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Asbestos Basics

I Characteristics

1 Naturally - occurring mineral fiber, locations

2 Heat and chemical resistant

3 High tensile strength - breaks into very small fibers

II History of Asbestos Usage

1 Early uses - Greeks, Charlemagne

2 Late 19th century "rediscovery"

3 Commercial uses of asbestos

4 Concerns over asbestos usage

III Toxicity and Hazard

1 Toxic - definition

2 Hazard - definition

IV Hazard Assessment

1 Types of Asbestos - chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite

2 Definition of Asbestos Containing Material

3 Identification of asbestos - sampling, laboratory ID

4 Asbestos Containing Materials found in automotive work - brakes, clutches,

gaskets, etc

Health Effects of Asbestos

I Asbestos as a Health Hazard

1 Introduction

2 Factors affecting risk of developing a disease

a Properties of asbestos

b How asbestos enters the body

c Concentration and duration of exposure

d Critical dose

e Individual Susceptibility

f Group Susceptibility

g Smoking and asbestos exposure

II How asbestos enters the body

3 Phagocytes - white blood cells

IV Non - Harmful Signs of Asbestos exposure

4 Digestive System Cancers

Asbestos Medical Monitoring

I Establishing a medical monitoring program

II Purpose of a medical monitoring program

1 Establish fitness to wear a respirator

2 Screening for asbestos related diseases

3 Not for full diagnosis or treatment

4 Not to take the place of regular checkups

III Content of a medical monitoring program

1 Medical and work history questionnaire

3 Pulmonary function test/chest X-ray

IV The State Employees Medical Monitoring Program

Regulatory Review

I OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration

MOSH - Maryland Occupational Safety & Health

1 The General Industry Standard for Asbestos - 29 CFR 1910.1001

a Focus on workplace Safety & Health

b Sets P.E.L (permissible exposure limit) at 0.1f/cc

1 Requires engineering controls

2 Requires work practice controls

3 Requires worker protection

c Sets Short Term Exposure Limit at 1f/cc in 30 mins

2 The General Industry Standard for Respiratory Protection - 29 CFR 1910.134

a Focus on written respiratory protection programs

b Has 11 specific requirements

3 The General Industry Standard for Access to Employee Exposure and Medical

Records - 29 CFR1910.1020

4 The General Industry Standard for Hazard Communication - 29CFR

1910.1200

II The Environmental Protection Agency

1 The Asbestos Manufacturing, Processing, Importation, and Distribution

Prohibitions

II COMAR - Code of Maryland Regulations

1 Labor & Employment Article Title 5 Occupational Safety & Health Subtitle 4

-Access to Information on Hazardous & Toxic Substances

a Sets requirements for Chemical Information Lists

IV The Maryland State Employees Asbestos Program - Executive Order 01.01.1987.22

1 Established in 1983, revised in 1987

2 Provides incentive pay for asbestos work

3 Requires 1/2 faced negative pressure respirators or PAPR's and protective

clothing to be used by automotive workers doing asbestos work

4 Requires employees to be clean shaven where the respirator seals to the face

5 Established refusal/consent provisions for asbestos work

6 Established safe work practices for automotive work

Personal Protective Equipment

7 Repair and Replacement of Parts

Work Practice Review: Automotive Brake & Clutch Work

CONTROL METHODS: 3 Principles To Be Emphasized

(1) Prepare Work Area,

(2) Minimize Fiber Release, &

(3) Proper Cleaning & Disposal

AREA PREPARATIONAccess Limited; (3 foot rule)

Signs Posted;

Appropriate Barriers Erected or Asbestos Component Enclosed;

Equipment Available to Prevent Fiber Release During Job, e.g., HEPA Vacuum andEnclosure Device OR Approved Wet Collection Device;

6 Mil Plastic and Duct-Tape Available to Cover Floor;

Appropriate Respirator and Disposable Clothing Available;

Cleanup Supplies;

6 Mil Labeled Disposal Bags for Friable Asbestos Waste;

Appropriate Containers for Non-Friable Asbestos Waste;

