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IMPORTANT: • You MUST take the Open-Book Exam and SIGN the verification form. • Submit completed verification form with your renewal or bond verification and license fee notice. • If you do not submit this form, CSLB CANNOT process your license. A Contractor’s Guide and Open Book Examination Contractors State License Board Asbestos: DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS

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IMPORTANT:

•YouMUSTtaketheOpen-BookExamandSIGNtheverificationform.

•Submitcompletedverificationformwithyourrenewalorbondverificationandlicensefeenotice.

•Ifyoudonotsubmitthisform,CSLBCANNOTprocessyourlicense.

A Contractor’s Guide and Open Book Examination

ContractorsStateLicenseBoard

Asbestos:

d e Pa rt M e n t o F C o n s U M e r a F Fa i rs

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Section7058.5oftheBusinessandProfessionsCodestates:

TheContractorsStateLicenseBoardshalldevelopanddelivertoallapplicantswiththerequestforbondandfee,abookletcontaininginformationrelativetohandlinganddisposalofasbestos,togetherwithanopenbookexaminationconcerningasbestos-relatedwork.Allapplicantsforaninitialcontractor’slicenseandallapplicantsfilingadelinquentrenewalapplicationwhohavenotpreviouslycompletedtheopenbookexaminationshallcompleteandsigntheopenbookexaminationandsubmitittotheContractorsStateLicenseBoardwiththerequiredrenewalorbondandfee.

RevisedSeptember2011

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Introduction

Overview...................................................................5

Goals........................................................................5

Objectives.................................................................6

Asbestos

Introduction...............................................................7

Properties.................................................................7

ExamplesofUsesinConstruction...............................7 (Tables1–6)

StatusofAsbestos-ContainingProducts..................... 10

LabelingofAsbestos-ContainingProducts.................. 11

Exposure to Asbestos

IsAsbestosDangerous?........................................... 12

WhoMightbeExposedtoAsbestos........................... 12

HowDoesExposuretoAsbestosOccur?.................... 13

LevelsofExposure................................................... 13

PermissibleExposureLimit................................. 13

ExcursionLimit.................................................. 13

ClassesofWork....................................................... 13

RecordKeeping................................................. 14

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Asbestos and Your Health

TypesofDiseases.................................................... 15

Asbestosis........................................................ 15

LungCancer...................................................... 15

Mesothelioma.................................................... 16

OtherCancers................................................... 16

MedicalExaminations............................................... 16

RiskFactors............................................................. 17

Asbestos-Related Work

Introduction............................................................. 18

AsbestosAbatementCertification&DOSHRegistration................................................. 19

Exceptions........................................................ 20

UncertifiedContractors............................................. 20

Bids.................................................................. 20

FinesandPenalties............................................ 21

AccreditationforPublic&PrivateSchools.................. 21

FinesandPenalties............................................ 22

NESHAPRegulations................................................ 22

NESHAPNotificationRequirement....................... 23

WorkPracticestoFollowUnderNESHAP.............. 23

FinesandPenalties............................................ 24

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ComparisonofNESHAPtoCal/OSHAandCSLB..... 24 (Table7)

GoverningLaws........................................................ 26

Californialawsgoverningcontractorswhoworkwithasbestos......................................... 26 (Tables8–11)

Guidelines for Handling Asbestos

Introduction............................................................. 30

IdentifyingAsbestos................................................. 30

DeterminingthePresenceofAsbestos................ 31

FinesandPenalties............................................ 31

AsbestosStandardfortheConstructionIndustry.... 32

AsbestosAbatementWork........................................ 32

Summary....................................................................... 33

ReportingIncidentsofExposure................................ 35

ContractProtection................................................... 35

Resources..................................................................... 36

Asbestos Open-Book Exam............................................ 39

Verification Form........................................................... 45

Answer Sheet................................................................ 46

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List of Tables

Table1:Ceilings,Walls,andInsulation.........................8

Table2:PipeandBoilerCoveringandLagging..............9

Table3:Flooring.........................................................9

Table4:RoofingandSiding....................................... 10

Table5:AsbestosCementPipe................................. 10

Table6:FireproofTextiles......................................... 10

Table7:ComparisonofNESHAPtoCal/OSHAandCSLBRegulations........................................... 25

Table8:BusinessandProfessionsCode,ContractorsLicenseLaw........................................ 27

Table9:LaborCode,Division5................................. 28

Table10:HealthandSafetyCode.............................. 29

Table11:CaliforniaCodeofRegulations,Title8......... 29

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Overview

TheContractorsStateLicenseBoard(CSLB)providesthisasbestosabatementinformationalbooklettoallapplicantswhentheypasstheirlawandtradeexaminations.Theapplicantmustreadthisbookletandcompletetheopenbookexaminationatthebackofthisbook.TheverificationandanswersheetmustbesubmittedtoCSLBwithyourbondverificationandlicensefee.

Thisbookletprovidesanoverviewofasbestosinformation.Tofullyunderstandyourobligations,reviewthereferencedregulationsandcontacttherelevantagencies.

Goals

Afterreadingthisbookletyouwillbefamiliarwith:

• Whatasbestosis

• Healthhazardsrelatedtoasbestos

• Basiclawsandregulationsregardingabatementofasbestos-containingmaterials

• Materialssuspectedofcontainingasbestos

• Whocanremoveasbestos-containingmaterials

• Reportingrequirements

• Trainingrequirementsforallindividualswhoworkwithasbestos-containingmaterials

• Agenciestocontactifmoreinformationisneededordesired

• Methodsforavoidingcontactwithasbestos-containingmaterials

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Objectives

Youwillbeawareoftherisksofdealingwithasbestosandyouwillhavetheknowledgebasenecessarytorespondappropriatelytoconstructionsituationswhereasbestosisormaybepresent.

Usingtheinformationprovidedinthisbooklet,youwilldemonstrateanunderstandingofthefollowing:

• Healthissuesassociatedwithasbestosexposure

• Diseasescausedbyexposuretoasbestos

• Howexposuretoasbestosoccurs

• Howtopreventexposuretoasbestos

Introduction

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Introduction

Asbestosisanaturallyoccurringmineralfiberthathasbeenusedextensivelyinconstructionandmanyotherindustries.Manufacturershaveusedasbestosintheircommercialproductsbecauseasbestosisnoncombustible,noncorrosive,nonconductive,andhashightensilestrength.Asbestosfibershavebeenmixedwithbindingagentstocreateapproximately3600differentcommercialproducts.Theamountofasbestoscontainedintheseproductscanvaryfrom1to100percent.

