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ROCKDALE OPERATIONS EMPLOYEE ASBESTOS HANDBOOK ARD 004440 HANDBOOK CONTENTS PURPOSE GENERAL POLICY HEALTH EFFECTS RESPONSIBILITIES: EMPLOYEE DO'S EMPLOYEE DONT'S ASBESTOS MATERIALS LABEL AND MARKING TRAINING ALCOA CORPORATE POLICY REGULATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7-10 11 12 13 ARD 004441 PURPOSE The purpose of this handbook is to provide information necessary for the EMPLOYEE to protect themself, others and their work place from asbestos exposure. This Rockdale Operations Employees Asbestos Handbook is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of OSHA, MSHA, EPA, and the Alcoa Corporate Engineering Standards. This handbook is a part of the continuing effort of Alcoa-Rockdale Operations to reach its goal(^^a leader in safety and quality. ARD 004442 GENERAL POLICY Asbestos has been widely used in a variety of products, many of which are or have been used at Rockdale Operations. Asbestos creates a significant health hazard potential to employees who inhale airborn fibers. Due to the potential, it is the responsibility of every employee at Rockdlae Operations to know and under stand the implications of asbestos in the work place. It is the resposibility of every employee to avoid personal exposure or exposure of others to asbestos. The inspection, collection, sampling, or abatement of asbestos must be performed by trained, qualified, and authorized personnel only. ARD 004443 HEALTH EFFECTS OF ASBESTOS Asbestos ha&Jsz&h known to cause cancer in humans. It is offically listed as a carcinogen by OSHA. INHALATION - Excessive exposure to asbesto^dusjy causes chronic inflammations of lung tissue, as well as cancers, in both man- 1 and animals. fjdM Prolonged exposure to asbestos (tfiisff has been found to cause pulmonaryTibrosis (asbestoses), which may be disabling and even fatal. ARD 004444 HEALTH EFFECTS OF ASBESTOS asbestos is not handled in the ^reccuiHBended manner the following^gthef^ potential adverse effects are possible. EYE - Mechanical injury only. INGESTION - Amounts ingested incidental due to industrial exposure diw not lHroly cause injury. SKIN - Mechaical injury only. Skin adsorption is unlikely. MUTAGENICITY - Some forms of asbestos reported to induce chromosomal changes in tissue culture. ARD 004446 RESPONSIBILITIES EMPLOYEE DO'S * Get positive identification of any materials in question. If there is a^josTBIIity that asbestos may be present, notify your supervisor. * Be aware of sub-4ayesed materials. Some vessels, equipment, etc. may contain more than one type of insul ation. Asbestos material may be covered by refractory, siding, or insulation. * Know where asbestos is present in your work area. Avoid disturbing these areas.* * Inform others in the general area where asbestos work is in progress. ARD 004446 RESPONSIBILITIES EMPLOYEE DONT'S * Use materials containing asbestos. \ * Sandblast, waterblast, or blowoff \ materials containing asbestos. I * Use compressed air to remove or / disturb asbestos materials. / /* yio r regulated areas or decontamination areas. i <i i * Use asbestos tabled bags for disposal \ of general trash or for any other 1 uses. * ARD 004447 ASBESTOS MATERIALS ^f TERMAL BLANKETS,BATS,BLOCKS TEXTILE CLOTH,FELTS,SHEETS,CORD GASKET MATERIALS PACKING MATERIALS TRANSITE PIPE ROOF TILES,SHINGLES,TILES SIDING CLAPBOARD,SHINGLES FLOOR TILES WALL COVERING BRAKE PADS,LININGS CAULKING PUTTY JOINT COMPOUND MASTICS STUCCO ARC CHUTES BRAIDED CABLES INSULATING FIBER BOARD ROOF PAINT ARD 004448 ASBESTOS LABEL AND MARKING The following labels and tags may be found on installations which contain asbestos. LABELS AND TAGS (EXAMPLES) ARD 004449 ASBESTOS LABEL AND MARKING The following labels and tags may be found on installations which contain asbestos. LABELS AND TAGS (EXAMPLES) MID 004460 ASBESTOS LABEL AND MARKING Asbestos containing insulation systems are sometimes identified by color coded lagging or lagging bands. RED LAGGING - Asbestos RED LAGGING BANDS - Asbestos GREEN LAGGING - Asbestos free GREEN LAGGING BANDS - Asbestos free OTHER COLORS - Unknown ARD 004451 ASBESTOS LABEL AND MARKING Asbestos containing insulation systems are sometimes identified by color coded lagging or lagging bands. ARD 004452 ASBESTOS LABEL AND MARKING Asbestos containing insulation systems are sometimes identifier by color coded lagging or lagging banns. ARD 004453 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS The Rockdale Operations Absestos Program is designed to provide employees the know ledge and skills necessary to safely deal with asbestos hazards on the job. The fol lowing represents the minimum training req uirements required to meet federal, state and Corporate guidelines. GENERAL PLANT POPULATION * Asbestos Awareness Handbook * Yearly asbestos safety meeting EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH ASBESTOS * Asbestos Awareness Training * Initial 16 hr. Training * Annual 8 hr. Refresser Training ARD 004454 CORPORATE POLICY ARD 004465 ASBESTOS REGULATIONS * ALCOA ENGINEERING STANDARD 18.18 * ALCOA ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT POLICY * OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001 WORKPLACE EXPOSURE FOR ASBESTOS * OSHA 29 CFR 1926.58 ASBESTOS STANDARD FOR CONSTRUCTION * EPA 40 CFR PART 61 NATIONAL EMISSIONS STANDARDS HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS ARD 004456