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In the early 1900`s the first medically diagnosed death from asbestos occurred By 1918 insurance companies refused to insure workers in asbestos related occupa tions In 1955 asbestos was linked to cancer Since that time the use ol asbestos has been dramatically reduced, and extensive programs are being undertaken for its removal Asbestos is a term for a oroup of naturally occurring minerals that separate into fibers These fibers are in combustible and have good thermal and electrical in sulating properties The most commonly used asbestos minerals are chrysolite and amosite Asbestos has been used in cement products, plaster, fire proof textiles, vinyl floor tiles, thermal and acoustical insulation, sprayed materials, piping and brake linings Hard asbestos contained in materials such as vinyl floor tile do not generally create exposure problems Only sanding, grinding or cutting will normally release the fibers in these compounds Soft or loosely bound (friable) asbestos containing materials can release asbestos fibers into the air with only minor disturbance to the material This type of material has caused the greatest concern Asbestos fibers are thin, long, and light particles that can drift deeply into the lungs past the filtering defenses and penetrate the tissue This normally results in a fibrosing response (a build up of material around a foreign body) This can produce a variety of diseases, some of which are fatal These include asbestosis, lung cancer, end mesothelioma It has been suspected of causing gastro-intestinal and colon cancer STANDARDS The removal of asbestos should be done by trained and competent organizations OSHA, EPA, and various state agencies have standards regulating the removal of asbestos Prior to any asbestos removal, all should be contacted to be current with any revisions to their standards OSHA regulates the exposure to asbestos libers (longer than 5 micrometers) The eight-hour time weighted average airborne concentration (TWA) of asbestos fibers shall not exceed two fibers per cubic centimeter of air (to be determined by the membrane method) No employee shall be exposed at any time to concentrations In excess of 10 fibers per cubic centimeter of air REQUIREMENTS A RECOMMENDATIONS: Ventilation must comply with ANSI Z9 2-1971 Wet removal method preferred over dry method Respirator Selection - Less than 10X TWA - Air purifying respirator - Less than 100X TWA - Powered air purifying respirator - Greater than 100X TWA - Supplied air respirator Special Clothing Coveralls, hoods, boots, and gloves are always recommended, mandatory if any employee is exposed to concentrations which exceed the calling level Change Rooms - Must be provided if fixed place of employment, and if concentrations are above exposure limits Personal Monitoring - Initial measurements shall be col lected, and follow up samples taken to insure proper protection Caution Signs A Labels - Signs shall be provided and displayed at each location where concentrations exceed exposure limits Signs shall be posted at all approaches to affected area Caution labels shall be affixed to all materials to be handled, stored, disposed, processed or transported Disposal Bags Properly marked and sealed bags (EPA 40CFR-Part 61 requires 6 mil bags) Notification EPA requires written notification before any work may begin Principal Standards OSHA 1910 1001 U S Department of Labor, OSHA Kansas City Regional Office 911 Walnut, Room 406 Kansas City. Missouri 64106 B16-374S861 EPA Code of Federal Regulations Title 40, Part 61 Wolfgang Brandner, Asbestos