MINIMIZE FIBER RELEASE

Smoke Tubes or Other Procedures to Verify Effectiveness of Containment SystemUse of Appropriate Control Device

Prohibition of Grinding

Prohibition of Use of Compressed Air Stream outside of vacuum enclosure

Prohibition of Other Procedures That Are Likely to Generate Airborne Asbestos FiberRelease

CLEANUP AND WASTE DISPOSALMeans to Decontaminate Brake Shoes, Clutch Plates, and Other Equipment Available;Means to Decontaminate Friable Asbestos Waste Containers Before Removal fromRegulated Area;

Procedures to Account for and Track Asbestos Waste Both Friable and Non-Friable;Procedure to Verify Completion of Cleanup

LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR LEVEL II TRAINING: AUTOMOTIVE

A Background

Following this presentation employees will be able to:

1 Identify the source of asbestos (naturally occurring mineral)

2 Define asbestos containing material (1% or greater) This is an

EPA/OSHA definition The State Program says that any materialcontaining any amount of asbestos is an asbestos containing material

3 Know that the only positive means of asbestos identification is

laboratory analysis

4 Identify common sources of exposure and locations of asbestos in State

Automotive Facilities

5 Be able to determine who is a Level II employee and what asbestos

related work is permitted to be done by State Employees

6 Define the term friable

7 Recognize when asbestos materials pose a potential health problem

8 Be aware of notification procedures in the event an asbestos hazard is

suspected

9 Know the requirements for carrying out asbestos related work in State

Facilities

B Objectives for Legal Aspects

1 Employees should recognize the OSHA PEL and excursion limit for

asbestos and the limitations of this regulation in disease prevention

2 Be familiar with automotive work requirements as outlined in OSHA's

4 Be able to cite the common uses for asbestos and which ones are still

allowed by the EPA

5 Know the requirements for asbestos disposal in Maryland

C Medical Aspects

Following this presentation workers will

1 Recognize the most common diseases associated with asbestos

exposure

2 Identify the most common route of entry for asbestos into the body

3 Recognize the Dose (Exposure) - Response Relationship between

inhalation of asbestos dust and disease development

4 Know the 3 defensive mechanisms the body has against asbestos

7 Recognize the importance of personal protection and dust control

measures in preventing asbestos related diseases

8 Be aware of the relationship between cigarette smoking and asbestos

related lung cancer

9 Be aware of the potential danger of contaminating work clothes with

asbestos

10 Identify 3 methods of reducing the risk of asbestos related disease in

the workplace

11 Be aware of the medical confidentiality provisions of the State

Employees Asbestos Program

12 Understand the limitations of a medical surveillance program

13 Recognize the symptoms of heat related disorders and carbon

monoxide poisoning and preventative measures that reduce the risk ofdeveloping these problems

II Control of Asbestos Hazards

The worker is expected to demonstrate his knowledge and understanding of thecontent of this training by:

- correctly answering at least 18 of 25 questions on the written test given at the

end of the class, and

- implementing principles and practices of asbestos hazard control on the job

(This is subject to verification by review and inspection by the instructor)

In turn, demonstrable success in the above will indicate achievement of the trainingand re-training objectives of the Maryland State Employees Asbestos Program

A Control Methods:

Following this presentation the trainees

1 are expected to state when asbestos may be hazardous, and

2 list the four essential control methods (prepare area, protect worker,

minimize fibers, cleanup and disposal Workers shall be encouraged totake those four principles and apply them to individual worksituations)

B Personal Protection:

Following the training on protective clothing and respiratory protection, thetrainees are expected to be able to:

1 State the reason for wearing protective clothing, the kind and items of

protective clothing required to be worn, and when it is to be worn

2 Describe and/or demonstrate the recommended donning, taping, and

removal procedures

3 Describe and/or demonstrate proper cleaning procedures before

disposable protective clothing is removed, with emphasis on leavingthe respirator on until clothing has been disposed of