Common names for asbestos

WHITE ASBESTOS BLUE OR BROWN ASBESTOS

actinoliteanthophyllitechrysotile(mostcommon)tremolite

amosite(mostcommon)crocidolitemysorite

Properties

Asbestoshasseveralspecialpropertiesthathaveledtoitswidespreaduseintheconstructionindustry.Asbestosfibershavebeenaddedtomaterialsto:

• Fireproof

• Insulate

• Soundproof

• Decorate

Examples of Uses in Construction

Tables 1–6provideinformationregardinghowasbestos-containingmaterialshavebeenusedinconstruction,thetime

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periodsinwhichtheywereused,andhowasbestosfiberscanbereleasedintotheair.

table 1: Ceilings, Walls, and insulation

LOcATION/PROdUcT HOW FIBERS ARE RELEASEd cOMMENTS

Sprayed-oninsulation(e.g.,onceilings,walls,andsteelwork)•acoustical•thermal•fireproofing•decoration•condensationcontrol

WaterdamageDeteriorationImpactVibration

Inusefrom1935to1973.EPAbannednearlyallusesin1973.

Insulationunder/aroundheatsourcessuchasstovesandfireplaces(e.g.,asbestos-containingcementsheetsorpaper)

SandingScrapingCuttingDrysweeping

PatchingorTapingCompound

SandingScrapingDemolishing

Inusefrom1945to1977.CPSCbannedusein1977butin1980manyindustrialjoint-tapingcompoundsstillcontainedasbestos.

SomeTypesofFireproofWallboard

CuttingDamage

Insulation“sandwiched”betweenplasterwallsandbehindceilings

Disturbancesduringrenovation/demolition.Iflocatedintheairstream,fibersmaybedisturbedbytheairflow,releasingfibersthroughoutthebuilding.

ElectricalInsulation Damage,frayingorotherdeterioration

SomeTexturedPaints(smallamounts)

SandingScrapingCutting

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table 2: PiPe and boiler Covering and lagging

LOcATION/PROdUcT HOW FIBERS ARE RELEASEd cOMMENTS

BlockingDamageCuttingDeterioration

In1996,EPAbannedthesematerials.

Pre-moldedPipeCoveringsections

DamageCuttingDeterioration

In1996,EPAbannedthesematerials.

CorrugatedAsbestosPaper(aircell)

DamageCuttingDeterioration

In1996,EPAbannedthesematerials.

Asbestos-PaperTapeonfurnaces,steamvalves,flanges

DamageCuttingDeterioration

In1996,EPAbannedthesematerials.

table 3: flooring

LOcATION/PROdUcT HOW FIBERS ARE RELEASEd cOMMENTS

VinylTiles(bindingagent)

RemovalSandingDry-scrapingCuttingPolishing

Inusesince1950.

AsphaltTiles(bindingagent)

RemovalSandingDry-scrapingCuttingPolishing

Inusesince1920.

VinylSheetFlooringbacking

RemovalSandingDry-scrapingCuttingPolishing

Inusebetween1950and1990.EPAbannedin1990.

FlooringFelt

RemovalSandingDry-scrapingCuttingPolishing

EPAbannedin1990.

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table 4: roofing and siding

LOcATION/PROdUcT HOW FIBERS ARE RELEASEd cOMMENTS

RoofingandSiding(bindingagentinPortlandcement)•Shingles•Sheets

ReplacingRepairingDemolishingCutting

RoofingFelts

ReplacingRepairingDemolishingCutting

Inusesinceearly1900s.

table 5: asbestos Cement PiPe

LOcATION/PROdUcT HOW FIBERS ARE RELEASEd cOMMENTS

CementPipingandPipeFittings

DemolishingCuttingRemoving

Inusesince1935.

table 6: fireProof textiles

LOcATION/PROdUcT HOW FIBERS ARE RELEASEd cOMMENTS

FireproofClothDeteriorationDamageHandlingduringrenovationorremoval

Inusesinceearly1900s.

FireproofBlankets

DeteriorationDamageHandlingduringrenovationorremoval

Inusesinceearly1900s.

FireproofCurtains

DeteriorationDamageHandlingduringrenovationorremoval

Inusesinceearly1900s.

Status of Asbestos-Containing Products

Asof1990,theEnvironmentalProtectionAgency’s(EPA’s)AsbestosBanandPhaseOut(ABPO)Rulehasbannedthemanufacturing,processing,orimportationofthefollowingasbestos-containingproducts:corrugatedpaper,rollboard,commercialpaper,andspecialtypaper.

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Acourtdecisiondeterminedthefollowingasbestos-containingmaterialsarenolongersubjecttotheABPORule:asbestos-cementcorrugatedsheet,asbestos-cementflatsheet,asbestos-cementshingle,asbestos-cementpipe,asbestosclothing,millboard,pipelinewrap,roofingfelt,non-roofingcoatings,roofcoatings,andvinyl-asbestosfloortile.Thecourtdecisionmeanstheasbestos-containingmaterialsnolongersubjecttotheABPOrulecanbemanufactured,processed,importedandusedintheUnitedStates.Be aware these asbestos-containing materials may be encountered in any renovation/remodel project regardless of the age of the facility. Any building could still contain these materials and should be surveyed prior to renovation/demolition project.

Labeling of Asbestos-Containing Products

In1986,theU.S.ConsumerProductSafetyCommission(CPSC)requiredlabelingofproductscontainingasbestos.Theseproductsinclude:

• Asbestospaperandmillboard

• Asbestoscementsheet

• Dry-mixasbestosfurnaceorboilercement

• Centralhot-airfurnaceductconnectorscontainingasbestos

TheABPOrulerequiresmanufacturers,processorsorimporterstolabelasbestos-containingmaterialwhilethematerialremainsindistribution.TheEPArequiredlabelingofflooringfeltsinceAugust27,1990,forallstockonhand.TheEPArequireslabelingofcommercialpaper,corrugatedpaper,rollboard,andspecialtypaper.

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Is Asbestos Dangerous?

Inhalationofasbestosfiberscanbedeadly.Evenshort-termexposuretoasbestosfiberscanbeharmful.Forexample,indocumentedcases,familymembersofasbestosworkershavecontracteddiseasefromexposuretoasbestosfibersontheworkers’clothing.Authoritiesbelievethereisnosafelevelofexposure,andmanyexpertsbelievethemoreyouareexposedtoasbestos,thehighertheriskofcontractinganasbestos-relateddisease.

Who Might be Exposed to Asbestos?

Constructionjobsinrenovation,demolition,andconstructionmayresultinexposuretoasbestos,eitherdirectlyorindirectly(i.e.,asaresultoftheactivityofnearbyworkersinothertrades).Thelistbelowdisplayssomeoftheconstruction-relatedworkerswhomaybeexposedtoasbestosonthejob:

•Bricklayers •Homeimprovementcontractors•Carpenters •Janitorialworkers•Cementmasons •Laborers•Demolitioncontractors •Operatingengineers•Drywalltapers •Painters/decorators•Electricians •Plasterers•Floorcoverers •Plumbers•Generalbuilding •Roofers maintenanceworkers •Sheetmetalworkers•Glaziers •Sprinklerfitters •Heatandfrost •Stationaryengineers insulators •Steamfitters•Heating/air-conditioning •Welders contractors

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How Does Exposure to Asbestos Occur?