Coordinator EPA Region VII 726 Minnesota Ave Kansas City, Kansas 66101 913-236-2835 1246 Burlington *9.0.80x34648 North Kansas City, MO 64116 816-221-1401 800-346-3026 x243 AAA 000288 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Less than 10X TWA (20 fibers per cubic centimeter) 3M Easi Air The most comfortable, reusable half mask available The uni que upper strap provides a balanced yoke suspension The lower strap features a "no snag" buckle A soft, pliable rubber facepiece Available in two sizes -- small/medium and me dium/large 3M 7255 (TC-21C-265) High efficiency tillers 3M 7288 - High Efficiency Retainer 3M 7258 (TC-21C-289) Dust mist filter 3M 7289 - Dust Mist Retainer - 3M 9920 (TC-21C-202) Ex halation valve adds comfort on high heal jobs Flame retardant Sturdy construc tion resists collapsing in humid conditions Light weight, comfortable and maintenance free 10/bag. 100/case, Case weight 10 lbs 3M 8710 - (TC-21C-132) Ex cellent balance of perfor mance and cost Light weight, comfortable, and maintenance free 20/box, 240/case, Case weight 7 lbs Less than 100X TWA (200 fibers per cubic centimeter) AIRLINE SYSTEMS -- 3M AIRHAT When the |Ob is ex tremely hot and the air is highly contaminated, this system is ideal It features a built in powered air purifier for easy breathing Built-in hard hat and face shield eliminates the need for glasses or goggles Designed for reliability and easy, economical maintenance The AIRHAT will operate lor approx imately 10 hours on one full charge W 318 AIRHAT fTC-21C 2251 Dust/mist system W-344 AIRHAT - (TC-21C-246I High efficiency system Includes W 2954 battery pack and W-2933 charger One per case Weight 10 lbs Greater than 100X TWA (200 fibers per cubic centimeter) F3 3M DISPOSABLE HOOD W-3082 - Similar to the Hardcap, but without head protection In cludes 2 hoods. 2 window covers, t head suspension, and 1 breathing tube clamp Weight 2 IDS 3M HARDCAP W-2860 - (TCI9C891 Excellent (or work in hot enw'onments Long shroud can be placed inside coveralls to pro vide cooimg to the body Hardcap prowdet head protection end need tor eye protection is eliminated Tyvek shroud is d eposable Includes 2 shrouds, nerdcep suspension, 2 window covers end breathing tube cWeight 3 lbs 3M WHfTECAP W-5005 - (TC- 19C-69) Features a double shell fiberglass helmet which eliminates need for safety glasses or googles Features wide angle visibility with a lilt front lace shield Shrouds are easily removed for cleaning AM 000289 STAR P O BOX 3464a NORTH KANSAS CITV. MO 64116 ASBESTOS REMOVAL PRICE LIST Effective October 1,1985. Prices subject to change without notice TERMS: 1% 10 days. nt 30 days FOB: Shipping Point CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-816-221-1401 1-800-346-3026 Ext. 243 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION EASI-AIR 7200 7200 72S8 72SS 7255 72.56 Half-mask Facepiece. Sml/Med (10/cs) Half-mask Facepiece. Med/Lge (10/cs) High Efficiency Retainer Caps (pair) (10 pr per cs) Dust Mist Retainer Caps (pair) (10 pr per cs) High Efficiency Cartridges (10/bx. 60/cs) Dust/Mist Filter (10/pack, 100 cs) DISPOSABLE RESPIRATORS 8710 Dust/Mist Respirator (20/box. 240 cs) 0020 Dust/Mist/Fume Respirator (10/bag. 100/cs) AIRHATS (Include battery pack and charger) W-316 Dust/Mist Airhat W-29S1 Prefliter. 