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Sped float Ions for Asbestos Removal - Case 48102-1 BMaiul IBo-ra-nrii-M m August 24, 1981 W. W. Crawford MH 78691 3A-213 *2260 Mr. S. Eichinger: This memorandum is In response to your request for a description of procedures required of contractors removing asbestos. OSHA 1910.1001 specifies the following: . (c)(?)(i) - Insofar as practicable, asbestos shall be., removed... or otherwise worked In a wet state sufficient to prevent the emission of airborne fibers... . [For example, workers should continually wist or spray the layers of insulation with water as they are being moved.] . (c)(2)(11i) - Employees engaged in... the rnoval or demolition of asbestos Insulation or coverings shall be provided with respiratory equipment... and with protective clothing. [Generally the workers will wear disposable coveralls Including a hood. Respirators will be MQSH/ NSHA approved and be marked accordingly. The contractor supplies protective eouipment.] (g)(l)(i) - Caution signs shall be provided and displayed at each location where airborne concentrations of fibers may be in excess of exposure limits... . Signs shall be posted at such a distance from such a location so that an aplqyee may read the sign and take necessary protective steps. [Work areas should be roped off and signs posted to prevent 8TL personnel from entering the wort area.] (g)(2)(i) - Caution labels shall be affixed to... scrap, waste, deoris, and other products containing asbestos fibers.... [A sample of this type of label is attached.] (h)(1) All places of employment shall be maintained free of accumulations of asbestos fibers... . [Work areas should be enclosed within plastic drapes. Floors should also be covered. All enclosure materials should be removed by the contractor. Contractors should vacuum all work areas clean. Only a vacutan cleaner with a HE PA filter, which will remove 99.97; of particles with a diameter 0.3imi or greater is acceptable.]