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PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT KRC-11 ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT Asbestos - What is it? 1.1. Definition: A generic term that applies to a group of naturally occurring, hydrated mineral SILICATES THAT ARE SEPERABLE INTO FIBERS. The most common in the U.S. is called CHRYSOTILE WHICH HAS THE FORMULA: 3 MgO 2 Si02 H20 1.2. Health Hazards 1.2.1. Asbestosis - Abnormal formation of fibrous TISSUE IN THE LUNG (FIBROSIS). 1.2.2. Brochiogenic Carcinoma - Cancer of the bronchi.* 1.2.3. Gastro-Intestinal Carcinoma - Cancer of the DIGESTIVE TRACT. 1.2.4. Mesothelioma - Cancerous tumor. * Cigarette smoking is a strongly implicated co carcinogen WITH ASBESTOS. The Asbestos Standard 2.1. OSHA - 29 cfr 1910.10C1 and 29 cfr 1926.58 2.1.1. Scope - The two standards cover all occupational exposures to asbestos. 2.1.2. Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) -0.2 fibers/cc 8-hour TWA-0.1 FIBERS/CC 8-HOUR TWA--ACTION LEVEL- KO18274 2.1.3. Personal Monitoring Requirements -Initially -Periodically (daily) -Any change in production, process, personnel, 2.1.A. control equipment, or work practices. Employee notification of monitoring results -within 15 days of receipt of results. 2.1.5. Compliance control methods -Engineering controls *Wet methods *HEPA FILTER VACUUM Encapsulation -Employee rotation is not an acceptable means of compliance! -Respiratory protection must be provided Must provide a powered air-purifying (papr) respirator if.the employee wishes. 2.1.6. Medical examinations must be provided -Preplacement -Periodic - annually -Termination 2.1.7. Other appropriate work clothing must be provided -Coveralls -Gloves, head & foot coverings -Face shields, goggles, hard hats, etc. KOI8275 n 2.1.8. Decontamination facilities (separate) -Showers -Double lockers 2.1.9. Hazard Communication Requirements -Warning signs, barricades, labels -Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) -Training 2.1.10. Recordkeeping requirements -Maintain medical records for 30 years after EMPLOYEE TERMINATION -Maintain training records for one year after EMPLOYEE TERMINATION. 2.1.11. Housekeeping requirements -Use wet methods -Use HEPA vacuum cleaner -Dry shoveling, sweeping, etc. is acceptable ONLY IF THE ABOVE PROVE INFEASIBLE. -All waste must be placed in sealed, properly LABELLED CONTAINERS 3. Effective dates of the standard -10/20/86- Complete initial exposure monitoring -11/17/86- Establish regulated areas -1/16/87- Provide powered air respirators -10/20/86- Employee training -11/17/86- Institute medical surveilance -7/20/87- Institute written compliance program -7/20/88- Implement engineering/work practice controls KOI 8276 Koch Refining Company Asbestos Compliance Program "Under development, KOI8277