25/pack W-2953-5 Dust/mist filter 5/pack W-244 High efficiency Airhat W-3003-4 High efficiency filter 4/pack AIRLINE SYSTEMS W-3062 Disposable hood assembly W-2660 Hard cap assembly W-2864 Breathing tube for W-3082. W-2860 W-5005 Whitecap W-5114 Breathing lube for Whitecap W-3016 Low pressure air regulating valve assy W-2907 High pressure air regulating valve assy AIR SUPPLY HOSE W-2020-2S Low pressure 4-9 PSIG W-3020-50 Low pressure 5-11 PSIG W-3030-100 Low Pressure 6-15 PSIG W-9435-50 High pressure 25-35 PSIG W-8435-S0 High pressure 25-35 PSIG W-B435-100 High pressure 30-45 PSIG RHINE AIR BREATHING PUMP 13-1 Pneumatic. 3 outlet. 12SCFM 13-2 Electric, 2 outlet. 9SCFM 13-5 Electric. 2 outlet. 12 5SCFM <1 case 90 360 PRICE PER EACH Cl case 1-4 cases 6+ eases 11.15 10.60 9.45 11.15 1060 0.45 2.50 235 2.15 300 2.85 2.55 3.10 2.75 2.50 .40 .36 .32 1-4 eases 5-0 cases 10+ cases 60 76 .66 3.60 3.25 285 465.00 26.00 42.00 534.00 159.00 ea. pack pack aa pack 45.00 7300 26.00 256.00 27.00 62.00 73.00 ea aa ea aa ea ea aa 90.00 122.00 206.00 55 00 97.00 170 00 ea ea ea aa ea ea 960 00 ea 649 00 ea 1500 00 ea AAA 000290 NEW ET1412 NEW ET1414 1412 1414 414 2903 NEW 92109 \ DISPOSABLE CLOTHING Encase Economy Coverall, zipper, S. M. L, XL (25/cs) Encase Coverall, hood, non-skid boots, elastic wrists (25/cs) S, M, L, XL Tyvek Coverall, zipper (25/cs) S. M. L. XL Tyvek Coverall, hood, non-skid boots, elastic wrists (25/cs) S. M. L. XL Tyvek Non-skid Boots (200/cs) Tyvek Hood (250/cs) . Disposable Bath Towels 3 ply scrim. 20x40 (300/cs) Sale-T-SIrtp atom Bag* GLOVE BAGS A SAWS 106H 6" Honzontal with zip lock 110H 10" Horizontal with zip lock 114H 14" Horizontal with zip lock 206V 6" Vertical with zip lock MOV 10" Vertical with zip lock 214V 14" Vertical with zip lock OTHER STYLES AND SIZES AVAILABLE 8AFE-T-STRIP SHOULDER STRAPS 30 30" Shoulder Strap, pair 60 60" Shoulder Strap, pair SAF-T-STRIP FLEXISAW 16 16" Saw with extra blade 20 20" Saw with extra blade 24 24" Saw with extra blade NEW DISPOSALENE GLOVE BAG DGB-1 Economy Glove Bag, 6 mil, flock lined glove EYE PROTECTION 9142 9300 551 Uvex Topsider Uvex Future Bouton Softside ASB-22 Gallon Container (4/cs) WETTING AGENT ASB-1 ASB-2 ASB-3 NEW C9SRC NEW FS4 LABELS AND SIGNS Fiberglass Warning Sign 20"x14" Vinyl Warning Label. 3Vi"x5", (500/roll) Barncade Tape. 3"x1000' 30 mil Plastic Warning Sign 20"x14" A-Shaped Plastic Folding Floor Stand 12"x20" Per Case 4975 72SO 53 75 77.50 10000 87.50 5000 Each 45 25 49 25 52 50 61.50 63.50 65 50 1000 14 00 500 600 900 6.50 Per Pair 420 520 200 69.80 cs 13.45 ea 50 00 roll 40 00 roll 660 ea 1160 ea 1408 3-12 7712 6 oz Cotton Flock Lined Latex, sz 7. 6. 9 Knit Lined PVC. 12" GLOVE8 G-924 9002 BOOTS Heavyweight 10" Overshoe with snap, sz 7-14 PVC Overshoe S-XL DISPOSABLE BAGS 3350 33"x 50". 6mm. preprinted warning (75/roll) 3000 AIR SAMPLING PUMP Spectrex Adjustable Flow Pump Millipore Loaded Filter Cassette. Smicron. 37mm (50/pack) 8 52doz 604 doz 24.00 doz 1-9 45 00 B 50 pr 4.95 pr Per Roll 10-19 41 25 20+ 39.00 625.00 ea 165 ea AM 000291 DISPOSABLE CLOTHING DISPOSABLE CLOTHING "Tyvek" style 1422A has shown to be the most effective barrier fabric available on the market This material has been used in industry and government asbestos removal operations for years Independent laboratory tests show that "Tyvek" allows less than one percent of submicron size fibers to pass through Virtually all experts agree that less than five micron size fibers represent as severe or greater health hazard than fibers greater than five microns All clothing illustrated is produced from style 1422 A "Tyvek" 1414 Coverall - Coverall complete with attached tie hood, non-skid boots, elaslicized wrists, and zip per closure Sizes small, medium, large. X-large Packed 25 per case Case weight 8 lbs 414 Boots - Feature non-skid sole and plastic snap for adlustment Size large/X-large Packed 200 pair per case Case weight 6 lbs 2903 