Exposuretoasbestosoccurswhenasbestosfibersarereleasedintotheair.Thetypicalsizeofanasbestosfiberissosmallthatyoucannotseeitwiththenakedeye.Infact,asbestosfibersaresosmalltheypassthroughnormalvacuumcleanerfiltersandgetbackintotheair.Theasbestosfibersaresolightthattheycanstayairborneformanyhours.Thesepropertiesincreasetheextentofasbestosexposureforindividualswithintheaffectedarea.

Asbestos-containingmaterialiscalledfriableifitcanbecrumbledbyhandpressureorimpact,causingtheasbestosfiberstobecomeairborne.Theasbestosfiberscanbeinhaledandembeddedinthelungs.Yourbodyhasnonaturalmechanismtoremovethesefibers.

Levels of Exposure

Toprotectworkershandlingasbestos-containingmaterials,thefederalOccupationalSafety&HealthAdministration(OSHA)establishedtwolevelsofexposure:permissibleexposurelimit(PEL)andtheexcursionlimit.

Permissible exposure limit (PEL)-definedas0.1fiberspercubiccentimeterofair(f/cc)averagedoveraneight-hourday.

Excursion limit-definedas1.0fiberspercubiccentimeterofair(f/cc)averagedoverasamplingperiodof30minutes.

Classes of Work

Cal/OSHA classifies asbestos abatement work into four categories or classes (I, II, III, IV). Contractors should know which class of work pertains to their project.

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Therearedifferentabatementrequirementsforeachclass.Thefollowingmustbeaddressed:

• Warningsigns

• Regulatedworkareas

• Personneltraining

• Personalprotectiveequipment

• Prohibitedbehaviors(e.g.,smoking,eating,drinking)

• Airmonitoring

• Disposal

Record Keeping-Completeandaccuraterecordsoftheproject’scompletioninaccordancewithCal/OSHAandEPAguidelinesmustbekeptandmaintainedforatleast30years.Theserecordsmustbemadeavailabletoemployeesandformeremployeesupontheirrequest.

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Types of Diseases

Aworkercaneitherinhaleoringestairborneasbestosfibers.Onceinhaledoringested,asbestosfiberscaneasilypenetratebodytissues.Exposuretoasbestosmaycauseseveralseriousdiseases.

Asbestosis-aserious,chronic,non-cancerousrespiratorydisease,whichoccurswhenasbestosfibersbecomelodgedinthelungs.Thelungtissuesbecomeirritatedandthesmallairtubesandsacsinthelungsbecomeinflamed.Astheinflammationheals,permanentscartissue(calledfibrosis)remains.

– Early Symptoms:Shortnessofbreath,coughing,fatigue

– Treatment:Thereisnoeffectivetreatmentforthiscondition.

– Prognosis:Disablingorfatal

Lung Cancer-Malignantlungtumor(s),fivetimesmorecommoninpeopleexposedtoasbestosthaninindividualswhohavenotbeenexposed.Smokinggreatlyincreasesthisrisk.Asmokerwhoisheavilyexposedtoasbestosis30to90timesormorelikelytodeveloplungcancerthananon-smoker.

– Early Symptoms:Coughing,changesinbreathing,short-nessofbreath,chestpains,hoarseness,andanemia

– Treatment:Thereisnocure;however,ifdiagnosedearly,medicaltreatmentisavailable.

– Prognosis:Disablingorfatal

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Mesothelioma-arareanddeadlyformofcancerthatmayoccurfromrelativelylightexposuretoasbestos.Thiscancerinvolvestheliningofthechestandabdomen.

– Early Symptoms:Shortnessofbreath,chestorabdominalpain

– Treatment:Thereisnoeffectivetreatmentforthiscondition.

– Prognosis:Fatal

Other Cancers-Exposuretoasbestosisalsothoughttoresultincancersoftheesophagus,larynx,stomach,colon,rectum,andgastrointestinaltract.Thesediseasesmaybeduetoingestingsomeasbestosfibersthatarecaughtintheupperairpassagesandthencarriedtothethroatinmucous.

– Treatment:Thereisnocure;however,ifdiagnosedearly,medicaltreatmentisavailable.

Individualswhocontractanasbestos-relateddiseaseoftendonotshowsymptomsfor10to30yearsafterexposure.Assuch,ifworkexposesyoutoasbestos,regularmedicalexamsarecrucialtotheearlydetectionofasbestos-relateddiseases.

Medical Examinations

Workerswhoarefrequentlyexposedtoasbestosshouldreceivemedicalexaminationsonaregularbasis.Allasbestosabatementworkersshouldbegivenafullphysicalwhenhiredandannuallythereafter.Thesemedicalexamsshouldincludethefollowingtests:

• Completemedicalandworkhistory(specificallysymptomsoftherespiratorysystems,cardiovascularsystems,anddigestivetract)

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• Chestx-ray

• Pulmonaryfunctiontest

• Anylaborotherteststhedoctordeemsnecessary(e.g.,stoolsample)

Risk Factors

Theamountofasbestosexposure,thelengthofexposure,andnumberofexposuresallseemtoinfluencethelikelihoodofdevelopingasbestos- relateddisease.Thegreateryourtotalexposuretoasbestos,thegreaterchanceyouwillbecomeill.Inaddition,(asmentionedpreviously)smokinggreatlyincreasesone’schancesofcontractinganasbestos-relateddisease.

TheNationalInstituteforOccupationalSafetyandHealth(NIOSH)estimatesthatpersonsexposedtoasbestosmayhavefivetimesthechanceofdevelopingthediseasesdescribedinthisbooklet.Reducethisriskbytakingthenecessaryprecautionstolimityourexposuretoasbestosasmuchaspossible.

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Introduction

Asacontractor,youarerequiredtobeawareofthepresenceofasbestosonajob.Theowner,employer,orcontractormustdeterminewhetherasbestosispresentbeforeworkbeginsonaproject.Theemployerorcontractormustassumethatasbestosispresentinanybuildingorstructurebuiltbefore1980unlesstheownercanproduceproofthatmaterialsareasbestos-free.Theowner’sresponseshouldbedocumented.Duringthepre-jobsafetyconference,theasbestoscontractormustprovideacopyofhis/herCal/OSHAregistrationtotheprimeorgeneralcontractorandanyotheremployersatthesitebeforethecommencementofanyasbestos-relatedwork.Theasbestoscontractorandothercontractorsonsiteshouldensurethatallindividualsonsiteareawareofasbestosabatementactivities.Yourhealth,youremployees’health,andyourprotectionfromliabilityalldependonyourawarenessofthepresenceofasbestosonajob.

TheCaliforniaLaborCodedefinesasbestos-related workas“anyactivitywhichbydisturbingasbestos-containingconstructionmaterialsmayreleaseasbestosfibersintotheair.”TheLaborCodefurtherdefinesasbestos-containing construction materialsas“anymanufacturedconstructionmaterialthatcontainsmorethanone-tenthof1percent(.1%)asbestosbyweight.”Assuggestedbythisdefinition,exposuretoasbestoscanoccurfromanumberofconstruction-relatedoperations.

