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--.21981 Bell Laboratories ucxect Occupational Asbestos Exposure; Energency Temporary Standard Case: 48102-1 o*ie November 29, 1983 (mm: W. K. Crawford Dept. 78691 Room 1F-104 Ext. 2250 To: Safety Canaittee Chairmen: OSHA Administrators: Medical Directors: On November 4, 1983 OSHA published in the Federal Register an Qnergency Temporary Standard for Asbestos (attached) which reduces the permissible exposure level (PEL) from 2 fibers (longer than 5 micrometers) per cubic centimeter (2f/cc) as an 8 hour time-weighted average to 0.5f/cc. OSBA has determined that workers exposed to asbestos under exposure con ditions existing under the current standard face an extraordinarily high risk of developing incurable cancer and asbestosis, whether the risk is computed over a working lifetime of exposure or for exposure periods as short as six months. The average excess cancer risk for all workers exposed above O.Sf/cc using available exposure data and relying on risk assessment are estimated as approximately 196 excess cancer deaths per 1.000 workers for 45 years of exposure, 139 deaths per 1,000 for 20 years, 10 per 1,000 for 1 year and 6 per 1,000 for 6 months of exposure. Senary of the Emergency Temporary Standard tETC) Effective Date: November 4, 1983 Permissible Exposure Level: O.Sf/cc as an 8 hour time weighted average Method of Compliance: Any feasible combination of engineering controls, work practices and personal pro tective eguipment. Employee Information on Training: A training p ;ograa must be institute for all employees exposed vo airborne concentra tions of asbestos in excess of the PEL. This training must be completed by December 4, 1983 Respiratory Protections: Where respirators are used to achieve the PEL they shall be selected according to Table 1 of the ETS. Warning Signs: Each location where airborne asbestos levels exceed the PEL shall be posted with warning signs warning of the health hazards associated with asbestos. In view of the fact that AT&T Bell Laboratories has made substantial progress in eliminating the use of asbestos-containing materials, the impact of the ETS is not expected to be great. However, care must continue to be exercised when dealing with in place uses (e.g. steampipe insulation, structural fireproofing, etc.). If you have any questions or require additional information, please call S. R. Eagels M. Glowatz MT. J. Schreibeis JC. D. Tait G. H. Wllenlng LLA 001416 51086 , Federal Register / Vol. <8. No. 215 / Friday. November 1983 / Rules and Ri golalions department of labor | 1910.1001 Aibcrton. 0-5 f/cc. w.lhoul repaid lo the use of mcmu!iiinRiasttiroantaiolnSafety and Health ICFR Part 1910 lOoCcFtel Ha. H-CCDO) (V) Emergency temporary standard effective November <. JSM.--(l)5ajpc This'crmrryrncy temporary standard u issued pursuant to aecbon t)c) ol Lhc Act and applies lo all workplace* where respirators and shall assure Ihcir participation in Ine program during the efleclive period of this emergency temporary standard (ii)Tne employer shall assure that each auch employee is iniormrd ol the Occupational Exposure lo Asbestos ^-employee* may be expored lo asbestos in all indostnes covered by the Act. following (A) Tbe health eOetis associated with ACtacn Occupation Safety and Health including, general industry, construction' asbestos exposure: Admjultra boa lOSH/if Labor. . and maritime. Except to thr extent ACTK3ic Eatf|tsqt temporary* standard. modified by Ibis emergency temporary standard all provisions o( 11710.1001 (fi) The relationship between asbestos and smoking in producing lung cancer (d The nature ol operations which saiMuant: OSHA is isniap as remain in effect. could result in exposure to asbestos and emergency temporary ilxndxrd (LIS) lo - (2) Permissible levels of exposure necessary protective steps to minimize reduce the permissible crponue limit Tbe 8-bour tune-weighted aversye exposure including, as applicable, fFEl) lor asbestos from 2 fibers (longer airborne Goacentration of asbestos than & auermriera) per cubic fibers to which any employee may be camtimcla (2 f/cc) as ao eight-hour tiiiie- exposed shall not exceed one-hall (CL5) wrightad inrip, lo05 (fee. During the fiber, longer than S micrometers, per pcriorl f llu mn|Miy rimil.f cubic centimeter of air. as determined eoplojren aaa/aae afi practicable control method, aach aa eagiiieersig