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\V ftm : R40 CENTER *401-329 WW . 236-1362 x* itoveatoer 13, 1983 SUDiecr: OSRGEHC7 TH6P0RARY STANDARD ON ASBESTOS INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE & SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES M \->V On Novenber 4, 1983 the Qgcupy^ii^aiand Health Adainistration Issued an aaergency Taaporary ^uraprd i@S) on Asbestos. The standard# which is effective ianediately, is set^t O.Afibers (longer than 5 nicroas in length) per cubic cantiaeteeiffil air as aS 8-hour tiae weighted average. It is one-fourth of the previou|/&s5aard. By law# a revised peraanant standard must be completed by OSSA wu&in six nonths. Ihe asbestos standa\rtd' ((2299 CFR 1910.1001) is aaended by the 833 as follows: 1. Coapliancd^-c-^ the pMahnt STS states that coepl lance with the reduced exposure ' fibers/cc can be achieved by any ccnbination of engiamm controls# work practices and personal protective equi^Mt and devices. </ 2. Training * Within thirty (30) days of the effective date (11/4/83) of the SZS# the employer institute a training prograa for all employes to airborne concentrations of asbestos in excess of 0.5 fibers/cc# without regard to the use of respirators and shall insure enploye participation. Oscars Ock 2 ' 3he employe shall be informed of the followings e the health effects associated with asbestos exposure; e the relationship between asbestos and smoking in producing lung cancer; the nature of operations which could result in exposure to asbestos and protective steps to minimize exposure including engineering controls, work practices# respirat&> housekeeping and protective clothing; \"V> e the purpose, proper user fitting and limitations of respirators permitted by the standard; and <y e a review of all the provisions cent^iniEg in 1910.1001. 3. warning Signs Signs warning of the health bazarbm^flif?asbsstos shall be displayed at each location where airborne concessions of asbestos fibers may exceed 0*5 fibers/cc* Tour first responsibility is to goadbet,:^ aPmto-dats air sampling survey before December 4* 1983 on ell wosf^ expggsd' * asbestos to dstsssiss if any are exposed to the reduced air ojwyitrat^agl If you have any questions regarding air sampling# aethodbcbteccmFQMce# training or proper respirator usage; please contact Corporate Zhdust^^l Hygiene. Sots that the protection factor for all respiratorsbe reduced by one-fourth. Therefore, air sampling is needed to detblnS* if respiratory protection in current use is adsquate. The Industrial Hygiene Department has the following aides e an Ir samplIng procedure sheet; and ilent training tape of asbestos entitled* Breathe Baev. fi <Jj. c. t ) C. w. Bicfeerstaff# manager Corporate induetrial Hygiene V"w"