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APPENDIX II lr EPA SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS POK ASBESTOS REMOVAL The following are suggested specifications which should be presented to a prospective contractor to determine whether'a.' renovation or asbestos reaoval job can be accoaplished in a safe and satisfactory aaimer. 1. Docunentat ion of Perforaance in Asbestoa Reaoval a. The contractor shall furnish docunentation of successful perforaance in asbestos reaoval. This will Include naae and address of purchaser of service, location of work perforaed, and a record or air aonitoring for asbestos as required by OSBA 1910.1001. b. The contractor will have at all tines in his possession at his office (one copy) and in view at the job site (one copy), OSHA regulation 1910.1001, Asbestos, and Environaental Protection Agency 40 CFR Part 61, subpart B: National Ealssion standard for asbestos, asbestos stripping work practices, and disposal of asbestos waste. 2. Scone of Work a. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, services, insurance and equipment necessary for the complete removal of all asbestos located at the site in accordance vith the i I ! t i aft oo2ov guideline* or regulations of the responsible state agency; EPA and OSHA. b. .The contractor shall furnish proof that aaployees have had instruction on the dangers of asbestos ex posure, on respirator use, deeoncaaination, and OSHA regulations. Worker's Press and Eouinacnt for Asbestos Removal a. Work clothes will consist of full body coveralls, disposable head covers, boots* or;speakers, and respi ratory protective equipaent as required by OSHA regu lations. Eye protection and hard hats should be avail able as appropriate. b. Coveralls should be of a paper disposable type. c. Respiratory protection for workers shall be provided by the contractor as required by current OSHA regulation. Decontamination All workers, without exception: a. Will change work clothes at designated areas prior to start of day's work. Lockers or acceptable substitutes - will be provided by the contractor for street and work clothes. b. All work clothes will be recaoved in the work area prior to departure froa this area. Workers would then proceed to showers. Workers will shower before lunch and at the end of each day's work. Hot water, towers, soap, and hygienic conditions are the responsibility of the contractor. F-2 LLA 002038 3. No took in*, eating or drinking is to tskc place ones beyond the clean rood at the job site. Prior to smoking, eating or drinking, workers will fully decontaminate by showering. Each worker will then dress into a new clean disposable coverall to east, smoke or drink. This new coverall can then be used to reenter the work area. 4. Work footwear will remain inside work area until completion of the job. . 5. Pre-Asbestos Removal Preparation a. The contractor will thoroughly seal all openings and fixtures Including, but not limited to, beating and ven tilating duets, sky lights, doors, windows, and lighting with polyethylene taped securely in place. b. Polyethylene sheets (fr mil minimum) will be used to cover che entire floor and wall surfaces. c. The contractor will set up a decontamination facility in a predesignated area which will house the changing room, shower area, and equipment area. d. Adequate toilet facilities should exist in the work area to avoid decontamination for this purpose. Vhere such faci lities do not exist, the contractor will provide portable service. e. Procedures will be written for evacuation of injured workers. Aid for a seriously Injured worker will not be delayed for reasons of decontamination. F-3 LLA 002039 Methods of Atbtitoi >wwvl a. The aibiitei material will be sprayed with water containing an additive to enhance penetration. The % additive, or wetting agent, will be 50 percent poly ethylene eater and 50 percent polyoxyethylene ether at a concentration of 1 ounce per.5 gallons of water. A fine apray of this solution oust V* applied to pre vent fiber disturbance preceding the removal of the asbestos material. The asbestos will be sufficiently saturated to prevent emission of airborne fibers in excess of the exposure limits prescribed in the OSHA standards referenced In these specifications. b. Resmval of the asbestos material will be done in small sections with two-person teams, on staging platforms, if needed. The material will be packed into labeled 6-mll plastic bags held within 55-gal drums prior to starting the next section to prevent the material from drying. c. Packed and sealed drums, with the required labeling, will be delivered to a predesignated disposal site for burial. Labels and all necessary signs shall be in accordance with EPA and OSHA standards. d. Following removal, the entire area will be wet cleaned. After a 24-hour period to allow for dust settling, the entire area will be wet cleaned again. During this settling period, no entry, activity, or ventilation will F-4 LLA 002040 be allowed. Twenty-four hours after the second cleaning all surfaces in the entire work area will be thoroughly vacuumed and wet mopped. e. All polyethylene material, tape, cleaning material, and clothing will be placed in plastic-lined drums, sealed and labeled as described above for the asbestos waste material. f. All equipment will be cleaned of asbestos SMterial prior to leaving the work area. Air Monitoring a. Throughout the removal and cleaning operations, air sample monitoring will be conducted to ensure that the Contractor is complying with all codes, regulations and ordinances. The method to be used is described in OSHA standards, 1910.93a. The air monitoring technician and his equipment will be subject to approval of the purchaser's represen tative. Prior to the start of any work, the technician's method of measurement and proof that his method is approved by the Secretary of Labor of the United States will be submitted to the purchasers representatives for his approval, b. Air monitoring will be performed to provide the following samples during the period of asbestos removal: F-5 Lift 002041 Area to be sampled Work area Dumber ef samples 4 Minimum sample 1 la liters 60 Outside work area barriers 2 120 Outside building 2 240 Samples will be taken after the actual removal operation has begun. B. Clean-up and Guarantee a. After the second cleaning operation the following test should be performed: A complete visual inspection should be made to insure dust free conditions, and tvo air sanples within 48 hours after conpletiou of all cleaning work should be taken. (Minima volume of air saaple 240 liters). b. If ooncoapllance occurs, repeat cleaning and neasureaent until space is in compliance. Defer to 29 CHt 1910.1001, 7a. 9. Disposal of Asbestos Material and Belated Debris a. All asbestos naterlals and miscellaneous debris la sealed drums will be transported to the predesignated disposal site in r '.cordance with the guidelines of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. b. Workers unloading the sealed drums and machinery operators will wear respirators when handling material at the disposal site. F-6 LLA 002042 e. Th bags ujr bo dumped from th drums into ths burial sics. The drums may b rsusad. However, If a bag is broken or damaged, tb* antira dna should ba burlad. 10. If, at any time, the purchaser's representative decides that work practice are violating pertinent regulations or endangering workers, he will immediately notify in writ ing the on-site contractor representative that operations will cease until corrective action is taken. .4 . ' - - - Figure F--1 shows the general sequence which should be followed in an aabestoa removal operation. F-7 LLA 002043