6 Describe characteristics of and differentiate between air-purifying and

air-supplied respirators

7 Describe how a positive-pressure respirator differs from a

negative-pressure respirator, and state how a positive negative-pressure respiratorprovides greater protection against asbestos exposure

8 State the limitations of ½ faced negative pressure and PAPR respirators

in oxygen-deficient atmospheres

9 Describe inspection, maintenance, cleaning, and storage procedures the

worker (user) is expected to perform

10 Describe procedures to be done by the Safety and Health Specialist,

rather than the user (repair and replacement of parts)

11 Describe and/or demonstrate proper respirator donning and removal

techniques

12 Describe the purpose and various procedures of fit testing a respirator,

state factors affecting fit as well as State policies applicable

13 Describe the concept of "protection factors" and relate that to the

respirator types selected for the asbestos program

14 Describe and/or demonstrate a working understanding of a half-face

piece dual cartridge respirator (including positive and negative fittesting)

15 Describe and/or demonstrate a working understanding of a powered air

purifying respirator (PAPR), including the HEPA filters, NiCadbatteries (and the use of a flowmeter to flow test the PAPR

C Preparation of the Work Area:

Upon completion of this portion of the training, the workers are expected to beable to:

1 List required and recommended procedures, including removal of

unnecessary personnel from the immediate area: removal of essential tools, furniture, or other movable objects (to avoidcontamination)

non-2 Describe and/or demonstrate procedures for laying 6 mil poly drop

sheet on floors, constructing poly barriers to isolate brake/clutch work

if feasible

3 Describe and/or demonstrate methods of enclosing the work itself, such

as a vacuum enclosure system for automotive brake work, etc

4 Describe the requirements for restricting access to the work area,

posting of signs

D Minimizing Release of Asbestos Fibers into the Air

Upon completion of this portion of the training, workers are expected to beable to:

1 Describe and/or demonstrate the use of fiber-containment devices such

as a vacuum enclosure system, wet collection system, and plasticenclosures to confine fibers and restrict contamination of adjacentareas

2 State the reasons for using the alternate "wet methods: and describe

appropriate procedures for doing this

3 Describe and/or demonstrate the design, proper use, and maintenance

of the HEPA Vacuum for asbestos-related work, and the limitations ofconventional "shop-vac" for such work

E Cleanup and Disposal of Asbestos Waste:

Upon completion of this presentation, workers will be able to:

1 Describe two recommended methods of cleanup following asbestos

work

2 List steps, in order, in which cleanup is to be done and state reasons for

doing it in that manner

3 Describe approved methods for disposal of asbestos waste,

contaminated clothing and materials These include double-baggingand sealing in 6 mil poly bags, clearly labeled as to contents andbreathing hazard; us of locking-top fiber drums, and transport to alandfill that will accept asbestos waste

ASBESTOS SUBSTITUTE MATERIAL

USES OF ASBESTOS PRODUCT CONTAINING ASBESTOS SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS

Friction Products Clutch Facings, Disc Brake Pads, Brake Semi-metallic Disc Pads,

Drums for Cars, Trucks, Trailers, Metal Non-Asbestos Clutch

Facings Cement Pipe Asbestos-Cement Pipe Metal Pipes - Ductile Iron; Plastic Pipes - thermosetting

resin pipe (RPM); Polyvinyl chloride pipe (PFV); tensioned Concrete-Metal Pipes (PT).

Pre-Cement Sheet Asbestos-Cement Sheet, Drywall Glass Fiber Rein-forced cement Sheet, Laminated

Hardboard, (Benelex) Board, Cement/Wood Board, Calcium Silicate Cement Sheet, Polypropylene Cement Sheet, Alumina Sheet, Dual walled metal sheets inter layered with mineral wool, Mineral Fiber Cement Sheet Refractory Cement Refractory Asbestos Cement Aluminum Silicate Cement, Calcium Silicate Cement,

Mineral Fiber Cement, Wollastonite Fiber Cement, Fiberglass Cement.

