PRESENTED BYEASC REGIONAL SAFETY OFFICE

U.S. DOC/NOAA/EASC200 GRANBY STREETNORFOLK VA 23510

757-441-6448

ASBESTOS HAZARD TRAINING

Private Contractor

Work

Facility shall ensure thatcontractors are aware ofpotential hazard andshall maintain strictcompliance with 29 CFR 1926.1101Asbestos Standard.

REFERENCES

29 CFR 1910.100129 CRR 1926.1101

DOC OSH MANUAL Chapter 13

ASBESTOS POLICY

The substitution of asbestos withnon-asbestos materials.

The use of engineering, administrative controls &personal protective equipmentwhere substitution is not possible.

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WHAT IS ASBESTOS?

Widely used, mineral basedmaterial

Resistant to heat & corrosivechemicals

Fibers may range from coarseto silky

How Asbestos Enters The Body

•By INHALATION•By INGESTION

In the body, asbestos fibers can become embedded in the tissues of the respiratory tract orthe digestive system. There have been cases of 20-40 years of latencybefore malignancy appears. 3 distinctdiseases can be caused by inhalation oringestion. They are:

MESOTHELIOMA

A rare malignant tumor of the lungmembrane which lines the chest andabdominal cavity.

ASBESTOSISA progressively restrictive fibrosis of the lung and is recognized as a disabling and fatal occupational disease.

Definition:

FIBROSIS - A condition marked by theincrease of connective, fibrous tissue.

BRONCHIAL LUNG CANCER

Malignant tumor of the bronchial tubes,this disease is more common than theprevious two.

Health Hazards of Asbestos and Tobacco

Asbestos workers who smokehave a 50 times greater chance of getting lungcancer than those whodo not smoke.

Exposure LimitsPermissible Exposure Limit (PEL)0.1 Fibers per cubic centimeter of air calculated as an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) exposure.

Excursion Limit (EL)1 Fiber per cubic centimeter averaged over a 30 minute sampling period.

PELEL

Exceeding Exposure Limits

If potential over-exposure exists, it isnecessary to begin air monitoring,employee training, and medical surveillance.

Personnel known to have beenexposed to airborneconcentration above the PEL shallbe notified in writing of the exposure5 days after the finding.

Areas Where Asbestos Can Be Found

* Suspended ceiling tiles * Thickening agents in paints

* Exterior siding shingles * Fireproof drapes and curtains * Vinyl flooring and mastic (glue) * Friction products (brake & cluth facings)* Reinforcing materials (cement pipe & sheet materials)* Primary insulation and lagging material for high temperature machinery, boilers, and piping

Working with Asbestos

WHEN ASBESTOS IS

HANDLED

MIXED

APPLIED

REMOVED

CUT SCORED……..

SHALL BE WORKED IN

A WET STATE TO

PREVENT AIRBORNE

FIBERS IN

THE ATMOSPHERE.

Working with Asbestos (cont'd)

Employees Working with Asbestos Shall Not:

Eat / DrinkChew tobaccoChew gumSmokeApply cosmetics

IN THE WORK AREA.

Asbestos Containing Material

Friable Asbestos - Reduced topowder by hand pressure when dry.

Non-Friable Asbestos - Usuallyfound bonded into other materials.

Definition: Friability - the likelihoodthat fibers will break loose and become airborne.

Sources of Damage Resulting in Fiber Release

• Chemical spills, leaks or fumes

• Fans and blowers

• Exposure to elements

• Vibration

• Impact from other objects

• Drilling

Personal Protective Equipment

Personnel involved inhandling asbestoscontaining materialsduring "rip-out" orwhere the PEL is exceeded shall wear protective clothing.

My Antlers Protect Me !

Protective Clothing

Required

Full body, one-piecedisposable coveralls

Hoods extending beyond thecollar

Medium weight rubber glovesand a thin cotton under glove

Protective Footwear

SLIP RESISTANT PLASTIC SHOE COVERS OR

HEAVY POLYETHYLENE SHOE COVERS

WITH SLIP RESISTANT SOLES, OR LIGHT

WEIGHT RUBBER BOOTS.

Face ProtectionFace Shields, vented goggles,or other appropriateprotection wheneye irritation ispossible

Protective Equipment Cont'd

Proper respiratory

protection

as determined by

OSHA

Respirator Program

1. Development of a respirator program SOP.

2. Fit testing initially & every 6 months.

3. Records are retained indefinitely.

LunchroomsSpecial lunchroom facilities shall be provided foremployees who work in areas where their exposureis above the PEL.

These facilities shall have a positive pressure,filtered air supply & should be readily accessible.

Prior to use, employees should have washed theirfaces, hands and removed surface asbestos fromclothing & equipment by vacuuming or othermeans.

Changing Facilities

Procedures for the removal ofclothing shall be posted, including leaving respirator onwhile vacuuming clothing andduring clothing removal.

Shower facilities shall be locatedbetween the clean and dirtyfacility.

Supervisors shall ensure that allpersonnel take showers at the endof each shift.

CHANGE ROOM **********

PROCEDURES

Warning Signs* Conspicuously displayed anywhere the airborne concentration exceeds PEL.

* Required protective equipment may be attached to or be a part of the sign.

D A N G E R ASBESTOSCancer and Lung Disease Hazard Authorized Personnel OnlyRespirators And Protective Clothing Are Required In This Area

Warning Labels

• Warning labels shall beattached to containers.

•Labels shall be printed inletters of sufficient size &contrast to be readily visible & legible.

D A N G E R

Contains Asbestos Fibers

Avoid Creating Dust

Cancer & Lung Disease Hazard

Disposal Procedures

• Containers must beproperly labeled withstandard asbestoswarning.• Asbestos wastecontainers shall becolor coded for easyrecognition.

D A N G E R

Contains Asbestos Fibers Avoid Creating DustCancer and Lung Disease Hazard

Disposal Procedures

• Must be adequately wetted.

• Double bagged in heavy duty plastic.

• Exercise care to prevent rupturing when being moved.

• Dumpsters shall be labeled "Asbestos Waste Only".

Medical Records

All personnel who are included in the asbestos medical surveillance programshall have the exterior of their health records and X-rayjackets prominentlymarked "Asbestos."

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COLLECTING SAMPLES FOR ASBESTOS EVALUATION

TO COLLECT A SAMPLE FOR EVALUATION BY THE EASC SAFETY OFFICE:

Keep the material in a wet state

Use gloves (latex)

Place in zip lock bag

Do not staple to anything

Mail to RSM