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1981 Review
OVERVIEW . MCC ASBESTOS PROGRAM
May 31, 1983
. Inventory of asbestos-containing materials by facility. . Insure implementation of safe work, practices when handling
asbestos. . Medical surveillance of those we have thus far identified may
have been exposed to asbestos.
Where is the Asbestos
. Pipe/vessel insulation . Building siding (transite) . Past raw material, eliminated in 1973 (CCD & Phosphorus) . Gaskets (bonded in most cases) . Brake linings
Employees Exposed
. Approximately 327 identified based on past job assignments - then placed on following list: "P" History of exposure - no clinical abnormality "Q" Not recordable "R" Recordable
. 21 were recorded initially and 12 added - now a total of 33 with lung impairment which could be asbestos related.
. Action level of 0.1 fiber/cc for medical surveillance. The permissible exposure limit is 2.0 fiber/cc.
. Now working on those potentially exposed before 1980 - ER/Safety & Industrial Hygiene.
To Assist Local Management
. Inventory of asbesots-containing materials by plant area & operation.
. Listing of potentially exposed job classifications (greater than 0.1 fibers/cc).
. HURIS listing of employees assigned to potentially exposed jobs. . Jobs requiring additional workplace monitoring to define
exposures.
Also:
. Training program developed. . Formal procedures to be followed when handling asbestos.
Incorporates applicable OSHA and EPA requirements.
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Note : . Local management/safety personnel are responsible for
that outside contractors follow proper procedures for handling and disposal of asbestos.
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