A Two Hour Introductory Course Rowan University Environmental Health and Safety X

COURSE OVERVIEW Introduction Identification of Asbestos History and Uses of Asbestos Routes of Entry Health Effects of Asbestos Exposure Exposure Monitoring

COURSE OVERVIEW Protection From Asbestos Exposure Assessment of ACM Damage Location of ACM Summary/Questions and Answers Adjourn

WHAT IS ASBESTOS? Naturally Occurring “A Rock” Silicate Mineral Chemical Resistant Longitudinal Cleavage Shape Serpentine hrysotile Chrysotile Amphibole Amosite, and Crocidolite Amosite, and Crocidolite >3,000 Building Products >3,000 Building Products Desirable Physical Properties Desirable Physical Properties ACM >1% Asbestos ACM >1% Asbestos

HISTORY OF ASBESTOS USE Greek Blankets Egyptian Bricks Fire Protection

WHERE CAN YOU FIND ASBESTOS? EVERYWHERE Insulation Friction Products Construction Materials Resilient Coatings Fireproofing Clothing

SPRAY-ON FIREPROOFING

FLOOR TILE

PIPE INSULATION

Boiler Wrapping and Cement Pipes

FRIABLE VS. NONFRIABLE Friable – asbestos capable of being released into the air by hand pressure. Non-Friable – must use mechanical means to become friable.

ROUTES OF ENTRY Inhalation Ingestion But NOT Absorption Injection

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM ANATOMY

HEALTH EFFECTS Asbestosis Lung Cancer Mesothelioma Other Cancers Pleural Plaques/Asbestos Warts Inhalation Hazard Inhalation Hazard Must Be Disturbed Must Be Disturbed Latency Period (15 to 40 years) Latency Period (15 to 40 years)

EXPOSURE MONITORING Air Sampling Area Samples Personal Samples

PROTECTION FROM EXPOSURE-PPE Disposable Suits Disposable Footwear Disposable Gloves If Using Chemicals - Add for Specific Chemical

PROTECTION FROM EXPOSURE-RESP. Best Protection From Exposure You Need to Wear the Right Mask With the Right Accessories YOU MAY NOT WEAR A RESPIRATOR AT YOUR JOB UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED AND CLEARED FOR USE

CARTRIDGES Mechanical Filters N,R,P 95, 99, 100 Chemical Filters Absorbent Adsorbent

MASKS Dust Masks 1/2 Face Masks Negative Pressure Positive Pressure Full Face Masks Negative Pressure Positive Pressure

PERSONAL PROTECTION - HYGIENE The Best Protection Is Common Sense Wash Your Hands and Face Frequently No Eating, Drinking, or Smoking During Asbestos Work If You Get Dirty, Change and Wash Your Clothes Separately

ASSESSMENT OF ACM DAMAGE Physical Damage Cuts, Breakage, Alteration, Friction Water Damage Delamination Deterioration

RECOGNITION OF DAMAGE

LOCATION OF ACM Review the Comprehensive Building Survey Observe the Warning Labels

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Major Fiber Release (> 3 sq.ft) Major Fiber Release (> 3 sq.ft) Stop Work Immediately Stop Work Immediately Do Not Attempt Clean-up Do Not Attempt Clean-up Secure Area Secure Area Notify Supervisor Notify Supervisor Contact Emergency Personnel Contact Emergency Personnel Do Not Reenter Area Until Instructed To Do So Do Not Reenter Area Until Instructed To Do So

RULES AND REGULATIONS OSHA OSHA EPA EPA New Jersey Subchapter 8 New Jersey Subchapter 8

ACBM MANAGEMENT Abatement Abatement O&M O&M

ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES Encapsulation Encapsulation Enclosure Enclosure Removal Removal

ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES Survey to Identify ACM Survey to Identify ACM Project Designer Project Designer Occupant Notification Occupant Notification Work Area Containment Work Area Containment Posting of Work Areas Posting of Work Areas Engineering Controls/PPE Engineering Controls/PPE Air Monitoring Air Monitoring Accredited Contractor Accredited Contractor

O&M ACTIVITIES In-House Small Scale, Short Duration Projects In-House Small Scale, Short Duration Projects Maintenance or Repair Only Maintenance or Repair Only 160 Square Feet/260 Linear Feet/35 Cubic Feet 160 Square Feet/260 Linear Feet/35 Cubic Feet Trained Personnel Trained Personnel Schedule and Coordinate with EH&S prior to activity (including floor tile and other non-friable material) Schedule and Coordinate with EH&S prior to activity (including floor tile and other non-friable material)

QuizQuiz What is Asbestos? What is Asbestos? Name 3 Building Materials That May Contain Asbestos? Name 3 Building Materials That May Contain Asbestos? Name 3 Diseases Associated With Asbestos Exposure? Name 3 Diseases Associated With Asbestos Exposure? When is Asbestos a Health Hazard? When is Asbestos a Health Hazard? What Greatly Increases the Risk of Lung Cancer? What Greatly Increases the Risk of Lung Cancer? What Should You Do If You Identify Damaged ACM? What Should You Do If You Identify Damaged ACM?

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