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yt. UNION CARBIDE r- wv. , ra \ V_i * ,\\5 \s >' V L f*- t_ t- * t^cV* v; <** L &h Hy C> > < r, V '<L74 \ ^ f -W- -i Q -i i fiiv K. V ^ rv s - 'f' - & <:$ ) . _ J * h- - C -. '- INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE CATALYSTS AND SYSTEMS Molecular Sieve Department Tarrytown Technical Center Tarrytown, New York to: ' w. P. Fethke CC: R. T. Ga j ek R. J. Hinchey F. D. Lutz R. A. Reber T. M. Reynolds J. P. Sicard E . T. Wolynic DATE: 17 June 1986 SUBJECT: Removal of Asbestos Pipe Insulation from Lab 77L DECEIVED JUN18 1986 aW. FETHKE On two occasions Allied shop personnel have removed pipe insulation that was believed to be asbestos. It is my opinion that in both instances the work was not done safely. Additional insulation removal is planned and I would like some reassurance that the safety practices will be in accordance with Company policy. To better understand the reason for my concern a summary of these two occurrences is as follows: On 9 January 1986 Allied personnel began working on the relocation of several feet of pipe in order to provide the necessary head clearance for construction of an office/instrument area in 77L. After removing part of the insulation as if it were not hazardous the work was stopped by MPT personnel. The workmen discussed with their supervisor the possibility that the material was asbestos. It was decided to handle the job as if this was the case. The Linde safety coordinator and site hygienist were notified. I was assured that the workmen knew how to safely remove asbestos, Plastic covers were placed over some of the benches, shelves and desks. Air samplers were set up and UCC 008772 A0433b W. P. Fethke 2 17 June 1986 operated during the removal. The lab ventilation was turned off. The workers wore respiratory protection. The insulation was wetted and removed. Upon completion of the removal the material and all but one of the plastic covers was removed from the lab. MPT' s shop vacuum was used to clean up the particulates that fell to the floor. The material collected by the air samplers was positively identified as amosite asbestos. A report by the hygienist indicates that exposure to asbestos fibers was less than the permissible level of 2 fiber/cc. The one plastic cover that was left behind was removed by the night clean-up crew. On 14 April 1986 Allied workers removed several feet of insulation pipes in lab 32L. This job was also handled as if the material was asbestos,, that is, the workers wore dust masks, wet the insulation and bagged it for disposal. No air monitors were used. Within an hour of completing the removal job maintenance personnel were working in the room without respiratory protection. I would like to arrange for a meeting to address the comments and questions listed below. Could a qualified representative of UCC Safety visit TTC to tell us the proper procedure for asbestos removal. This may be a good topic for a safety meeting. There was insufficient pre-job discussion involving MPT personnel. MPT asked to have a filter installed on the air supply duct in 77L to stop the slow accumulation of black particulate matter that deposits on otherwise clean surfaces such as table tops. Site engineering has recommended that the air supply duct be cleaned instead. What is in it? Should not before, during and after the job air samples be taken with regard to every such job? I fail to see the logic in wearing a dust mask while doing the work yet 1 hour later it is safe to work in the same area without a mask. One plastic cover went into the garbage rather than hazardous waste. Are we sure that all the insulation was properly disposed of? Is a Sears shop vacuum the proper tool for cleaning up asbestos particles? There are still asbestos particles on the floor of 77L. How are they to be cleaned up? UCC 008773 A0433( W. P. Fethke 3 17 June 1986 Are there government agencies that must be notified of asbestos removal jobs? Does the site hygienist know that the air samplers were turned off immediately after completion of the work in 77L? How do we handle the rendering safe of the remaining shredded pipe insulation in 77L? A memo from T. M. Reynolds in which he expresses his concern is attached. It was not distributed as Tom and I decided to combine our thoughts in this memo. A copy of the Site hygienist's report and a Profs note that I sent to WPF on 9 January 1986 is also attached. /AJC attach. 2211Z A. J. Caglione UCC 008774 ALH337 MMMJttJunri they do they would taw us to < N.Y., moved into a 55-yoeroM hone Homeowners can get ailwitw inia HO. be said he noticed asbestos tonnetfan from several private and huMation wrapped around the pipe* pubQc agencies, inriudfcng the 17.SL M the basement But he said he didn't Consumer Products Safety Comntis- worry about it because county health skn In Washington, D.C.; die Asbes deportment officials toid Mm it tos Information Center at Tufts; and hoardoue if intort the Whfie Lung Association, an edu- six months later, however, came home one day to find had cut through Q* while working on the hot organization founded and by asbestos victims in Baltimore, Md. Asbestos contractors interviewed system. That, he mid. was were reluctant to give estimates for for worry. inspections and abatement projects. "When you're thinking about