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cc D R AFT -3- - Removal, modification and/or disposal of asbestos-containing mate rials; and - Use of asbestos-substitute materials. To Line Operations Management Implement C&P Standard Practices for the Identification, removal, modification, and disposal of asbestos-containing materials. Implement C&P Standard Practices covering asbestos substitute mate rial applications, and communicate the service experience with these materials. To Manufacturing Services Monitor use of asbestos-substitute materials and communicate the service experience with these materials. To C&P HS&EA Audit compliance with governmental regulations and C&P Standard Practices relating to asbestos-containing materials and, where applicable, their substitutes. C. C. Neely 47071 A049 ; i r HAc UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION _m ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DEPAWRTMENT HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY South Charleston, West Virginia BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM May 19, 19B7 Received 00003 TO: COPY: FROM: T. L. Grittie - 380, G. W. Wulfert - 380, Ul. J. Vincent -- 514, J. R.. Dement - 514, Bldg. 2000 Bldg. 33 Bldg. 109-2 Bldg. 309-2 D. A. Gosselin - 514, Bldg. 82 C. C. Neely -- 511, Bldg. 2000 P. R. Kavasmaneck - 511, Bldg.2000 T. E. Hanning MW 21 ,g87 ecu R eceivbd MAY 2 '* 1987 S. W. CLARK Iii! SUBJECT: FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND USE ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORK Mr. Roger W. Hornbaker, a representative of Project Development Group, Inc. (PDG), met with me last week and discussed company's willingness to bid on asbestos removal work within Nest Virginia. PDG is based in Pittsburgh and has performed asbestos removal jobs in Newport News, Virginia and Chicago. his PDG is insured -for asbestos work and bondable, if -required. Bids will be offered on a lump sum or time and material basis. All air monitoring results will be performed in certified AIHA labs. Credentials and pre-qualification information will be sent upon request. As asbestos removal becomes necessary, you may wish to include PDG in the bidding process. Si ncerely, TEH 05/19/87 Project Development Group. Inc. 10 Dull Road Pittsburgh. PA 15235 412-243-3100 Roger W. Hornbaker As&estos Assessment end A&aieme* TerrywE. Hanning 2000/3328 Extension 5903 A049 2 ONION CARBIDE CORPORATION 1300 Hercules Avenue - Suite 203 Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology Services Houston, Texas 77058 WANG TO WANG /' V, GQ03 DATE: TO CC May 27, 1987 Attached List Attached List SUBJECT: Safety Alert Two locations have had incidents with the potential of personnel exposure to inadequate atmospheres in enclosures built for work on asbestos containing materials. Be sure your people are aware of the potential of these hazards and testing is done to insure oxygen, explosion limits, and that TLV requirements are met. The enclosures are confined spaces and need to meet your location requirements. Both locations are conducting investigations of the incidents and we will send those as soon as they are available. Thanks. Very truly yours, UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION Larry E. Calvert LEC:cb 7222K UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION 3>^ -t* HOUSTON TSxi5T?OS6 26 May 1987 00003 TO: Attached List CC: Attached List SUBJECT: FINAL DRAFT OF RECOMMENDED C&P PROGRAM PHASE-OUT USE OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS IN WORK PLACE - CHEMICALS AND PLASTICS GROUP In the package I sent out April 28, 1987, I made two mistakes. Please note the corrections as follows. - Paragraph two, last sentence should be 1989 not 1987. Although, as pointed out, it may not be pertinent that 1989 is the approved date. - The recommended C&P Program attached was supposed to be the revised 9/29/86 draft, not the 8/28/86 draft. I have attached the 9/29/86 document. The key change is that the 9/29/86 document is defined as a program not a policy. My apologies for the errors. axZL LECrka Attachment 7212K Larry E. Calvert o. c DRAFT RECOMMENDED C&P PROGRAM CHEMICAL AND PLASTICS BUSINESS GROUP (C&P) 9/29/86 GOAL: PHASEOUT USE OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS0>IN THE WORK PLACE PURPOSE/BACKGROUND The Corporate Charter (1.1) contains the following commitment to em ployees: "To provide working conditions, programs of training and education, and persistent review and appropriate modifi cation of facilities and practices to protect the health and safety of employees." It also contains a social commitment to conduct business "In accordance with all the applicable national and local laws and regulations." As a result of available evidence that airborne asbestos In the occupa tional environment had proven to be carcinogenic In man, all C&P Insulation Standards were revised In 1976 to specify only asbestos-free Insulating materials; and new or replacement Installations of these materials have sub sequently been selected accordingly. Additionally, a Safety/Health Standard designated SH-256 was prepared covering the safe removal and handling (In cludes disposal) of asbestos-containing Insulating material during renova tion and demolition. The requirements of this Standard equal or exceed those of current applicable government standards. OSHA's rule-making efforts relative to asbestos usage in the work place are mired In controversy. Hearings on the latest EPA proposal which In cludes the phaseout of all asbestos over a ten-year period are now In prog ress. The proposal states: "EPA Is considering banning the manufacture. Importation, and processing of asbestos construction products and asbestos clothing soon after the rule's promulgation with the category of asbestos friction products banned about five years later, and other asbestos products banned at a later time." Gaskets and packing that contain asbestos are In the category of "other asbestos products" that would apparently be banned after ten years. No peer company that we are aware of has a target date for removal of existing asbestos-containing Insulation, gaskets, or packing; however, one major chemical company has recently discontinued the purchase of asbestos-containing gaskets and packing. A cost analysis of pipe-size gaskets shows that GRAFOIL*, probably the most expensive of the acceptable gasket substitute materials. Is, In fact, cost effective when the cost of mandatory work practices associated with the use of asbestos (e.g., wetting for removal or airborne fiber (^"Asbestos-containing materials" Include but are not limited to Insulation, gaskets, packing, welding blankets, and construction products. AG490o) rc DRAFT 2- - 9/29/86 exposure monitoring during removal, placing In labeled plastic bags after removal, landfill disposal, and record keeping) Is considered. The same conclusion Is drawn relative to valve packing when the additional considera tions of Improved service life and sealablllty are Included. Consistent with the aforementioned commitments and the economic use of materials, C&P has concluded that positive actions relative to asbestos-con taining materials*1* should be taken. RECOMMENDED C&P PROGRAM Except as otherwise provided by applicable law. Chemicals and Plastics Business Group will: Continue to phase out the use of asbestos-containing materials: Asbestos-containing Insulation shall be replaced with asbestos-free materials as required to maintain structural and functional Integ rity. No asbestos-containing materials shall be purchased after January 1, 1989. C&P Standard Practices shall be employed for the Identification, removal, modification, and/or disposal of asbestos-containing mate rials; and for use of asbestos-substitute materials. Evaluation of asbestos-substitute materials shall include considera tion of health effects as well as suitability for Intended service and cost. A variance approval procedure shall be employed to cover considera tion of uncommon circumstances. Approval must always include en dorsement of C&P HS&EA management. SCOPE This Recommended Program applies to all C&P operated/hosted facili ties. Other components of the Corporation will be apprised of Its content.' DELEGATION The assignment of duties and authority to carry out the Recommended C&P Program defined herein Is delegated as follows: To Central Engineering Department Develop and maintain C&P Standard Practices covering: - Identification of asbestos-containing materials; .. , AU48 i C