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DATE: March 7, 1985 TO: Mr. R. W. Klein COPY: Mr. J. W. Beard - 511 Mr. B. V. Binford Mr. T. 0. Blum Mr. G. G. Cochran Mr. Y. 0. Dutcher - 803 Mr. D. C. Kirby - 511 Mr. F. C. Phinney Mr. J. M. Poulson - 511 Mr. F. S. Provenzano Mr. G. D. Twait Mr. D. T. Waters - 511 * Mr. H. W. Wegert - 511 ' Mr. R. f Ui <;p Mr. R. l! Yelton - 500 SUBJECT: OS/HS No. 3 Powerhouse - Texas City Plant Update No. 3 (1st Quarter 1985) Attached is the update on the Response/Actions to the subject survey which was conducted February, 1984. Status of the action planned is summarized as follows: .1 Complete 2. On-Hold 21 _3 Subtotal 3. Incomplete 24 _3 Total 27 The 3 incomplete and 3 items on-hold are circled in the text for easy reference. KWK/lrt Attachment Ken Klyng' HL.l Knockout Pots - Cont'd Response The drains will be re-routed to one unit blowdown pot minimizing any possible personnel exposure. Completion Date: Complete Responsibility: G. G. Cochran HL.2 Removal of Asbestos-Containing Insulation Asbestos-containing insulation is still present irv the No. 3 Powerhouse facility. Some activities require that this insulation be stripped. When the maintenance department insulator strips asbestos-containing insulation, OSHA CFR 1910.1001 regulations are reported to be followed. However, employee exposure to ambient concentrations of asbestos fibers have reportedly occurred at times when: 1) Unit personnel disregard the barriers installed around the area where asbestos-containing insulation is being removed. 2) Maintenance personnel other than insulators unintentionally strip asbestos-containing insulation. 3) Insulator's outer clothing which is contaminated with asbestos fibers is not properly removed. 4) Winds carry the asbestos fibers outside the area that is barricaded for the removal operation. Recommendation Continue emphasizing to unit personnel the importance of obeying barriers and the importance of following established procedures when removing asbestos-containing insulation and when removing asbestos-contaminated clothing. When the insulation material is unknown, the insulation should be treated as though it contains asbestos. Response All personnel in the area will be removed from roped off areas during removal of asbestos insulation. Completion Date: Complete Responsibility: 3. Vyvial 1549D