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ATTACHMENT 1 BelJ Laboratories su&iecl Occupational Asbestos Exposure; Emergency Temporary Standard Case: 4810 2-1 date November 29, 1983 irom v/. w. Crawford Dept. 78691 Room IF-104 Ext. 2250 To: Safety Committee Chairmen: OSHA Administrators: Medical Directors: On November 4, 1983 OSHA published in the Federal Register an Emergency 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. OSHA 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 0.5f/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,OQO for 6 months of exposure. Summary of the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETC) Effective Date: November 4, 1983 Permissible Exposure Level: 0.5f/cc as an 8 hour timeweighted average Method of Compliance: Any feasible combination of engineering controls, work practices and persons1 pro tective equipment. Employee Information on Training: A training program must be instituted for all employees exposed to airborne concentra tions of asbestos in excess of the PEL. This training must be completed by December 4, 1983 PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT LLA 001541 ATT : 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 ATST 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 cali the Environmental Health, Environr ~ Center, Extension 2250. MH-78691-WWC-jve Copy to: S. R, Eagels M. Glowatz W. J. Schreibeis K. D. Tait G. M. Wilkening LLA 001542 5 JOBS Federal Register / Vol. 48. No. 215 / Friday. November 4. 1983 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ) 1910.(001 AatiaUn. 0-5 f/cc. without regard to the use ol ccupafcooal Sal2ly and Health dmlftlstrabon CFR Part 1910 (V) Emergency Temporary standard effective November <. I3&3--(]) Scope. Tbis'emergency temporary standard u issued pursuant to sechon 6jc) of the respirators and shall assure 1 he 1 r participation in ine program during the effective period of Inis emergencj temporary standard fit) Tne employer shall assure Lhal 'Ooctet ho. K-OTW) Act and applres to ali workplaces where each uch employee is informed of (he .rccupaboaal Exposure to Asbestos -employees may be exposed to asbestos in all industries covered by the Act. following (A)The health eDecls associated with IgemCy: Occupation Safety and Health \dxruiuitrabon (OSHA). Labor . acnorc Emergency temporary standard. including, general industry, construction ' and maritime. Except to the extent modified by this emergency temporary standard ail provisions of i 19181001 asbestos exposure (B| The relationship between asbestos and smoking ui producing lung cancer fO The nature of operations which SuuuAttvt OSHA is issuing an remain In effect. emergency temporary standard (fclS) to - .' (2) Permissible levels of exposure reduce the permissible exposure limit The 8-bour tuse-weighted average (PEL) for asbestos from 2 fibers (longer airborne concentration of asbestos han 5 aucrometers| per abac fibers to which any employee may be centimeter (2f/ce) aa an eight-hour tm>e- exposed shall not exceed one-ball 10.5) yeighted average, to 05 f/ce. During the fiber, longer than 3 micrometers, per Beriroiod ofthe emeigency standard, cubic centimeter of air. ss determined 'employer* may uc aB practicable bv (he method prescribed in paragraph exustrnl methods, ndt a* engineering controls, work practices and'personal protective equipment to meet the new limit of 0L5 fibers per cubic centimeter (e) or this section. (3) Methods ofcompliance with the emergency_temporary standard Notwithxtanding-any other requirements (05 f/cc). Training program* are also of this section, compliance with the required to be instituted within 30 days. The basis for this bib is OSHA'a determination that continued employee exposure to asbestos under current conditions that exceed 05 f/cc presents reduced exposure limit of <LS f/cc shall ' 'be achieved by any feasible combination of engineering control*, work practices, and personal protective equipment and devices. a grave danger of developing asbestos- induced cancer and iibestosis to red-employees, and that as ^^kmgency standard M accessary to ^^proleci them. The ITS serves also ns a proposal to revise the ament asbestos standard pursuant tn section 8(b) and 6(c) of the Act. -rt -fff t Ibis notice also requests commcnti (4) Employee information and training.--(i) As soon as possible, but not later than thirty (30) days Irora the eOective date of thia emergency temporary standard, the employer shall institute a training program for all employees exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos in excesrof could result ui exposure to asbestos and necessary protective steps to minimize exposure including, as applicable, engineering controls, work practices, respirators, housekeeping and protective clothing. (D| Tne purpose, proper use. Fitting instructions end limitations of respirators permitted by the standard; and (E) A review of all the provisions contained In 1910.1001. (5) Respiratoryprotection daring the ETS. Notwithstanding any other requirement of thia section, where respirators are used to achieve the permissible exposure limit of 05 f/cc they shall be selected according to Table 1. (6| IYarning signs during the ETS In addition to Ibe requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this section, legible signs warning ol the health hazards of asbestos shall be provided and displayed al each location where airborne concentrations of asbestos fibera-may exceed (LS f/cc. on the appropriateness of tnehxiing the provisions of the ETS a* permanent TABU I revisions to the asbestos standard. In addition. OSHA vnO soon pnbliab a ' Respiratory Protection separate notice ol proposed rulemaking that finds explain* the issues ""dvr For Airoorne Concentration* of Asoesto* . consideration far the permanent standard and which nires some 1iMibanal issues regarding the ppUcahaa of certain provisions at the ' ibestos standard to Ibe construction K__ddustry. That notice will Invite public coaunents and will schedule e rulemaking hearing puissant to Section 6(b) of the Act concerning the proposed permanent revision to the asbestos landard. dates:The effective dale far this bib is November 4. tS8X Comments and ^^evivdidcence concerning the proposed ^rvirsisions to the permanent standard ^ra__ididle by the ETS most be received on 01 before ]anairy 3, ISM. As noted. OSHA Airborne Concentration of Asbestos (TtIA) hot in excel* of 5 f/cc .(102 ra) Mot in excess of 50 f/cc tl00 X PEL) greater tnan SO f/cc Required Resr 'tor* Reusable or sinqle use sir purif/ir>9 re*pirator Full facepiece air purtfyin9 respirator, or a povered air purifying res pirator A type ,*C* continuous flow or pressure denand, supplied air respirator. will publish e notice of proposed rulemaking shortly that will set due lea for submissions (0 the asbestos ckel for the issues raised ibereio. 1 Respirators specified for high concentrations siay-be used it . lower concentrations al asoestos.. -. _ (Secs. 6(b). 6(c). 8(c) and Btgl Pub. L 91-696. M Slat 1SS3. 1696. 1S99. 1600: 29 LLS.C. 656. 657; Sec. 107. Pub. L 91-64. c3 Sul 96 l U-S-C 3331 23 CFR Pari 1911. SecrrUry ol labor's Order No. 9-83 |<B FR 15736)) jrn Qoc si~xan rWii i v-wi pi aiLLXMC coot 4S10-*-* LLA 001543