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ensure that these vapor degreasers are maintained in proper operating condition. Also, local exhaust ventilation may be required at these degreasers to move solvent vapors from the workplace at their source of generation. IH 89-2 RECOMMENDATIONS IMPORTANT - ASBESTOS EXPOSURE CONTROL PR06RAH: A formal asbestos^exposure control program should be developed and implemented in .accordance . with OSHA Standard 1910.1001. This prograpjl'sHould address the following provisions. 1. Feasible engineering controls and/or work practices should be developed and Implemented to reduce and maintain employee exposure at or below the Permissible Exposure Limit. Engineering controls include isolation, local exhaust ventilation, process enclosures, dust collection systems, etc. Work practice controls include using wet methods^-- prohibiting the use of compressed air for cleaning activities, etc. Job;'rotation is not an acceptable means of employee exposure control for asbestos. 2. Personal protective equipment must be provided and used by employees until engineering controls or work practice controls can be effectively implemented. Personal ... protective equipment required should include: vj." a. Approved, cartridge-type respirators - whichshould be provided for and used by employees. Also, a formal respiratory protection program in accordance with OSHA Standard 1910.134 should be implemented immediately. b. Special clothing including coveralls, head coverings, gloves, and foot coverings should be providedand used by employees immediately. 3. Watri^^igns' should be provided and displayed In each area where airborne asbestos fiber conce^tra'tidns are in excess of the Permissible Exposure Limit. 4. Affected employees should be notified in writing regarding the sampling" results within IS working days after receipt of these sampling results. This written notification: should contain corrective action being taken'';1by the employer to reduce employee exposure';;to ait or below the Permissible Exposure Level wherever sampling results indicate 3 NOVO20059 art