U.S. DOCNOAAEASC

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PRESENTED BYEASC REGIONAL SAFETY OFFICE
ASBESTOS HAZARD TRAINING

• U.S. DOC/NOAA/EASC
• 200 GRANBY STREET
• NORFOLK VA 23510
• 757-441-6448

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Private Contractor Work

• Facility shall ensure that
• contractors are aware of
• potential hazard and
• shall maintain strict
• compliance with 29
• CFR 1926.1101
• Asbestos Standard.

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REFERENCES
29 CFR 1910.1001 29 CRR 1926.1101 DOC OSH MANU
AL
Chapter 13
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ASBESTOS POLICY
The substitution of asbestos with
non-asbestos materials. The use of engineering,
administrative controls personal protective
equipment where substitution is not possible.
NAVY
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WHAT IS ASBESTOS?
Widely used, mineral based material Resistant
to heat corrosive chemicals Fibers may range
from coarse
to silky
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How Asbestos Enters The Body

• By INHALATION
• By INGESTION
• In the body, asbestos fibers
• can become embedded in the
• tissues of the respiratory tract or
• the digestive system. There have
• been cases of 20-40 years of latency
• before malignancy appears. 3 distinct
• diseases can be caused by inhalation or
• ingestion. They are

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MESOTHELIOMA
A rare malignant tumor of the lung
membrane which lines the chest and
abdominal cavity.
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ASBESTOSIS
A progressively restrictive fibrosis of
the lung and is recognized as a
disabling and fatal occupational
disease.
Definition FIBROSIS - A condition marked by t
he
increase of connective, fibrous tissue.
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BRONCHIAL LUNG CANCER
Malignant tumor of the bronchial tubes,
this disease is more common than the
previous two.
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Health Hazards of Asbestos and Tobacco
Asbestos workers who smoke have a 50 times greate
r chance of getting lung cancer than those who
do not smoke.
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Exposure Limits
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)
0.1 Fibers per cubic centimeter of air calculated
as an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) expos
ure. Excursion Limit (EL) 1 Fiber per cubic ce
ntimeter averaged over a 30 minute sampling pe
riod.
EL
PEL
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Exceeding Exposure Limits
If potential over-exposure exists, it is
necessary to begin air monitoring,
employee training, and medical
surveillance. Personnel known to have been exp
osed to airborne concentration above the PEL shal
l be notified in writing of the exposure 5 days
after the finding.
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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 materi
als (cement pipe sheet materials) Prima
ry insulation and lagging material
for high temperature machinery,
boilers, and piping
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Working with Asbestos
WHEN ASBESTOS IS HANDLED MIXED APPLIED
REMOVED CUT SCORED..
SHALL BE WORKED IN A WET STATE TO PREVENT A
IRBORNE
FIBERS IN THE ATMOSPHERE.
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Working with Asbestos (cont'd)Employees Working
with Asbestos Shall Not
Eat / Drink Chew tobacco Chew gum Smoke Apply
cosmetics
IN THE WORK AREA.
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Asbestos Containing Material
Friable Asbestos - Reduced to powder by hand pres
sure when dry. Non-Friable Asbestos - Usually
found bonded into other materials. Definition
Friability - the likelihood
that fibers will break loose and become
airborne.
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Sources of Damage Resulting in Fiber Release

• Chemical spills, leaks or fumes
• Fans and blowers
• Exposure to elements
• Vibration
• Impact from other objects
• Drilling

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Personal Protective Equipment
Personnel involved in handling asbestos containi
ng materials during "rip-out" or where the PEL i
s
exceeded shall wear protective clothing.
My Antlers Protect Me !
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Protective Clothing Required
Full body, one-piece disposable coveralls Hood
s extending beyond the collar Medium weight ru
bber gloves
and a thin cotton under glove
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Protective Footwear
SLIP RESISTANT PLASTIC SHOE COVERS OR
HEAVY POLYETHYLENE SHOE COVERS WITH SLIP RES
ISTANT SOLES, OR LIGHT
WEIGHT RUBBER BOOTS.
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Face Protection
Face Shields, vented goggles, or other approp
riate protection when eye irritation is possibl
e
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Protective Equipment Cont'd
Proper respiratory protection as determ
ined by
OSHA
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Respirator Program
1. Development of a respirator
program SOP. 2. Fit testing initially
every 6 months. 3. Records are retained
indefinitely.
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Lunchrooms
Special lunchroom facilities shall be provided
for employees who work in areas where their expos
ure is above the PEL. These facilities shall h
ave a positive pressure, filtered air supply sh
ould be readily accessible. Prior to use, emplo
yees should have washed their faces, hands and re
moved surface asbestos from clothing equipment
by vacuuming or other means.
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Changing Facilities
Procedures for the removal of clothing shall be p
osted, including leaving respirator on while va
cuuming clothing and during clothing removal.
Shower facilities shall be located
between the clean and dirty facility. Supervis
ors shall ensure that all personnel take showers
at the end of each shift.
CHANGE ROOM PROCEDURES
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Warning Signs
Conspicuously displayed anywhere the airborne
concentration exceeds PEL. Required prote
ctive equipment may be attached
to or be a part of the sign.
D A N G E R ASBESTOS Cancer an
d Lung Disease Hazard Authorized Personnel On
ly Respirators And Protective Clothing Are Requir
ed In This Area
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Warning Labels
D A N G E R Contains Asbestos Fibers Avoi
d Creating Dust
Cancer Lung Disease Hazard

• Warning labels shall be
• attached to containers.
• Labels shall be printed in
• letters of sufficient size
• contrast to be readily
• visible legible.

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Disposal Procedures

• Containers must be
• properly labeled with
• standard asbestos
• warning.
• Asbestos waste
• containers shall be
• color coded for easy
• recognition.

D A N G E R
Contains Asbestos Fibers Avoid Creating Dust
Cancer and Lung Disease
Hazard
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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".

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Medical Records
All personnel who are included in the
asbestos medical surveillance program
shall have the exterior of their health
records and X-ray jackets prominently marked "As
bestos."
MR
MR
MR
MR
A - F
G - M
N - S
T - Z
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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