Forexample:

• Whileremodelingahometoaddastairway,acontractorwhocutsthroughaceilingsectionmayencountersprayed-onasbestosinsulation.

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• Whilereplacingpipesduringaminorrenovation,aplumbermaybeexposedtodeteriorated,asbestos-containingpipecovering.

Insulationcontractorsmaybeexposedtoasbestosfiberswhencuttingthroughasbestosshinglesidingtoinsulateawall.

Asbestos Abatement Certification and

DOSH Registration

AcontractormustbecertifiedandregisteredwithCal/OSHA(i.e.,DOSH-registered)foranyworkthatinvolves100squarefeetormoresurfaceareaofasbestos-containingconstructionmaterials.Certifiedcontractorsmustpassamorecompre-hensiveAsbestosCertificationExaminationadministeredbyCSLBandmustregisterwiththeAsbestosContractorRegistrationUnitoftheDepartmentofIndustrialRelations’DivisionofOccupationalSafetyandHealth(DOSH).ApplicationsforDOSHregistrationmustincludethefollowingdocumentation:

• CertificationbyCSLBforasbestosabatementwork

• Heathinsurancecoverage(ora$500trustaccountforeachemployee)

• Workers’compensationinsurance

• Evidencethatallemployeesaretrainedandcertifiedasrequiredbystateandfederalregulations

• Methodsandpoliciesforprovidingasafeplaceofemployment

• Verificationthatthecontractorhasthenecessaryequipmenttosafelyperformasbestos-relatedwork

Nocontractormayengageinasbestos-relatedworkof100squarefeetormoreiftheyhavenotpassedthecertificationexaminationandregisteredwithDOSH.The

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penaltiesarestiffifacontractorperformsasbestos-relatedworkof100squarefeetormorewithoutCSLBcertificationandDOSHregistration.

Exceptions-AcontractordoesnothavetobecertifiedorDOSH-registeredtoinstall,maintain,repair,andremovelessthan100squarefeetofthefollowingmaterialsinanon-friablestate:

• Asbestospipe

• Sheetasbestosgoods

• Vinylasbestosfloor

• Asphaltsaturatedroofing

Ifthesematerialsbecomefriableduringinstallation,mainte-nance,orrepair,orifmorethan100squarefeetofmaterialsareinvolvedintheproject,aCSLB-certified,DOSH-registeredcontractormustperformtheabatement.

Uncertified Contractors

Iftheremovalofasbestos-containingmaterialsinvolveslessthan100squarefeetofsurfacearea,CSLBdoesnotrequirecertificationasanasbestosabatementcontractorandDOSHdoesnotrequireregistration.However,youarestilldoingasbestos-relatedworkandyoumustfileaCARCINOGEN ‘REPORT OF USE’formwiththeOccupationalCarcinogenControlUnitofDOSHandyou(andanyoneelseonyourcrewwhowillbeinvolvedintheproject)mustalsocomplete40hoursofasbestostraining.ThistrainingmustbeprovidedbyaDOSH-approvedasbestostrainer.Inaddition,youmustfollowtheOSHAworkerprotectionrules(Title8,§8CCR1529).

Bids-AnuncertifiedcontractormayBIdonaprojectinvolvingasbestos-relatedworkinexcessof100squarefeetofsurface

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areaIFtheasbestos- relatedworkissubcontractedtoacontractorwhoisproperlycertifiedbyCSLBandregisteredbyDOSH.Foralistofcontractorsregisteredtoperformasbestos-abatementwork,contacttheAsbestosContractorRegistrationUnit(ACRU)at415.703.5191orthewebsitewww.dir.ca.gov.

Fines and Penalties-Acontractorwhoengagesinasbestos-abatementworkof100squarefeetormoresurfaceareaofasbestos-containingmaterialswithoutcertificationandregistrationshallbesubjecttooneofthefollowingfinesandpenaltiesbyCSLB:

• Foraconvictionofthefirstoffense,thefineshouldbenotlessthanonethousanddollars($1,000)ormorethanthreethousanddollars($3,000),andpenaltiesmayincludepossiblerevocationorsuspensionofanycontractor’slicense.

• Fortheconvictionofasubsequentoffense,thefinesshouldbenotlessthanthreethousanddollars($3,000)ormorethanfivethousanddollars($5,000),orpossibleimprisonmentincountyjailforuptooneyear,orbothfineandimprisonment,plusmandatoryactiontosuspendorrevokethecontractor’slicense.Criminalpenaltiesmaybeimposediftheviolationis“knowingandintentional.”

Note:Otheragencies(e.g.,federal,state,orlocal)mayhaveadditionalfinesandpenaltiesforviolationsduringasbestosabatement.

Accreditation for Public & Private Schools

AsbestosHazardEmergencyResponseAct(AHERA)TitleIIoftheToxicSubstanceControlAct(TSCA),requireslocal

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educationagenciestouseaccreditedpersonstoperformthefollowingasbestos-relatedtasks:

• Inspectforasbestos-containingmaterialsinschoolbuildings.

• Preparemanagementplansconcerningthepresenceofasbestos-containingmaterialsinschools.

• Designanddraftspecificationsforasbestosabatementprojects.

• Superviseandconducttheabatementwork.

Personnelinvolvedinasbestos-relatedworkinprivateandpublicschools(GradesKthrough12)mustattendandpassaDOSHtrainingcourse.Approvedtrainersandcoursescanbelocatedatthefollowingwebsite:http://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/doshcaccsst/aheratp.aspTheEPAhasseparateaccreditationcoursesforinspectors,managementplanners,projectdesigners,asbestosabatementcontractorsandsupervisors,andforasbestosabatementworkers.Youareonlyallowedtoworkinyouraccreditedareas.

Fines and Penalties-AbatementworkinschoolsmustbedonebypersonstrainedinEPA-accreditedcourses.Personswhoviolatetheseregulationsaresubjecttoafineandcriminalpenaltiesmayalsobeassessediftheviolationisknowingandintentional.ContractorswhoimproperlyremoveasbestosfromschoolscanbeliableunderbothAHERAandNationalEmissionsStandardsforHazardousAirPollutants(NESHAP).

NESHAP Regulations

TheCleanAirAct(CAA)of1970requiredtheEPAtodevelopandenforceregulationstoprotectthegeneralpublicfromexposuretohazardousairpollutants.TheEPAestablishedNESHAPregulationstoprotectthepublicfromtheseairpollutants.Becauseofitsinherenthealthrisks,asbestoswas

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oneofthefirsthazardousairpollutantsregulated.Personnelinvolvedinasbestos-relatedworkinfacilitiesunderNESHAPjurisdictionmustalsoattendandpassaDOSHtrainingcourse.

