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QC'- " ' !/* / 7 I. INTRODUCTION ASBESTOS TRAINING OUTLINE PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT RMC-51 A. Course Overview Provide a brief discussion on topics that will be covered and how these topics are Integral parts of an asbestos abatement project. B. Facts 1. What Is asbestos and where does it come from? The public Is often confused about the source of asbestos. Asbestos Is a mineral rock mined from the earth as is iron, lead and copper. However, instead of crushing into dust particles, it divides into millions of fine fibers. And since asbestos exhibits tremendous resistance to heat and chemicals, this product has been used for a variety of commercial and industrial purposes. In fact, asbestos has been used in more than 3,000 products. Asbestos use in the USA did.not start to decline until the 1973-78 EPA bans on spray-applied materials and the building recession which happened during the same period. 2. What are the factors' behind the "asbestos problem?" Diseases and deaths associated with exposure to asbestos fibers. Three, major .respiratory diseases: asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesathelumia (give explanation of what each is) II. Pre-work activities/considerations A. Look at job site B. Establish what is needed to perform job efficiently and safely; encapsulation, removal C. Determine what equipment is to be used and how III. Medical surveillance program IV.Protecting the worker - respiratory program, protective clothing V. Preparing the work area VI.Confining and minimizing airborne fibers VII. Air sampling requirements VIII. Cleaning up the work area B.000315 IX. Wasco, disposal requirements X. Post-removal encapsulation and spray back procedures XI. Glove bag techniques for removal of pipe Insulation XII. Overall pick-up activities (after insulation has fallen) hdlg/cs 11/13/87 (Asbestos Trng/TECH4)