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TO: M. E . Our d i n M. 0 . Lindsey L . 0 . Pell J . A . Roberts R . A . Mendez J . B . Leverton DATE : Nov smber 7, 1986 SUBJECT: ASBESTOS STANDARDS O O The attached recommendations represents this committee's study on OSHA * s f i nal asbestos standards, and its impact on the Ma i n tenance Departmen t. Following the charter provided, we reviewed OSHA*s occupational exposure standards 29 CFR. 1910.1001 and 29 CFR 1926.58. Our conclusions and recommendations yielded from this study, are divided into tour (4) major categories. Maintenance Procedure D-12 Personal Protection Equipment Training S umma r y " These categories are attached for your information and review. If you have any questions or comments concerning the attached documents, please contact anyone of us. /md v RECEIVED j/W88 1987 ^intfnance dfpt. UCC 006367 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS ' OSHA standards will require extensive revisions In our monitoring procedures, medical surveillance, and employee training prog rams. Monitoring changes are now being reviewed by the Industrial Hygiene Department. New equipment has been purchased and is currently in use. The medical surveillance program may be adequate. Representative from Health Services should review their require ments and adjust their procedures accordingly. All employees entering a regulated area will require specific indepth training. Effective 1/17/87, OSHA will require that a "competent person or persons" be certified in all aspects of handling asbestos. We as a committee, feet additional certification witl be necessary due to anticipated State demands. UCC 006368 *' PERSONAL PROTECT I ON EQUIPMENT OSHA'o standards changes will necessitate heavy demands for new asbestos abatement equipment. This committee recognizes tho urgency in placing orders for this equipment in an effort to meet OSHA's time schedule and utlilzejfifle budget dollars. Please review our estimates listed below. Purchasing procedures can bagin upon management approval of theta r ecotnmenda t i ona . It should be noted that equipment needs may require updating as we adjust to the new standards in 19876. ITEM Portab1 a'Change Facility Negative Air Pressure System HYDA Vacuums Systems Powered Air Purifying Reap. Mfac. 1tem/Rep1acement Parts Fi1ters/W*rning Signs Total Equipment Expenses NO. REQUIRED 3 1 6 12 EST.COST 145.000 3,000 7,000 6,000 4 .000 6,000 1986 TRAINING Certified "Competent Person" 2 S 2,000 Insulator Procedure Training (1986 Maintenance Training Procedure) 1987 Recommended Training Additional "Compotent" People Insulator State Certification (First Quarter) * 2.000 * 750 UCC 006369 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE D-12 REVISIONS Significant revisions to our Maintenance Procedure D-12 (Asbestos handling), are a direct result of OSHA*s final asbestos standards changes. The reduction in OSHA's exposure limits allowed handling procedure changes from 2.0 to 0.2 fibers per cubic centimeter of air, as measured in an 8-hour time-weighted average. Consequently there is a significant impact on both personal protection requirements as well as confinement of contaminates procedures. The proposed updated Maintenance Procedure D-12 is attached in the first category. However, it should be noted that this procedure is subject to future revisions as additional OSHA standards information becomes available. UCC 006370