NESHAP Notification RequirementAnydemolitionprojectshouldproceednolessthan10workingdaysaftertheEPAordelegatedairpollutionauthorityhasbeennotifiedoftheplanneddemolition.Thisnoticeisrequiredeventhoughthereisnoasbestosortheasbestoshasbeenremoved.NESHAPdefinesdemolitionas“theremovalofanyweight-bearingmember.”

Work Practices to Follow Under NESHAPThefollowingworkpracticesshouldbeadheredtofordemolitionorrenovationofanystructures,installations,andbuildings,exceptresidentialbuildingsthathavefourorfewerdwellingunits,involvingasbestos-containingmaterial:

• NotifyEPAtogetinformationregardingsurveyrequirementsandtoexpressintentionstodemolishorrenovate.

• Removeallasbestos-containingmaterialfromthefacilitybeingdemolishedorrenovatedbeforeanydisruptiveactivitybeginsorbeforeaccesstothematerialisobstructed.

• Keepasbestos-containingmaterialadequatelywetbefore,during,andafterremoval.

• Conductdemolitionorrenovationactivitiesinamannerwhichproducesnovisibleemissionstotheoutsideair.

• Handleanddisposeallasbestos-containingmaterialbyplacingitinleak-tightcontainerswithwarninglabelsandtransporttoastate-approvedwastedisposalsite.

It should be noted that these rules are in addition to cal/OSHA regulations and any local AQMd restrictions.

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Fines and Penalties-Acontractorwhoengagesinasbestos-abatementworkinafacilityunderNESHAPjurisdictionwithoutcertificationorinviolationofNESHAPworkpracticestandardsissubjecttothefollowingfinesandpenalties:

• Thefinesassessedcanbeupto$25,000perdayperviolation.

• Thecontractorcanhavecriminalchargesfiledfora“knowing”violationofthelawwiththepenaltyofimprisonment.

Comparison of NESHAP to Cal/OSHA and CSLB - Table 7providesacomparisonofthepracticestandardsforCal/OSHA,NESHAPandCSLB.NoticethatCal/OSHA’sstandardsarethemostrigorous.However,thepenaltiesaremoststrictforviolationsofNESHAPstandards.

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table 7: ComParison of nesHaP to Cal/osHa and Cslb regulations

NESHAP PRAcTIcE

STANdARdS

cAL/OSHA PRAcTIcE

STANdARdS

cSLB/cONTRAcTORS LIcENSE LAW

Asbestos-ContainingMaterial

Morethan1% 1%Surfacearea:100squarefeetormore

Facility

Demolitionorrenovationofallstructures,installations,andbuildings,excludingresidentialbuildingsthathavefourorfewerdwellingunits

Allstructuresandbuildingsincludingallresidentialbuildings

Anystructure,excavationsite,orrailroadinCaliforniawherethetotalcost(laborandmaterials)ofoneormorecontractsontheprojectis$500ormore

RemovalofAsbestos-ContainingMaterial

Surfacearea:160squarefeetormorePipe:260linearfeet

Classofworktrigger–anyamountcantriggersomeworkpracticerules

Surfacearea:100squarefeetormore

MonitoringofAir None PELand

excursionlimit None

AdequatelyWet Novisibledust

Visiblywet(asdeterminedbyCal/OSHAinspector)

None

FinesandPenalties

Civilpenalties:upto$25,000perdayperviolation

Criminalpenalties:prisontermsforaknowingviolation

First:upto$3,000fine,orbothfineandrevocationorsuspensionoflicense

Subsequent:upto$5,000fine,imprisonment,orbothfineandimprisonment,andrevocationoflicense

First:misdemeanorchargesfiled

Subsequent:20percentofthepriceofthecontractunderwhichviolationoccurredor$4,500(whicheverisgreater)orimprisonmentinthecountyjailfornotlessthan10daysormorethan6monthsorboth

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Governing Laws

Theselawsaredesignedtoprotectthehealthofthecontractor,theemployees,andthepublicwhomightbeexposedtoasbestosfibersbysomeonewhoisnottrainedorequippedforproperasbestosabatement.

Thelegalsectionsrelatedtoasbestosarelistedbelow.Forthemostup-to-dateinformationonthelaw,contacttheappropriateagencylistedintheResourcesectionofthisbooklet.

California laws governing contractors who work with asbestos:Tables 8–11displaythesectionandtopicofCalifornialawsthatpertaintoasbestos-relatedwork.

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table 8: business and Professions Code, ContraCtors liCense laW

SEcTION TOPIc

7028.1 Finesandpenaltiesforperformingasbestos-relatedworkbyuncertifiedcontractor

7058.5Outlineswhenasbestoscertificationisneeded;Requiresallcontractorstocompleteopenbookexaminationonasbestos-relatedwork

7058.6 RegistrationofasbestoscontractorwithDivisionofOccupationalSafetyandHealth(DOSH)

7058.8 CSLBshallprovidetopublicarequestofcurrentlistofcertifiedandregisteredasbestoscontractors

7099.11 Penaltiesandfinesforcontractorswhofalselyorincorrectlyadvertiseasbestos-relatedwork

7118.5 Penaltiesandfinesforcontractingwithanuncertifiedcontractorforasbestos-relatedwork

7180 AsbestosconsultantsandsitesurveillancetechniciansshallbecertifiedbyDOSH

7181

Definesscopeofworkpracticeforasbestosconsultant:Inspections,abatementprojectdesign,contractadministration,supervisorofsitesurveillancetechnicians,samplecollections,preparationofasbestosmanagementplans,andclearanceairmonitoring

7182

Definesscopeofpracticeforsitesurveillancetechnician:Independenton-siterepresentativeofasbestosconsultant,providesairmonitoringservicesforareaandpersonnel,atthedirectionsoftheasbestosconsultantperformsbuildingsurveysandcontractadministration

7183 SetstimelimitsforDOSHtoacceptorrejectapplicationsforasbestosconsultantorsitesurveillancetechnicians

7183.5 DOSHenforcesandrevokescertificationforasbestosconsultantorsitesurveillancetechnician

7184 Asbestosconsultantrequirementsforcertification7185 Sitesurveillancetechnicianrequirementsforcertification

7187 Asbestosconsultantorsitesurveillancetechnicianconflictsofinterestwithasbestosabatementcontractor

7189 Penaltiesforuncertifiedpracticeasanasbestosconsultantorsitesurveillancetechnician

7189.5 Definesasbestosabatementprojectsas100squarefeetormoresurfaceareaofasbestos-containingmaterial

7189.7 Allowscertifiedstateemployeestoperformasbestosconsultantorsitesurveillancetechnicianworkforthesite

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table 9: labor Code, division 5