Roofing Products Roofing Felts, Roofing Paper, shingles Fiberglass Felts, Single Ply Systems

-polymeric system ethylene propylene diene monomer butyl neoprene

polyvinyl chloride chlorinated, polyethylene sulfonated (CPE), - Modified bitumens;

Organic felts Thermal Insulation Asbestos Pulp (loose asbestos fibers) Compound (Approximate Maximum Use Temperature)

Polyurethane Foam (257oF) sealed, Polystyrene Foam (150oF) sealed, Urea Formaldehyde Foam 150oF) sealed, Cork (700oF) Aramid, Flax Fibers (190oF), Ceramic Fibers - Aluminum Silicate Fibers (2200oF), Calcium (1500oF), Silica Fibers (1500oF), Mineral Wool (1200oF), Rock Wood (1200oF), Sintered Powdered Metal (700oF), Franklin Fibers (Calcium Sulfate) (1800oF, Aluminum Borosilicate Fibers (600oF), Steel Fibers (1000oF), Fiberglass (1300oF).

Pipe Wrapping Insulation Asbestos Textile, Asbestos woven Fiberglass Textile and

into cloth tape, rope, braids, Papers, Silicate Fiber sleeving, blankets, Asbestos Paper Textiles and Papers, RocWool, Mineral Wool, Ceramic

Textile and Papers, Aluminum Silicate Textiles and papers, Calcium Silicate Textiles and Papers, Polyurethane Foam, Glass Form, Polystyrene Form, Urea Formaldehyde Foam.

Protective Clothing Asbestos Textile, Asbestos woven Fiberglass Textiles, Cotton

into cloth blankets, or mats Entwined Fabric, Aramid Fabric, Stabilized

Polyacrylonitrile Fabric, Novaloid Phenolic Fabric, High Temperature Nylon Fabric, Modacrylic Fabric, Heat Resistant Leather.

Electrical Insulation Asbestos Textile, Asbestos woven Mica, Ceramic Textiles

-into cloth,rope, braids, and yarn Aluminum Silicate Textiles, Calcium Silicate Textiles,

Rubberized Wire Coatings.

Gaskets Asbestos Gaskets, Asbestos embedded Vegetable Fiber Sheet, Cork,

in high temperature rubber Teflon (PTFE), Expanded Teflon, Rubber (high

temperature), Graphite.

Additive Plastics (Phenolic, vinyl, epoxy, Mica, Clay Talc, Clay,

unsaturated polyester, urea, diallyl Wollastonite, Processed phthalate, poly propylens Mineral Fiber (PMW), thermosetting polyester) Fiberglass,Franklin Coatings (Paints, caulk, sealants) Fibers, Ceramic Fibers,

Textile Fibers (aromatic

Fiberglass, Textile Fibers, Ceramic Fibers, Mineral Cellulose, Fiberglass, CeramiFibers, Rock Wool, Textile Fibers, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).

Compression Packings Asbestos Textile, Asbestos woven into Aramid Yarn, Graphite/

yarn tape, or braids Teflon-Composite, Teflon

(PTFE), Graphite Tape, Flax Yarn, Ceramic Textile.

CAUTION: SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS

USE THE SAME PRECAUTIONS AS FOR ASBESTOS TO ELIMINATE THE INHALATION OF FIBROUS SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS: KEEP THE DUST DOWN; USE VENTILATION WHERE POSSIBLE; USE RESPIRATORS.

HOW HOT IS YOUR JOB?

