Coordinate with Schedule and Coordinate with

EH&S prior to activity (including EH&S prior to activity (including floor tile and other non-friable floor tile and other non-friable material)material)

QuizQuizQuizQuizWhat is Asbestos?What is Asbestos?Name 3 Building Materials That Name 3 Building Materials That

May Contain Asbestos?May Contain Asbestos?Name 3 Diseases Associated With Name 3 Diseases Associated With

Asbestos Exposure?Asbestos Exposure?When is Asbestos a Health When is Asbestos a Health

Hazard?Hazard?What Greatly Increases the Risk of What Greatly Increases the Risk of

Lung Cancer?Lung Cancer?What Should You Do If You Identify What Should You Do If You Identify

Damaged ACM?Damaged ACM?

ANY QUESTIONS??

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