SEcTION TOPIc

6325.5 IfworkplacecontainsfriableasbestosandprotectionforemployeesisinadequateDOSHmaystopwork

6436 Whomaybringacomplaintforasbestosviolations;dispositionofpenalties

6501.5 Registrationrequirementsforasbestos-relatedworkcontractors

6501.7 Definesasbestos

6501.8 Definesasbestos-relatedwork,asbestos-containingconstructionmaterials,Exceptions

6501.9 Dutytodeterminepresenceofasbestosbeforebeginningconstructionwork

6503.5 Guidelinesforsafetyconferencewhenhandlingasbestos

6505.5 Penaltiesforfailuretodeterminepresenceofasbestos

6508.5 Allpublicentitiesinvolvedinasbestos-relatedworkmustregisterwithDOSH

6509.5

Definesconflictofinterestwithinspectingcontractorandcontractorperformingasbestos-relatedworkasaconditionforloan,permit,etc.;includespenaltiesandfines

9004 Identifiesasbestosasacarcinogen

9021.5 EstablishesasbestosconsultantsandsitesurveillancetechniciansshallbecertifiedbyDOSH

9021.6GivesDOSHpermissiontochargefeeforcertificationrenewalofasbestosconsultantandsitesurveillancetechnician

9021.7 Createsaccountsforasbestostrainingprogramandasbestosconsultantcertificationfees

9021.8 Establishesrequirementsforannualrenewalofasbestosconsultantandsitesurveillancetechniciancertification

9021.9 Establishescontentfortask-specifictrainingprogramforemployeesandsupervisors

9040 Employer’sdutytoprovideregularmedicalexamforemployees

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table 10: HealtH and safety Code

SEcTION TOPIc

19827.5LocalagenciesmaynotissuepermitstodemolishuntiltheapplicanthasdemonstratedexemptionfromorcompliancewithnotificationrequirementsofNESHAP

25914.2Guidelinesforcontractsregardingasbestos-relatedwork;Continuanceofworkinunaffectedareas;Emergencyconditions

25914.3 Provisionforuncertifiedcontractortobidonaprojectinvolvingasbestos-relatedwork

25143.7 Guidelinesfordisposalofasbestosatlandfillsites

table 11: California Code of regulations, title 8

SEcTION TOPIc

341.6EstablishesDOSHasbestos-relatedworkregistrationrequirementforworkof100squarefeetormoresurfaceareaofasbestos-containingmaterial

341.7 OutlinesDOSHrequirementsforregistrationtoperformasbestos-relatedwork

341.9 EstablishesDOSHnotificationrequirementstoperformasbestos-relatedwork

341.10 Establishesguidelinesforpostingsandnotificationsrelatedtoasbestoswork

341.11 Establishesproceduresforsafetyconferencebeforestartingasbestos-relatedwork

341.13-341.14

Outlinesconditionsunderwhichalicense/DOSHregistrationwillberevokedordenied

1529 Establishesproceduresandguidelinesforasbestos-relatedwork

5208 Establishesproceduresforasbestos-relatedworkfornon-constructiontrades;exception:spraying

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Introduction

Thefollowingdiscussionisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationaboutproperworkpractices.If you will be working with asbestos you should obtain further information, training, and certification. THERE IS MORE TO KNOW ABOUT ASBESTOS-RELATEd WORK THAN cAN BE cOVEREd IN THIS BOOKLET! Contactyourtradeassociation,insurancecompany,Cal/OSHA,FederalOSHA,andtheEPAforfurtherinformation.

Identifying Asbestos

Whileitispossibleto“suspect”thatamaterialcontainsasbestosbyvisualinspection,actualdeterminationscanonlybemadebylaboratoryanalysis.Stopworkintheareaimmediately.Itisrequiredthatacertifiedindustrialhygienist,asbestosconsultantcertifiedbyCal/OSHA,orcontractorwhohascompletedAHERAinspectortrainingsampleanypre-sumedasbestos-containingmaterial(PACM).Iftheresultsofthesamplingrevealthepresenceofasbestos,acertifiedindustrialhygienist,asbestosconsultanttrainedbyCal/OSHAorcontractorwhohascompletedAHERAinspectortrainingmustmonitortheairtodeterminetheconcentrationofasbestosfibersintheair.

Untilthematerialistested,youshouldassumethattheproductcontainsasbestosunlessthelabelorthemanufacturerverifiesthatitdoesnot.TheEPArequiresthattheasbestoscontentofsuspectmaterialbedeterminedbycollectingbulksamplesandanalyzingthesamplesbypolarizedlightmicroscopy(PLM).ThePLMtechniquedeterminesboththepercentageandtypeofasbestosinthesampledmaterial.

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ContactaregulatoryagencysuchasFederalOSHAorCal/OSHAforalistoftestinglaboratories.

Buildingrecordsmayindicatethepresenceofasbestosonasite,buttheserecordsareofteninaccurateandshouldnotbeusedasasubstituteforprofessionaladvice.However,schoolsarerequiredtoidentifythelocationofallbuildingandconstructionmaterialthatcontainasbestosandtheymustmakethisinformationavailabletothepublic.

Determining the Presence of Asbestos-Theowner,employer,orcontractormustdeterminewhetherasbestosispresentbeforeworkbeginsonaproject.Theemployerorcontractormustfirstasktheownerwhetherasbestosispresentinanybuildingorstructurebuiltbefore1980.Theresponseshouldbedocumented.

Fines and Penalties-AccordingtotheLaborCode,beginningasbestos-relatedworkwithoutfirstdeterminingifasbestos-containingmaterialispresentmaymakeyousubjecttooneofthefollowingpenaltiestakenfromSection6505.5oftheLaborCode:

• Afineofnotmorethat$5,000orimprisonmentinthecountyjailfornotmorethansixmonths,orboththefineandimprisonment,foraknowingornegligentviolation

• Afineofnotmorethan$10,000orimprisonmentinthecountyjailfornotmorethanoneyear,orboththefineandimprisonment,forawillfulviolationwhichresultsindeath,seriousinjuryorillness,orseriousexposure(Asubsequentwillfulviolationmaybepunishablebyafineofnotmorethan$20,000orbyimprisonmentinthecountyjailfornotmorethanoneyear,orboththefineandimprisonment.)

• Acivilpenaltyofnotmorethan$2,000foreachviolation

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• Acivilpenaltyofnotmorethan$20,000foreachviolationforawillfulorrepeatviolation

Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry-MostworkersandcontractorsinCaliforniafallunderthejurisdictionoftheFederalOSHAStandard,AsbestosStandardfortheConstructionIndustry,andTitle8oftheCaliforniaCodeofRegulations,section1529.Thesestandardsdescribethestate-of-the-artmethodsusedtosample,test,orremoveasbestos-containingmaterials.Finally,thesestandardsexplainthedocumentationproceduresnecessarywhenworkingwithasbestos-containingmaterials.Even if you are working with less than 100 square feet of surface area of asbestos- containing material, you must still follow the provisions of the asbestos standard for the construction industry.