During hot summer months the excess heat at work can be more than uncomfortable - it can bedangerous Excess heat and humidity can decrease alertness, cause fatigue and slow reactions,leading to a greater chance of accidents

HOW HEAT AFFECTS YOU

Under moderate conditions the body automatically adjusts itself to keep its temperature withinsafe limits Sweating is the body's most efficient means of getting rid of heat, but the morehumid the air, the harder it is for sweat to evaporate and the harder it is for the body to cool off.Under hot and humid conditions, work becomes harder because much of our blood is going tothe surface of the body, and less is available to the active muscles Loss of salt from sweatingcan result in fatigue

HEAT EXHAUSTION Losing too much fluid, salt or both will result in heat exhaustion

Heavy sweating, weakness, nausea and headache results and skin is moist and pale In seriouscases vomiting and lose of consciousness may occur

HEAT STROKE When the body is unable to sweat and can't get rid of excess heat, heat strokemay result The skin becomes hot, dry and spotted red The temperature of the body rises,sometimes as high as 106oF Confusion, delirium and convulsions and death may result

HOW TO MEASURE HEAT

A regular thermometer can't tell you if it's too hot to work safely You need to know more thanthe air temperature The important factors for measuring heat are:

Air temperatureHumidityAir movementHeat coming off hot surfaces

A special thermometer called the Wet Bulb Globe Thermometer combines all four factors into asingle reading, which is called the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) When this readingreaches 79oF (WBGT) health illnesses can develop.

HOW TO REDUCE HEAT STRESS

Cool drinking water should be available

Local ventilation can draw hear or steam from the work area

Hot equipment should be isolated, enclosed or insulated

Operating heat of equipment can be set to minimum temperatures

Frequent breaks and air conditioned or cooler rest areas are necessary

Heavy work can be scheduled in the coolest part of the day

OSHA requires employers to provide you with a safe and healthful work environment

CARBON MONOXIDE

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas which gives no warning to itsvictim It is the most widespread gas hazard in industry today and has taken the lives ofMaryland workers Carbon monoxide is usually produced by the incomplete burning of fossilfuels A common source of carbon monoxide is the internal combustion engine

Carbon monoxide's main effect is to rob the body of its oxygen supply After being inhaled, COcombines 200 times faster with the blood's oxygen carrier, hemoglobin, than does oxygen Thismeans that a worker can die of carbon monoxide poisoning even when there is plenty of oxygenavailable in the air

Carbon monoxide must also be considered a safety hazard The unsuspecting worker may beaffected by drowsiness or poor coordination likely sources of accidents The potential for COpoisoning is greater in the winter, when ventilation is usually decrease in factories, warehouses

and garages due to the closing of doors and windows.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

An exposure to carbon monoxide may be sudden with symptoms coming on rapidly It isimportant to know these symptoms They may be the only warning a worker has that carbonmonoxide is in the area Headache and dizziness may be followed by a ringing in the ears,nausea, muscle weakness, breathlessness or confusion Continued exposure may cause a loss ofconsciousness and eventually death

Since many of these symptoms may be mistaken for common ailments (such as the flu), it isimportant to take note of symptoms seen in groups of workers Is several workers in one areacomplain of headache and dizziness, consider carbon monoxide as the possible cause

Compressed Air Operations

Cupola Operations in Iron and Steel Foundries

Iron Working

Kiln Firing (indoors)

Laundries

Lift Trucks (Gasoline & Propane)

Metal Oxide Reduction

Organic Chemical Manufacture

Space Heaters

Tunnel Operations

Warehousing Operations

THE POTENTIAL FOR EXPOSURE BECOMES MUCH GREATER ANYTIME WORK

IS BEING DONE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.

PREVENTION

Elimination - The best approach, whenever possible, is to eliminate the cause of carbonmonoxide at its source Some warehouses, for instance, have switched from gasoline or propanepowered forklifts to electric powered forklifts

Ventilation - Proper ventilation is often the most effective means to prevent overexposure to CO.Local exhaust ventilation which captures the gas at its source is usually preferred In auto shops,

a local venting duct should be attached to the tailpipe of any running automobile

Maintenance - Fuel burning devices engines, stoves, furnaces, heaters - should be inspectedregularly and adjusted for maximum combustion efficiency Deficient units should be repaired(or replaced) promptly to make sure that the least possible amount of CO is being generated

Monitoring - Employers and workers should survey a workplace to determine which processesare likely to generate CO Inexpensive sampling equipment is available which can determine thepresence of CO and also estimate the amount of CO present in the air

