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ijfQiioun -OM .S.AM6 i I'sX'A?.. DA? , >3.`6CT .FNCS TO R, C. Williams, Texas City, Texas February 9, 1981 Paper Coverall and Respirator Usages in the Truck Dept. CC! N. J. Broussard -a=.A,- Glass Howard'Jackson Several months ago we had a problem in determining how we were going to handle asbestos waste. The two safety representatives E. Pascavage, V. Plowman and myself held several meetings to devise a procedure that was safe and economically suitable for disposing of this harmful waste. The problems that we exerted our attention to are as follows: (1) The handling of wet asbestos bags when burst. (2) Bags that are dry and burst because of sharp edges. (3) The volume that we will be handling and how often. (4) What protective clothing will be required if any. We decided to pick up asbestos waste twice a month and haul it to the holding area. The number of bags will vary at all times, however, no load ^ will ever be less than forty bags most of the time. It was decided to use two helpers if possible. The helpers will be equiped with plastic gloves, dust respirators and paper coveralls. They will stay on the back of the truck until the job is completed. The clothing the helpers were using will be baged and placed in the dumpster also. The bed of the truck will be washed out before placed back in normal service. RCW:rms Vy XL R. C. Williams 6113 23756 *> J... Monsanto .ljv A .?** L. Schwab, Texas City, Texas C JAtt .HtCT November 6, 1979 ASBESTOS DISPOSAL ro Maintenance Supervisors C. M. McCullough J. A. Glass J. E. Fox C. A. Mata E. R. Hendrick Bill Lancaster There have been several questions about the proper procedure for handling asbestos when the insulation is related to dismantled piping or equipment. Since asbestos is a regulated substance under OSHA (Sub. Sec. 1910.93a), it is important that we are consistent in our handling procedures. Pipe and Equipment to Salvage: Insulation containing asbestos should be removed (according to our asbes tos procedure) prior to the piping or equipment being taken to salvage. If for any specific reason, it is desirable to not remove the insulation, it must be handle as an exceptional case and will require special consi derations, such as warning labels and certain notification to receiver of the equipment. The hauling of piping or equipment containing loose asbes tos insulation is prohibited, either in or out of plant. Dismantling of Units: When major dismantling occurs involving large amounts of asbestos, EPA requires prior notification. This is usually done by the dismantler contracted to do the job. The OSHA requirements (and plant requirements) for stripping bagging, etc. will be the same as normal plant procedure. The transporting of piping or equipment out of the plant containing asbes tos insulation can be done provided it fits within the following guideline: ,1. The items are to be labeled as containing asbestos using standard labels (Sec. g,(2), ii). 2. There can be no loose insulation and cut edges must be contained by covering and/or taping. 3. The transporter and receiver of the equipment must be made aware that asbestos is involved and that he assumes responsibility. This should be done by memo, with copies of regulation attached, if appropriate. General: In cases where there is some question whether the insulation contains asbes tos, it shall be treated as asbestos until the results of sample analysis is obtained. The Industrial Hygiene Group can make rapid determination in most cases by microscopic examination of a small sample. Questions relating to this subject, not covered in this procedure should be referred to Vernon Mapes, George Orum, or myself. LS:sr 6113 23757 s* .*f * If r*/*>*.10 KCfjoaB Monsanto MOM ,HUl 1IOCAK3N: V. A. Mapes, Texas City, Texas # DAtf WMCNCt June 4, 1979 ASBESTOS HANDLING CONCERNS ec C. M. McCullough L. Schwab G. A. Orura N. J. Broussard TO : J. E. Fox Joe Skipper Joe Lowe Below is a list of concerns regarding the handling of asbestos insulation brought out at our first meeting: 1. Once a job is completed and all protective equipment and coveralls are removed, there is asbestos material remaining in the hair and on the neck. 2. Is there a.possibility of contamination of food stuff, during a coffee break or lunch break? Should extra precautions be used? 3. Do personal clothes worn under throw-away coveralls become contaminated with asbestos? 4. Are re-usable filters sent to.Safety Supply a hazard for the man cleaning them for re-use? 5. Are the pre-marked plastic bags presently used of sufficient quality to hold wet asbestos? Our next meeting will be next week, I will let you know the time and date as soon as possible. V. A. I^apes sr 6113 23758