it and Oppenhetat-McMuUen said a visual you have a wife and kids in the house, inspection might cost #25 or MO; an you want to eliminate any concern." entire removal project, thousands of gimiimhy mM dollars. Like moat homeowners faced with Generally, Gartto said. It is an asbestos problem. Zimtasky and cheaper to seal off, or encapsulate, his wife. Megan, went through n decaying asbestos. Whether it is re three-stage process. First, they .called in a contractor to inspect the TjcjSe and determine where asbestos had been used and where it was hat- airdoua tmv fiS determine the level at contamina moved or encapsulated, however, most projects will run at least $2,000, She said. gfhft site, mnstcrmr lies of the as- material and hav it anflivxed- tion. Finally, they had to choose bfr tween seating off the asbestos or hav sampUag may jiao he to. line the severity nf the nmh-., ing it removed. Some asbestos products, like the "Then, it is up to the homeowner to Ziminskys' insulation, are marked, decide what to do. soaking it easier for homeowners to Ziminsky said he and his wife en Identify potential problems. But capsulated because it was less expen^ many products either aren't marked five than removal and didn't require or die markings have faded. reinsulating the pipes. When in doubt. Amy Rock, health To seal off the asbestos in the 23- scientist for the U.S. Consumer Prod minskys* basement, die Asbestos ucts Safety Commission, said people Corporation of America first" should assume those products likely wrapped the insulation in duel tape to to contain asbestos do. In the North repair damaged areas, then painted east. she said, asbestos is most com It with a silicone-like sealant and fi monly found in firm wrapped nally plastered the pipe Joints, Zi- around beating pipes and boilers, in millboard insulation around stoves, in furnace cement, stove door gas kets and vinyl floor tiles. Asbestos also may be present in Wben the project was cnirmleted. f" t"air^mmnling ennmy- ny tested for onntaminstinn and the tinned time ft household appliances such as toast the fibers down to a safe ers. refrigerators, popcorn poppers, slow cookers, ovens, ranges, clothes a contractor dryers and electric blankets. Manu foUows a similar procedure trflnspec- facturers voluntarily recalled hair Don. testing and cleanup, but the mg dryers asbestos in 197#. i-- ii i HrM amv numbers, carpenters and heating' KUtRie Cboper, Otthe Asbestos Re contractors who frequently week moval Co. in Brooklyn, N.Y.. said with asbestos often are able to Judge homeowners should make sure the Whkher a product contains the min eral For full-scale inspections, how-j comWpantwy tnhieLyyhAiranea die U.S. Occu- ever, homeowners may want special-1 Ws. 1 Safety and Health Adminisguioeiines.- the work area with 4millitfisfor plastic before disturbing- tfae-1 "" asbestos cartteed away by a licensed Rta hauls*.--- air tests to ensure Roellen Gartto, president of die flfc " V* America in _ Actt, inspection coets vary depending on house sue. But she said homeowners can keep down ghosts by attempting to pinpoint areas r` `5'^nwn has to realise if theqgve iiven his concern about the health of hit family, having the asbestos sealed off was well worth the #700 he spent. Ziminsky said. "Any level of concern was some thing I wanted to eUmlnat^*' ha * w.i.t.h...t.h...e...m....a..t`edrilacl r ! UCC 008777 ESTEELAUDEF fi, jfeatment*Makeup INTERNAL. CORRESPONDENCE UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION Ol. Q SAW MIL l R.VEr R ROAD. TARRVTOWM. Nl W VC1WK 10DE.1 1 W.P. Fethke Linde Tarrytown J. Cullen / A.J. Caglione^ R. Langworth J.E. Pikula T.M. Reynolds O^cji^otinq Dept Area March 3, 1986 Industrial Hygiene Survey Room 771 - Mezzanine Linde Building Subject area was monitored for particulate matter on January 9, 1986 while General Services personnel were removing piping insulation. Ventilation in laboratory was off while work was performed. Particulate was identified as amosite asbestos fibers. Area Sample Concentration of Asbestos Fibers/cc. 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Y. 10591 BUILDING SERVICE WORK ORDER TO: Fred fklrtt NAME OF DEPT. OR SERVICE SHOP L ACCOUNT UNIT (?VCHARGE TO &OG 2-V F DIV LOCATION DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED (please list requirements in detail) WORK ORDER NO. 341805 c 2-S DEPT OR PROJECT NUMBER "'PleCV? 4-W )\- ^jtlP frr\o{ juke Pe^tfOUCtl or Ccvt'fctsrVl es\C&/0%rf{c</i'cAsq t y~7L. r gi'fyx/'y ffjfy fa;iffy 7^S hefted 0^7 tPdfy'cfy (?6r7fy&ck/~ tJosL be 6(U2, <fDe[&s^ I^ eicv/oleCr'ztz. c&rtbcJ" 'JW>i X2.2.3 3J /f.^T H>hcUiy A Z9$9 Cfa.tf fyfy/ct / 3*? K^^iw;iiiUVJiiJ=uk A TODAY REQUESTED BY wm,': s,, -s- SIGNATURE y/^-7 W&lk 1 2-2-3*? t iLOr\ rCATION INHERE WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED BUILDING / dlM. FOR SHOP ROOM NO. PHONE NO JZ2L ZZ^9 SUPERVISOR'S USE /fS date promised DEPARTMENT DATE COMPLETED WORK DONE BY TOTAL HOURS WORKED MATERIAL COST SUPERVISOR'S APPROVAL FOR REALTY DIVISION ACCOUNTING DEPT. USE COST TO DEPARTMENT REOUE5TING SERVICE BUILDING SERVICE COST . Hr*. @. . Per Hour . .Hr*. _ . Per Hour. COST OF MATERIALS. TOTAL AMOUNT CHARGED. Batic Hourly Rot* . .Hr*. Direct Labor Overheod (<3 _ General OverheadHr*. Aa4343 COST OF LABOR (loci. Overhead) COST OF MATERIALS UCC 008780 TOTAL BUILDING SERVICE COST