Asbestos-Abatement Work

Asbestos-abatementworkincludesencapsulating,enclosing,andremovingasbestosatasite.Workersperformingthisworkmayhavehighpotentialforexposuretoasbestosfibers.Removingasbestosistheonlypermanentsolutiontoitsdangers.However,theEPArecommendsiftheasbestosisintact,enclosingorencapsulatingasbestosonsitetogetherwithperiodicmonitoring,maybethebestcourseofaction.Improperremovalofasbestos-containingmaterialcancreateadangeroussituationwherelittleornoriskpreviouslyexisted.

Asafetyconferencemustbeheldbeforethestartofworkonallasbestos-handlingjobs.Theconferencemustinclude:

• Representativesoftheownerofthecontractingagency• Employer• Employees• Employeerepresentatives

Suchaconferencemustincludeadiscussionoftheemployer’ssafetyprogramandsafeworkpracticestobefollowed.

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Asmentionedpreviously,youmustmakeeveryattempttofindoutifasbestosispresentonasitebeforebeginningwork.Otherwise,youruntheriskofcriminalprosecutionifasbestos-relatedworkisdonewithoutproperCSLBcertificationandDOSHregistration.Bynotobtainingnecessarycertificationandregistrationandbynotfollowingproperabatementprocedures,youmayalsobeinviolationoflawsthatregulateasbestosexposureandmayruntheriskoflawsuitsfromemployeeswhohavebeenillegallyexposed.

NotethatFederalOSHAregulationsrequireapre-jobsiteassessmentforgeneralhealthandsafetyhazards,includingasbestos.Itisinyourbestinteresttodocumentthisassess-mentandanyothereffortstodeterminethepresenceofasbestosbeforeworkbegins.

If you discover asbestos in the middle of a project, you must stop work in the area immediately! ContactyournearestDOSHdistrictofficeandEPAforassistance.Itmaybeadvisableforyoutoobtaintheservicesofanindustrialhygienistorasbestosconsultanttodeterminethebestwaytodealwithyourasbestossituation.ItishighlyrecommendedthatanindustrialhygienistorasbestosconsultantcertifiedbyCal/OSHAsampleanypresumedasbestos-containingmaterial(PACM).

Ifthepresenceofasbestosisconfirmed,stepsmustbetakentoabatethehazard.Rememberthatnoonemaydoabatementorotherasbestos-relatedworkof100squarefeetormorewithoutspecialcertificationandregistration.Further,even in cases where there is less than 100 square feet of asbestos to be removed, dOSH training and reporting is still

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required!Assuch,itmaybenecessary(andmostadvisable)tosubcontracttheworktoacertifiedandregisteredlicensedcontractor.

Ifyouemploypeopletoworkonasitewhereasbestosispresent,itisyourresponsibilitytoinformyouremployeesaboutasbestosrisks,properworkpractices,andcontrolmeasures.Byfulfillingyourresponsibility,youprotectevery-one’shealthandyoualsoprotectyourselfagainstliability.

Thereareseveralfederalandstatelawsandregulationsthatspecifyrequirementsforemployeetrainingandeducation.TheFederalOSHAConstructionIndustryStandardsstatethatanemployermusthaveatrainingprogramforallemployeesexposedtoClassIIandClassIIImaterials/airborneconcen-trationsofasbestosthatexceedthePEL.Title8,sections1529and5208oftheCaliforniaCodeofRegulations,alsorequireatrainingprogramforallemployeesexposedtoClassIIandClassIIImaterials/airborneconcentrationsofasbestosthatexceedthePEL.Forasbestosabatementworkinschoolbuildings,allworkersandsupervisorsmusttakeandpassanEPA-accreditedcourse.

EmployeeswhoareperformingClassIIandClassIIIwork/PELwherelimitsmaybeexceededmustbegivenatrainingprogramthatincludesmostoftheinformationinthisbooklet.ContactFederalOSHAandDOSHforinformationregardingwhatmustbecoveredinsuchaprogram.

Allemployersandcontractorshaveresponsibilitiesregardingthetrainingofemployeesandtheprovisionofhealthcoverage.Title8,sections1529and5208oftheCaliforniaCodeofRegulationsoutlinethecertificationandtrainingrequirementswhenperformingasbestos-relatedwork.Theregulationalsoincludesspecificrequirementsforcertifyingsupervisorstooverseeworkon100squarefeetormoreofasbestos-

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containingmaterial.Italsorequiresthataqualifiedpersonberesponsibleforsamplingandanalyzingairandtestingrespiratorfits.Finally,itprovidesspecificrequirementsforcertificationofemployees.

Reporting Incidents of Exposure

DOSHrequiresthatanyemployeeexposedtoasbestosabovethePELbenotifiedofthefactbytheemployerwithinfivedaysofthediscoverythattheexposurehasoccurred.AreportmustalsobemadetothenearestDOSHdistrictofficewithin15daysoftheknownexposureofanemployeetolevelsofasbestosthatexceedthePEL.Cal/OSHArequiresthatemployeesmustbenotifiedinwritingassoonaspossibleoftheresultsofmonitoring,eitherindividuallyorbypostinginanaccessibleplace.

Contract Protection

To protect against the costs and damages associated with delay if asbestos is discovered after work is already in progress, the contractor should include a “changes and extras” clause in any contract for repair and renovation of existing facilities.Suchaclauseshouldnotifyownersoftheirobligationtodetermineifthestructurecontainsasbestos.Theclauseshouldprovideforincreasedcompensationandanincreaseintimeforcompletionifphysicalconditionsatthesitearedifferentfromthosedescribedintheplansandspecifications.Any new conditions, such as asbestos discovered mid-project, would then trigger a “claim” or “extra” negotiation between the contractor and the owner.Withoutsuchaclause,thecontractorshouldincreasetheinitialbidtocoverunforeseenhazardsoradditionalworkthatmayonlybediscoveredonceworkbegins;otherwise the contractor runs the risk of paying for any such additional work.

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Environmental Protection Agency

EPAPublicInformationCenter415.947.8000www.epa.gov/region9

Cal/OSHA

DivisionofOccupationalSafetyandHealth(DOSH)510.286.7000www.dir.ca.gov/DOSH/asbestos.html

DOSH-AsbestosContractorsRegistrationUnit510.286.7362www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/ACRU/ACRUhome.htm

DOSH-OccupationalCarcinogensControlUnit510.286.7362www.dir.ca.gov

Contacts for Lists of Qualified Help in

Asbestos-Related Work

AmericanIndustrialHygieneAssociation703.849.8888www.aiha.org

NationalInstituteforStandardsandTechnology301.975.6478www.nist.gov

NationalInstituteforOccupationalSafetyandHealth(NIOSH)800.232.4636www.cdc.gov/NIOSH

Resources

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AsbestosConsultantCertificationUnit916.574.2993www.dir.ca.gov

ContractorsStateLicenseBoard(CSLB)800.321.2752www.cslb.ca.gov

Additional Training

EPA415.947.8000www.epa.gov/region9

StateBuilding&ConstructionTradeCouncilofCalifornia916.443.3302www.sbctc.org

Cal/OSHAwebsitelistingallcertifiedtrainingproviderswww.dir.ca.gov/databases/doshcaccsst/DOSH_ApprovedTrainingCoursesProviders.pdf

