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Asbestos Employee Information and Training
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Health effects of asbestos exposure v Asbestosis v Lung cancer 1a
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Health effects of asbestos exposure v Mesothelioma v Effects do not develop immediately - may take 20 years 1b
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Relationship between smoking, asbestos, and lung cancer v The more asbestos fibers inhaled, the greater the risk of disease - smoking increases the risk v Asbestos fibers remain in air for hours; are inhaled by people 2a
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Relationship between smoking, asbestos, and lung cancer v Most severe cases have been experienced in: ShipbuildingShipbuilding MiningMining MillingMilling FabricatingFabricating 2b
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Operations that could result in exposure v May be found in building areas accessible to the public v Boiler and machinery rooms v Building materials 3a
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Operations that could result in exposure v Floor coverings v Ceiling tile 3b
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Operations that could result in exposure v Pipe wrap v Fireproofing v Acoustical/ decorative treatments 3c
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Operations that could result in exposure v Amount in products varies from approximately 1 percent to nearly 100 percent v Exposure is most likely to occur during maintenance activities 3d
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Engineering controls, work practices v Few engineering control options available v Use proper PPE v Prevent disturbing or damaging asbestos-containing areas 4a
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Protection procedures v Work practices v Emergency clean-up v PPE Protective clothingProtective clothing Head and foot coverHead and foot cover 5a
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Protection procedures v Engineer, facilities manager should oversee asbestos-related activities v Maintain close surveillance to ensure asbestos is not disturbed/damaged 5b
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Limitations of respirators, PPE v Should be applicable and suitable for intended purpose v Ensure respirator fits properly, is comfortable, provides adequate protection 6a
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Limitations of respirators, PPE v Written program is necessary whenever operations/ maintenance program specifies respirator use 6b
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Worker protection programs v Protects workers from exposure to hazards harmful to health/safety v Engineering controls 7a
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Worker protection programs v Personal exposure monitoring v Medical surveillance v Personal protective equipment 7b
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