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I <X RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR REDUCING ASBESTOS DUST DURING BRAKE SERVICING Because studies have indicated that exposure to excessive amounts of asbestos dust may be a potential health hazard, OSHA has set maximum limits of levels of airborne asbestos dust to which workers may be exposed. Since most automo tive faction matenats normally contain a suable amount of asbestos, rt is important that people who handle brake linings and clutch facings understand the nature ot the problem and know the precautions to be taken. 1. Areas where brake work is done should be set aside H possible, and entrances should be posted with an asbes tos exposure sign as follows: Asbestos Dust Hazard Avoid Breathing Dust Wear Assigned Protective Equipment Do Not Remain In Area Unless your Work Requires It Breathing Asbestos Dust May Be Hazardous To Your Health 2. The amounl of asbestos in the dust from brake lining wear is normally at an extremely low level because of chemical breakdown dunng use. and it machining ot Inc hon matenal does not take place, simple procedures will minimize exposure During brake servicing, the mechanic should wear a respirator approved by NIOSH for asbes tos dust It should be worn dunng all procedures staring with the removal of wheels and including reassembly. 3 When removing worn friction malenals, remove the accu mulated dust in the assemblies with an industna! vacuum cleaner equipped with a high efficiency filter system H such equipment is not available, dust can be removed with a damp cloth Do not use compressed air or dry brushing tor cleaning unless the assembly is enclosed and properly exhausted. 4. Whenever possible, purchase friction malenals pre ground and ready for installation II machining is neces sary, the precautions which must be taken are ol extreme importance This is the operation in brake service when exposure to asbestos dust may be at its highest. This increases the difficulty in complying with the OSHA stand ards In addition to the approved respirator, there must be local exhaust ventilation such that worker exposures are maintained below the OSHA asbestos standards l( there is any question as to the etioency ot asbestos dust re moval by the machine, the manufacturer should be con tacted. 5 Industnal vacuum cleaner bags containing asbestos dust and cloths used for wiping brake assemblies should be sealed in plastic bags and labeled with the following warn ing label pnnted in letters of sufficient size and contrast to be readily visible and legible Caution Contains Asbestos Fibers Avoid Creating Dust Breathing Asbestos Dust May Cause Serious Bodily Harm AD estos waste should be disposed of in accordance wi .HA and EPA asbestos regulations Dunng remov al c acuum bags, an approved respirator, as described in (2) above should be worn. 6 Good housekeeping is essential in a workplace where asbestos containing materials are handled Induslnal vac uum cleaners equipped with multiple stage high efficiency filters should be used tor removing accumulations of as bestos dust and waste Never use compressed air or dry sweeping for cleaning Water or other dust suppressants should be applied if brooms are used 7. Good personal hygiene prachces are important in minim izing asbestos dust exposure Do not smoke. Wash be fore eating Shower after work Change to work clothes upon arrival at work and change from work clothes at conclusion ot work Work clothing should not be taken home Laundering ot asbestos contaminated clothing shall be done so as to prevent release of airborne asbes tos fibers in excess ol the exposure limits. CAUTION: DO NOT BREATHE ASBESTOS DUST Page 32 EXHIBIT B