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SLIDES 2,3,4, ...MUSIC FADES------ Over the years asbestos has been widely used.......... in . .<> -------------- - industry...........tranportation............ homes............constructionrrr. , . <2> automotive parts..........fire protection........... and many other applications. It has been a very popular and effective insulating and fire retardant material. ------------------------ Medical research has now determined there is a health Hazard in "Hreafhing"asb'estos fibers",'" and ~ the Federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has --------- developed a standard for controlling occupational exposure to this material '*v- As^awareness of the potential hazards associated with 3 exposure to asbestos dust has spread among the manufacturing community.......... and consumers...........asbestos has been - virtually eliminated from most product lines.......... So, what's our-concern here at the South Charleston Plant? We're concerned because there's still a certain amount of asbestos in our plant in the form of insulation, packing, gaskets, etc. installed in earlier years and still in service. It is for this reason we want you to be familiar with the OSKA standard and the safe procedures for handling and disposing of asbestos.CSE> UCC 003339 Page 2 Now, before we go any further, let's take a close look at some asbestos dust and understand more about why we want to avoid breathing it Note that the fibers are long, narrow particles, with ___ sharp edges. If these aren't removed before they get into the lungs, they can become embedded in the fleshy tissues and they tend to remain there We're looking now at a healthy lung. The body has a built-in defense system for snagging and expelling most dust and foreign particles we breathe..........including asbestos.......... Particles which do succeed in getting into the lungs are attacked by special cells which form scar tissue over them. Then the body attempts to dissolve the -particles. V---------y The trouble with asbestos fibers is that they won't absorb. So, fiber by fiber, as this dust enters the lungs, more scar tissue is formed.......... taking up more and more air space. The lung we're looking at now \ the condition called "asbestosis," which can -- result over a period of years from breathing asbestos dust. The symptoms are difficulty in breathing and shortness of breath. The physician would hear crackling noises when listening to the chest through a stethoscope UCC 003340 Page 3 Asbestosis has a long latent period, ranging from 5 years (for heavy exposures) to as long as 20 to 30 years. So, cases seen today are not necessarily an indication of present-day working conditions, but instead, of conditions existing years ago when little was known about the health effects of asbestos. The important point we want to make, then, is for you V to protect yourself and your fellow employees from JJ ___ ^ breathing asbestos dust. If you are a heavy smoker, V *^ this message is of even greater significance to you.^--N Moving on now to the OSHA standard, it limits your allowable ; exposure to no more than 2 asbestos fibers longer than 5 j microme^ej^s^per cubic centimeter of air, averaged over the workday, and sets a ''ceiling" of 10 fibers longer than 5 micrometers per cubic centimeter of air -- not to be exceeded at anytime. What is Union Carbide doing to protect you from excessive exposure to asbestos? We've established some common-sense work practices and disposal procedures. Under most conditions asbestos^Ls^not normally in fiber form small enough to be ---------breathed. - The potential problem is with the removal, cleanup ... and disposal of insulating materials around the plant which were installed in earlier years before we began using asbestos-free material! UCC 003341 Page k We provide ro_utine periodic physicals to all employees who are exposed to asbestos fibers in their work. These include a chest x-ray. The__result of the examination will be discussed with you, and upon written request, the information will be made available to your family doctor. Asbestos fibers are released when you cut or saw the Insulation. For this reason,'se'vefal'pfecautiohs'must be taken when removing Insulation} to prevent exposure. First, be sure to determine if the material you are stripping, or working with, contains asbestos. (S^ ' When asbestos is involved, the work area must be roped off with yellow barricade tape, and warning signs posted which read: Asbestos dust hazard ' ' -- ----------- - Avoid breathing dust _______ _______________ Wear assigned protective equipment Do not remain in area unless your work requires it . - ----- --------------------------- - --------------------------------- - - -........ ~ <2 Breathing asbestos dust may be hazardous to your health The barricade and signs must remain in place until the job and all cleanup are completed. The Plant Environmental Protection Department must be notified ahead of tine - especially where large-scale jobs are involved, such as the stripping of more than 260 linear feet of pipe, or more than 160 square feet. UCC 003342 4. te 8 5 You nay be asked to wear a snail air sampling pump while you work. The pump samples the air around you and traps any asbestos fibers present on a filter Afterwards our Industrial Hygienist will determine the asbestos fiber concentration by studying the filter under a microscope. Whenever we monitor you, the results are sent to your supervisor who, in turn, is responsible for' showing thenh to vou'. The results are also kept on file for at least 20 yearsS Whenever possible, asbestos must be thoroughly wetted before handling, cutting, scoring, or any other activity which could create dust.- The purpose of this is to prevent loose asbestos fibers from blowing around^^^ - When working over a grating..........or a slag surface where " " dust can collect, be sure to cover the surface area with ---------------------- plastic sheeting, and keep everything on it damo^'^*^ Whenever doing work involving asbestos, or when stripping .............................. any kind of insulation -- regardless of whether or not it - - contains asbestos -- the proper type of respirator must be used. For normal dust exposure, either the Worton Model 170A respirator, or the 311 disposable respirator may be used. - ----------------Both of these respirators filter the asbestos, or any dust, ___ before you breathe it. They have been tested and approved for use with asbestos. When you are in a confined space, or when dust is very heavy, a supplied-air respirator is to be used. The Safety Department provides training in the proper UCC 003343 Page 6 use, care and maintenance of these and other respirators Coveralls will be supplied for jobs involving asbestos, and disposable paper coveralls^--are available from the storeroom. These work clothes are to be stored in separate lockers away from where street clothing is kept. Clothing worn while working with asbestos must be removed before you handle food or enter an eating facility Never, never use compres5ed._air._to blow dust off of_your ' work clothing! This is a serious violation of the safety rules! Vacuum instead! 'A-II-J Your contaminated work clothing is to be placed in ___ dust-proof plastic bags, wired closed, and a caution label attached to each bag to alert laundry employees of the presence of asbestos dust. All waste materials, bags, debris and old insulation must be collected and disposed of in special plastic bags which have caution notices printed right on the front of the bags-:----- 'When filled, the bags must be -- - (?) --- -- _. __ ............ sealed^^and are then transported td3_3-trie Goff Mountain Landfill for disposal.^ These bags are available ( Co ) from the Storeroom.------------ . If, for any reason, one of these specially-marked plastic bags is used for anything other than asbestos materials. UCC 003344 Page 7 be sure ro turn the bag wrong side out so that people will not see the cautionary notice and assume that disposal must be handled in accordance with procedures for asbestos Finally, and most important, use good housekeeping and 'common'sense~'in your'work. When'cutting'insulation frot -overhead pipes, lower it to the ground. Don't drop it and stir up dust_. Keep all surfaces free of accumulated asbestos dust! When-cleaning an area-containing asbestos -dust, wet--cleanorvacuum clean it. _0r, when necessary, apply sweeping ____ __ compound to the area. Never use a broom, brush, or an air hose to clean up dry asbestos. If you are ever uncertain about how to perform a job safely, without exposing yourself to asbestos fiber, talk to your supervisor first. Don't take chances with your health. We don't want you to. If you see a possible health hazarjj^bring it to your supervisor's attention promptly. Also, if you have further questions about the information we have covered today, please don't hesitate to talk with your supervisor, the Plant Safety & Health Department, or the Medical Department. What we want you to do is.......... Save your breath by protecting your lungs! .MUSIC UP AND OUT... UCC 003345