Health Issues

AmericanLungAssociation800.LUNG.USAwww.lungusa.org

ConsumerProductSafetyCommission800.638.2772www.cpsc.gov

Disposal Procedures

WaterResourcesControlBoard916.653.5791www.water.ca.gov

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DepartmentofResourcesRecyclingandRecovery916.341.6000www.calrecycle.ca.gov

DepartmentofToxicSubstancesControl-WasteManifest800.728-6942www.dtsc.ca.gov

Miscellaneous

ToxicSubstancesControlAct202.554.1404www.epa.gov

ConsumerProductSafetyCommission800.638.2772,ext.300www.cpsc.gov

Resources

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1. AccordingtoCal/OSHAregulations,incaseswherethereislessthan100squarefeetofasbestosmaterial,whichofthefollowingrequirementsmustanuncertifiedcontractorcompletebeforeperforminganyasbestos-relatedwork?

a. CSLBcertificationandDOSHregistration

b. DOSHnotificationandCal/OSHAtraining

c. Cal/OSHAtrainingandDOSHregistration

d. CSLBcertificationandCal/OSHAtraining

2. Beforeperformingabatementthatinvolvesmorethan100squarefeet,whatmustacontractorhave?

a. CSLBcertificationandDOSHregistration

b. DOSHcertificationandacompletedEPAnotification

c. EPAcertificationandacompletedCSLBnotification

d. EPAregistrationandacompletedNIOSHnotification

3. Howmanyyearswillitusuallytakebeforeasbestos-relateddiseasewillappear?

a. 1–5years

b. 6–11years

c. 10–30years

d. 40–50years

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4. Beforeworkbeginsonajob,acontractormustasktheownerwhetherasbestosispresentinanybuildingconstructedbeforewhatyear?

a. 1968

b. 1980

c. 1982

d. 1986

5. Whichofthefollowingasbestosproductsismosteasilydamagedbyvibrationandimpact?

a. Roofingshingles

b. Floortile

c. Pre-moldedpipecoverings

d. Sprayed-onacoustical

6. Whatagenciesdoesthecontractorhavetonotifyifperformingademolitionjobonabuilding?

a. NESHAP(EPA)

b. DOSH

c. CSLB

d. CDPH

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7. Ifasmokerandanon-smokerarebothheavilyexposedtoasbestos,howmuchmorelikelyisthesmokercomparedtothenon-smokertodeveloplungcancer?

a. 20to40timesmorelikely

b. 30to90timesmorelikely

c. 15to30timesmorelikely

d. 10to15timesmorelikely

8. Whichofthefollowingrareanddeadlycancersmayoccurfromrelativelylightexposuretoasbestos?

a. Asbestosis

b. Lungcancer

c. Stomachcancer

d. Mesothelioma

9. AnuncertifiedcontractorwhoiscitedbyCSLBforengaginginasbestos-relatedworkofmorethan100squarefeetmayreceivewhichofthefollowingfinesforthefirstoffense?

a. $1,000to$3,000

b. $3,000to$5,000

c. $10,000to$20,000foreachviolation

d. $25,000perdayperviolation

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10.Ifremovinglessthan100squarefeetofasbestos-containingmaterialsonajob,whatagencydoesthecontractorneedtonotify?

a. DOSHDistrictEnforcementOffice

b. LocalAirQualityDistrict

c. NESHAP(EPA)

d. CSLB

11.Whichofthefollowingisthepreferredmethodfordealingwithanasbestos-relatedproblem?

a. Removal

b. Enclosure

c. Encapsulation

d. Encasing

12.WhichofthefollowingagencieshaveregulationsthatareoftenmorestrictthanCal/OSHAregulations?

a. EPA

b. CSLB

c. LocalAirQualityDistrict

d. DepartmentofOccupationalSafetyandHealth

13.Thepreferredmethodforabatingasbestos-containingmaterialsisencasement.

TRUE

FALSE

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14.Theasbestoscontractormustprovideacopyofhis/herCal/OSHAregistrationtotheprime/generalcontractorandanyotheremployersatthesitebeforethecommencementofanyasbestos-relatedwork.

TRUE

FALSE

15.Asbestosisisaserious,chronic,non-cancerousrespiratorydiseasethatoccurswhenasbestosfibersbecomelodgedinthelungs.

TRUE

FALSE

16. Exposuretoasbestosisthoughttoresultincancersoftheesophagus,larynx,stomach,colon,rectum,andgastrointestinaltract.

TRUE

FALSE

17.EPAhasbannedallasbestos-containingproductssince1990.

TRUE

FALSE

18. Friableasbestos-containingmaterialshouldbehandledashazardousmaterial.

TRUE

FALSE

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19.ContractorscitedforviolationsbyEPAcanbeassessedforcivilpenaltiesofupto$25,000perdayperviolation

TRUE

FALSE

20.Asbestos-containingmaterialenclosedinalabeledairtightbagcanbedisposedofinapublicdumpster.

TRUE

FALSE

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IMPORTANT:

1.Completetheopenbookexaminationusingtheanswersheetsontheothersideofthispage.

2.Signthispageasnoted.

3. Tear out this page and submit it with your bond and fee notice.

IunderstandthattheOpenBookExaminationisrequiredtobecompletedandsubmittedwithmybondandfee.I further understand that this Open Book Examination does NOT certify me to engage in asbestos-related work pursuant to section 7058.5 of the Business and Professions code.

Verification Form

APPLICANT/LICENSEESIGNATURE(SIGNATUREOFOWNER,PARTNER,OROFFICER)

PRINTAPPLICANT/LICENSEENAME

QUALIFIER’SSIGNATURE(SIGNATUREOFRME/RMOORQUALIFYINGPARTNER)

PRINTQUALIFIER’SNAME

QUALIFIER’SSIGNATURE(SIGNATUREOFRME/RMOFORADDITIONALCLASSIFICATIONS)

PRINTQUALIFIER’SNAME

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Circletheletterthatcorrespondstothechoicethatbestcompletesquestions1through12.

1. a b c d

2. a b c d

3. a b c d

4. a b c d

5. a b c d

6. a b c d

7. a b c d

8. a b c d

9. a b c d

10. a b c d

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11. a b c d

12. a b c d

CircleT(true)orF(false)forquestions13through20.

13. T F

14. T F

15. T F

16. T F

17. T F

18. T F

19. T F

20. T F

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1. b

2. a

3. c

4. b

5. d

6. a

7. b

8. d

9. a

10.a

11.a

12.c

13.F

14.T

15.T

16.T

17.F

18.T

19.T

20.F

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cONTRAcTORS STATE LIcENSE BOARd

9821BusinessParkDrive

Sacramento,CA95827

800.321.CSLB(2752)

www.cslb.ca.gov

www.CheckTheLicenseFirst.com