Alarms - If there is a danger of CO leaking into a workplace, audible or visible alarms or signalsshould be used to protect workers

Emergency Plan - In areas where the possibility of a large CO exposure exists (such as a leakfrom a pipeline), an emergency plan should be developed Training must be provided forworkers so that they know about the plan and what to do in an emergency The plan shouldcover correct rescue equipment (including SCBA respirators), oxygen availability and medicalresponse MOSH can review emergency plans and provide advice about their effectiveness

First Aid Treatment

If a worker is found unconscious, do not automatically assume it is a heart attack Consider COpoisoning, and take immediate steps to protect yourself and others who may be exposed

If you suspect CO poisoning, move the victim at once to an uncontaminated area Tragicaccidents have occurred where people have tried to rescue or give first aid to a co-worker in apoisonous atmosphere

Once you are in the fresh air, begin CPR, if necessary, while someone calls for emergencymedical care Be sure to tell the medical personnel that CO poisoning is suspected

The Role of MOSH

For Workers - MOSH enforces the carbon monoxide standard and will respond to workercomplaints Any employer found overexposing workers to carbon monoxide could receive acitation requiring corrective action In addition, MOSH will provide training to groups ofworkers on the hazards of carbon monoxide Speakers are available as well as a slide/tapepresentation on the topic

For Employers - MOSH's Consultation services program is available to employers upon request

An industrial hygienist will monitor the workplace to determine if there is a potential carbonmonoxide hazard and provide written recommendations for preventing worker exposure to CO.There is no charge for this service

ASBESTOS MEDICAL MONITORING PROGRAM FOR STATE EMPLOYEES

INTRODUCTION

The State of Maryland is concerned with safe guarding the occupational safety & health of itsemployees It was this concern that prompted the signing by the Governor of an Executive Orderputting the State Employees Asbestos Program into effect

The prevention of work related illness and accidents depends on awareness of risk, control of thework environment and the promotion of healthful & safe work practices The State EmployeesAsbestos Program is working towards providing a safer work environment be providing

mandatory training to all employees who may be potentially exposed to asbestos in the

performance of normal work activities Any employee whose job activity may require cuttinginto, breaking, or otherwise disturbing asbestos or asbestos containing materials has been

designated as a Level II employee and is required to participate in the Medical Monitoring

Program

WHAT IS MEDICAL MONITORING

Medical monitoring is a screening of the health of Level II and former Level II employees bymeans of periodic medical examinations The purpose of medical monitoring is to both detectand prevent possible adverse health effects of occupational exposure to asbestos dust as early aspossible and to evaluate an employee's fitness to wear a respirator For State employees in Level

II job categories that have duties that may involve potential asbestos exposure, medical

monitoring can provide the following

Early recognition of pre-existing lung disease or other conditions that may affect an

employee's ability to wear a respirator or work with asbestos

Prompt referral for follow-up of abnormal findings

Indication of the effectiveness of respirator use & safe work practices taken to reduce

asbestos exposure (By looking at the rate of asbestos related diseases among Level IIemployees since the program began)

Identification of health factors that may increase an individual's risk of developing

asbestos related disease

Determination of appropriate follow-up and counseling for early asbestos related

conditions or smoking

Periodic evaluation of fitness for respirator use and work with asbestos

The examination provided is highly specific for the detection of asbestos related illness or

respiratory abnormalities The purpose of this examination is not to take the place of your

regular physical exams or routine medical care

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR MONITORING?

