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Int*r Oliio.) Personnel and Organization Staff September 19, 1983 Hr. M. K. Lindsey, Senior Safety Engineer Sharonville Plant oot R. D. Byrom, R,, Hric Subjects Analysis of Insulating Material - Asbestos References! l) Volume 29, Code of Federal Regulations - 1910.1001 2) 1RAM Industrial Hygiene Bulletin No. 4, 4b As you requested, tbe samples of insulating material obtained from various locations throughout the plant vers analyzed for asbestos oontent. This was in response to concern expressed by management and employees to airborne dust from these materials that might present an asbestos inhalation hazard. Test results, bb shown on the attached data sheet, reveal that nine of the twelve BampleB contain significant amounts of asbestos, These results, along with a copy of the OSHA asbestos standard regulations, should be shared with powerhouse employees, pipefitters and pipecoverers with potential exposure to the asbestos-containing material, and the Union Health and Safety Representa tive. Excessive exposure to airborne asbestos fiber and dust may cause serious irreversible, adverse health effects many years after exposure. These include asbestosis, a progressively disabling lung disease, and cancer of the respiratory tract and of the chest and abdominal cavities. The long latency period between exposure and when disease may develop emphasizes the importance of preventive industrial hygiene control methods. Steps must be taken to assure that employees with potential exposure to asbestos are aware of these health effects and that proper precautions are taken to eliminate asbestos fiber inhalation. These include vet methods of dust suppression, use of effective respirators, vacuuming, local exhaust ventilation, debris containment and protective clothing. If there are questions regarding this report or industrial hygiene control mothodo for asbestos, please call us at Attachment Sarunas ,,__ ,, _ ,,,, Industrial Hygiene Services Employee Health Servioes Associate 8006 1951 SCF-FORD-3366 PRODUCED BY FORD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AFFAIRS EMPLOYER WEtT.TH SERVICES ... SHARONVILLE PLANT - August 2, 1983 BULK ASBESTOS ANALYSIS Location % Asbestos and Type Friability Admin. Bldg.-Fan Room 35% chrysotile high Admin. Bldg.-Fan Room Floor Area 80% chrysotile moderate Admin. Bldg.-Fan Room 58% chrysotile 16% amosite high Roof outer computer room N.D. high Roof computer room N.D. high Rest Room at J-10 54% amosite high Substation #5 pipevr&p 55% amosite high Substation pipevrap N.D. low Substation pipewrap ' 75% chrysotile 3% amosite moderate Rest Room Water Heater L36 N.D. high Reet Room Water Htr. Tape L36 N.D. low Washer #136, J-28 N.D. moderate Restroom T-10 80% chrysotile 1% amosite high Main Aisle C-14 11% chrysotile 34% amosite moderate Main Aisle C-25 45% amosite 6% crocidolite high Balance of Other Components mineral granules mineral granules and cloth mineral granules and mortar -- -- mortar mortar paint mineral granules and mortar mortar -- granules mineral granulea and mortar mortar mortar N.D. - Non-Datectabl FORD MOTOR COMPANY Induflri*! Hygiene & Toxicology Uborolory Accfdnd & Ccrtditd By. Amorictn Industrial Hygien* Aocidtion 6006 1952 PRODUCED BY FORD