by the method prescribed in paragraph (e)of thiasedian. - peotectivv ripiipnu.nl la meet the mew (3) Methods ofcompliance with the emergency temporarystandard limit ol OS Ban percabic carlimeler (0-5 f/cc). Training program* arc also rrtjuired lo he kistiMed wilUa 30 days. The barn Is* this CIS it 0SHA*e dclenainatioa fiat rooturned employee Natwilhatandiag-ony other scquiieraenu ofthis section, cocnphancr with the reduced exposarc limit of US f/nc shaff * be achieved by any feasible . combination ol engineering controls, ccaditaooa tlateumlUl/oc presents ullages at davelopatg asbcsloawbnlntii to , aadthslaa csgeacy atradaidia blkEBt work practices, and fnsiaail proledive equipment and devices. ' (41 Employee information-and training.--(i| As awe aa possible, but not later than thirty (30) day* (ram the effective daleof this emergency temporary standard, the employer shall institute a training program Its- aD -employees exposed lo airborne concentrations of asbestos in excess'of osguieenng controls, work practices, respirators, housekeeping and protective dolhing: (D) Toe purpose, proper use. filling instructions and limitation* of respirators permitted by the standard: and (E) A review ofaO the provisions contained in 1910.10(0. [5) Respiratoryprotection during the * E7S. Notwithstanding any ether ret|uiieiaeal of this aedion. where rekpiralors ara used to achieve the pcrruuifc.e exposure limit of 0l5 T/oc they shall be selected according lo Table X. (8) Warning signs during the Aro. In addition to the requirements of poiograpb (gXU of this aedion. legible signs warning of the health hazards of asbestos shall be provided and displayed et each location wbciv Mono concentrations of ssbeMos 'fibero-<nay exceed 03 f/ec. djaoD6HftmgiwpoHlrtd ; - that bathes' otaadaidead vkirk ralata amt odditirial is-- legardmgtbe ~ isdasby.Thai oofioearilimrile paUUc commeol* and win sdmdble a f-I^MlvgkMlimfMWMiHari rfirm .* B(b)of1beAxlctairrnnrgthepn>pcral permanent revision IP the asbestos landanL *" oatek The cSedive date for Ibis ETS is November 4.iSOL Cnmmmla and evidence crumting the proposed revisions to tbepeiminrpt standard made by the ET5 must be received on ot ^^re)aaauy3i 1984. As noted. OSHA raHpoblbb o notice off proposed. rulemaking shortly that wiD let due dales for submisaioai to the asbestos docket for the issues raised therein. MALE 1 Respiratory Protect urn For Airborne Concentrations of Asbestos . Airborne Concentration" of Asbestos (THAI hot io excess of 5 f/cc .(10 X a). . hot In excess of 50 f/cc iioQ x ra) Breaker than 50 f/cc - Required Respirator^ Reusable or single use air purify149 respirator Full facepiece air , purifying respiratcr. or a powered air purifying res pirator* A type.'C* continuous if'itv or pressure demand, supplied air respirator. ^ Respirators specified fur high concentrations cay be used l . icrver concentrations of asoestos._ * _ . - LLA 001417 OSHA's Agenda of Rules Below is OSHA's semiannual Agenda of Regulations, 29 CFR, which have been selected for review or development between October 1983 and October 1984. Health Hazards of Chemicals in Laboratories Carcinogen Policy Cotton Dust Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Respiratory Protection Ethylene Dibromide (EDB) Hazard Communication Lead - Reconsideration of Whole Standard Lead - Coverage of the Stevedoring Industry Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records Asbestos Methods of Compliance Noise Field Sanitation Benzene Revocation of Advisory and Repetitive Standards Concrete and Masonry Construction (Concrete, Concrete Forms, and Shoring) Multi- and Single-Piece Rim Wheels Grain Handling Facilities Conriercial Diving Operations: Whole Standard State Plan Benchmarks Electrical Safety - Related Work Practices Powered Platforms for Fxterior Building Maintenance Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Ser vicing Excavations (Excavations, Trenchinp. and Shoring) Fall Protection (Floor and Wall Open ings and Stairways) Underground Construction (Tunnels and Shafts) Electrical Standards - Construction Scaffolds Accreditation of Testing Laboratories Crane or Derrick Suspended Personnel Platforms Scaffolds and similar work surfaces Fall Protection Systems Accident Prevention Tags Ladders and similar climbing devices Confined Spaces Logging Control of Hazardous Energy Sources (Lock ait/Tagout) Meehan, cal Power Presses LLA 001418