The Medical Monitoring Program provides medical examinations for all Level II State

employees whose work may involve exposure to asbestos Under the provisions of the StateEmployees Asbestos Program it is mandatory that any employee who works with asbestos mustparticipate in medical screening The exam will be offered to all Level II employees, includingretired employees and new employees prior to placement

If an employee can document previous Level II exposure as a State employee but who no longerworks with asbestos, he or she may also participate in the Medical Monitoring Program

If an employee refuses to work with asbestos, he or she will not be eligible for medical

monitoring unless previous Level II exposure to asbestos as a State employee can be

documented

CONTENT OF THE EXAMS:

The exams will consist of:

Questions about medical & work history

Measurement of the blood pressure

Examination of the heart & lungs

Pulmonary function test (to evaluate lung function)

CONFIDENTIALITY:

Confidentiality of medical records will be assured with access limited strictly to medical

personnel Records will be subject to release pursuant to the Federal (OSHA) Regulation ofAccess to Employee Exposure and Medical Records 29CFR1910.1020 Supervisory personnelwill only receive information that workers have been examined & approved for respirator use

Employees that want a copy of their medical records must request the Medical Release

Authorization form and fill it out The form can be obtained from The State Employees

Asbestos Program

RESULTS OF THE EXAMS:

Employees will be individually notified of their fitness for duty Information will be sent

directly to the employee’s home address from the clinic Recommendations will be made forfollow-up screening and referral if appropriate

SIGNIFICANCE OF ABNORMAL TEST RESULTS:

Many of the abnormalities found in people who work with asbestos may also be found in thegeneral population, and may or may not be a result of exposure to asbestos on the job Questionsconcerning abnormal test results should be discussed with the Medical Monitoring Physician atthe clinic

ANNUAL FOLLOW-UP EXAMS:

Employees will return for follow-up exams annually

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT MEDICAL MONITORING YOU MAY

CONTACT THE STATE EMPOLYEES ASBESTOS PROGRAM.

LAWS AND REGULATIONS

The law is one tool for a safer and healthier job However, the protection furnished byoccupational and environmental safety laws depend extensively on how well people comply withthese provisions When it comes to asbestos and other hazardous materials, substantial

compliance is not enough Everyone must do their part For example, if just one individual fails

to comply with the requirements, he/she could create conditions that endanger the entire workcrew or could contaminate the environment Thus, it is extremely important for everyone

working with asbestos to know the safety and health requirements Each person must followthem to the letter and should insist that fellow workers also follow the requirements

Supervisors have a ethical and legal responsibility to ensure that work proceeds in a safemanner The minimum standards for safe asbestos work are prescribed in regulations set forth

by OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and EPA (the EnvironmentalProtection Agency) These regulations were promulgated on statutes enacted by Congress, andcarry enforcement penalties for non-compliance There are also State of Maryland Regulationsbased on laws enacted by the Maryland General Assembly, which both complement and

supplement Federal Regulations

As stated before, these regulations set the minimum requirements to protect workers andthe environment from asbestos hazards Before any work commences on an asbestos job, youshould assess all the potential safety & health hazards on the job site, and be sure that appropriatecontrol measures are implemented according to established practices in the industry It is

recommended that a copy of the OSHA regulation 29 CFR1910.1001 and its Appendix F bechecked as part of the project planning process

ASBESTOS STANDARDS and REGULATIONS Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) General Industry Standards

29 CFR 1910.1001 ASBESTOS Replaced 1910.1001 Asbestos, tremolite, anthophyllite, and actinolite on August 10, 1994 Adopted by Maryland (MOSH) on Jan 31, 1995.

Applies to all occupational exposure to asbestos except work in construction and in ship building, repairing, and breaking (have their own specific standard).

Permissible Exposure Limits of 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter of air as an 8-hour Weighted Average (TWA) exposure and as an Excursion Limit (EL) of 1.0 f/cc of air averaged over a 30-minute sampling period.

Time-Specific compliance methods for brake and clutch repair and service:

Engineering controls and work practices for brake and clutch inspection,

disassembly, repair, and assembly operations:

must use a negative pressure enclosure/HEPA vacuum system (Method A) or

a low pressure/wet cleaning method (Method B) as detailed in Appendix F.

may use an equivalent method if it demonstrates results similar to Method A in Appendix F.

Exception:

if no more than 5 pair of brakes or clutches per week are inspected,

disassembled, repaired, or assembled, the method in paragraph (D) of

Appendix F may be used.