1. Toxic Substances Fort Wainwright, Alaska Environmental Officer Course 2011 Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 1

2. Name//office/phone/email address Outline I.Introduction II.Asbestos III.Asbestos Health Risks IV.Lead-based Paint V.Lead-based Paint Health Risks VI.Summary UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 2 TOXIC SUBSTANCES

3. Introduction Fort Wainwright has many older and historical buildings which may contain asbestos and lead- based paint. Remediation has occurred on a case-by-case basis – your building may still contain these materials! Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 3 TOXIC SUBSTANCES

4. Asbestos A group of naturally occurring minerals that separate into fibers. Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) – any material or product that contains more than 1% of asbestos. Fibers can break down smaller than some germs. Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 4 TOXIC SUBSTANCES

5. Asbestos Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 5 TOXIC SUBSTANCES

6. Asbestos Friable – ACM that contains more than one percent asbestos as determined by 40 CFR 763, subpart E, Appendix E, when dry can be crumbled, pulverized or reduced into a powder by hand pressure; includes durable materials in poor condition. Non-friable – ACM that when dry can not be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 6 TOXIC SUBSTANCES

7. Asbestosis Scarring of the lung tissue –Latency period of 10-30 years. –Symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, weakness. –Treatments include removal from exposure source, prevention and/or prompt treatment of respiratory illnesses. Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 7 TOXIC SUBSTANCES

8. Lung Cancer Cancerous growth of lung tissue –Latency period of about 30 years. –Risk increases exponentially with smoking. –Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 8 TOXIC SUBSTANCES

9. Mesothelioma Malignancy of the lung or abdominal cavity lining –Latency period about 30-40 years. –Symptoms include chest/abdominal pain, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting. –Is always fatal. Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 9 TOXIC SUBSTANCES

10. Asbestos Uses Found in thousands of products. Has not been banned except in certain uses/products. Anything that is not glass, wood, or metal may contain asbestos. Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 10 TOXIC SUBSTANCES

11. Pipe Insulation Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 11 TOXIC SUBSTANCES

12. Brake Pads Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 12 TOXIC SUBSTANCES

13. Miscellaneous Building Materials Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 13 TOXIC SUBSTANCES

14. Flooring and Mastic Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 14 TOXIC SUBSTANCES

15. Old Safes Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 15 TOXIC SUBSTANCES

16. Lead-based Paint LBP – Lead-based Paint −Concentration of lead is 1mg/cm2 (or 5,000  g/g by dry weight) or more of lead. LCP – Lead Containing Paint −Concentration is 4999 ppm or less. −Not regulated by the EPA. −OSHA still requires special work practices. Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 16 TOXIC SUBSTANCES

17. Lead-based Paint Health Risks −Dizziness −Nausea −Headaches −Constipation −Irritability −Fatigue −Abdominal Pain −Sterility −Birth Defects −Miscarriages/Still births −Kidney failure −Cardio- respiratory arrest −Coma −Many more… Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 17 TOXIC SUBSTANCES

18. What does LBP look like? Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 18 TOXIC SUBSTANCES

19. Summary Be aware that your buildings may contain asbestos or lead-based paint. If you need to clean the area, damp mop – do not sweep. Do not start any construction projects, remodel/demolish without first contacting PWE for prior approval. Always contact PWE with any questions. Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 19 TOXIC SUBSTANCES

20. INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND “Sustain, Support and Defend” END Name//office/phone/email address UNCLASSIFIED 10/8/2015 20 TOXIC SUBSTANCES