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Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) |
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regulated by EPA/OSHA/State/Local Agencies |
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Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): |
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standard that sets the number of asbestos fibers a worker can be exposed to. |
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National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) |
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an EPA regulation that dictates requirement of ACM removal before remodel/demo in order to prevent significant asbestos release into the air. |
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Asbestos Hazards Emergency Response Act (AHERA) |
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an EPA regulation that handles asbestos found in K-12 schools, and requires that all facilities be inspected to determine the presence and amount of asbestos |
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The three most common types of asbestos found in buildings |
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• Chrysotile: white asbestos, accounts for about 95% of asbestos found • Amosite: brown asbestos • Crocidolite: blue asbestos |
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toxic material once used in paint and other household products, found in air from industrial sources, and in drinking water from plumbing materials. |
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Original Uses for Asbestos |
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spray fireproofing, sound proofing, pipe insulation, floor/ ceiling tiles, mastic, etc. |
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How to positively identify asbestos? |
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Laboratory analysis is the only way to positively identify asbestos |
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Who is responsible for cost of asbestos identification and removal? |
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Owner is responsible for cost to identify and remove asbestos |
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Methods to minimize/contain asbestos fibers during removal: |
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• Wet methods • HEPA vacuuming • Area isolation • Use of Personal Protective Equipment • Avoid sawing, sanding and drilling |
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Methods to minimize/contain lead during removal: |
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• If disturbing more than 6 sf of lead paint in homes, child care facilities, or a school built before 1978, the work must be done by contractors certified by the EPA to follow procedures for safe removal • Contain work area • Minimize dust • Clean up thoroughly |
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