Hood - Full face open ing hood is designed to give maximum protection for the neck and head area One size Packed 250 per case Case weight to lbs 1412 Coverall - Standard coverall with zipper closure Full cut allows freedom ol movement and comfort Sizes small, medium, large, X-large, XX-large Packed 25 per case Case weight 7 lbs RHINE AIR - At this level of exposure, clean air must be supplied to the worker The RHINE AIR system provides an ettective. efficient, and sate method to protect your workers Since RHINE AIR breathing pumps are oil-less, they produce no carbon monoxide, oil vapor, or oil mist MODEL 13-1 PNEUMATIC - Features a three horsepower air motor drive that delivers a maximum of 12SCFM at 10 to 11 P S I Air motor requires a minimum 45 C F M at 65 PS I and a maximum P S I Three man output Weighl 77 lbs MODEL 13-2 ELECTRIC - Features a V< horsepower elec tric motor Delivers a maximum of 9 SCFM at 10 to 11 PS I Optional wiring for 115 or 230 volts Two man capacity Weigh: 60 tbs - m, r GLOVE BAGS SAFE-T-STRIP - A breakthrough in asbestos removal technology A unique 10 mil PVC zippered bag which isolates the insulation to be removed Straps securely fasten sleeves of bag to pipe -- eliminates time con suming taping -- greatly reduces potential release of asbestos fibers when moving the bag Unique double zipper allows bar to be moved quickly and easily past valves and hangers When properly utilized, SAFE-TSTRIPS can eliminate the need for disposable clothing and area encapsulation 25,50, or 100'lengths AAA 000292 142 Topelder Glass - Parmanent transparent side and top protection combin ed with comtort and quality make this piano the ultimate in eye protection Eye size 52mm, Individually boxed, 25 pair per case, Case weight 4 lbs 9300 Futura Goggles Revolutionary design gives the user an unrestricted panoramic view Anti-log coating on both sides of the lens Can be worn over cor rective glasses Individually boxed, 10 pair per case Case weight 4 lbs SSI Soltsldes Goggle - Ex cellent protection at an economical price Plastic hooded, indirect vents keep out dust and liquids In dividually boxed, 72 pair per case Case weight 19 lbs ASB-22 - Wetting agent con centrate - Specially for mulated for wetting and removal of asbestos insula tion Meets EPA recommen dations One gallon con tamers. 4/case Low temper ature solution alto avail able CAUTION ASBESTOS DUST HAZARD USittMl IWIM1IW MMEII wiaawuai CAUTION CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS AVOID CREATING OUST BREATHW6 ASBESTOS DOST MAT CAUSE SUIOUS BODILY NAIM LABELS AND SIGNS - Com plete line of signs, bar ricades. pipe markers, and labels Ait signs available in a variety oi sizes and materials to meet your specific needs Custom and engraved signs are also available ASB-1 Sign - 20'iIf. V fiberglass lor mdoor/out door use ASB 2 Label - 3^ x5 . vmyt coated doth adnesive back ASB-3 Bamcade tape 3"x1000. yellow with place lettering ASB-2 GLOVES -- COTTON GLOVES - 8 oz cotton glove with knit wrist 7712 - Heavy duty gloves Li quid proof PVC glove for the tough |obs 72/case Q-924 - 10" overshoe - Heavy weight vinyl overshoe 3 position snap closure Size 7-14 002 - PVC overshoe - 35 gauge PVC economy over shoe Heavy duty sole S- yL 33M Disposal bags 33"x50". 8mm polyethylene with preprinted asbestos warning 75 per roll 48 lbs AM SAMPLING PUMP -- IP8CTMI PAS - 9000 Features adiustable flow tale to 3 kters/mmute Fro ndes 10 12 hours running tune wan battery check and automatic. low charge turn o** System includes carry ing caea. battery charger, acrewMmer. orwofl key. and apare fusible resistor sags 2 DAV giAA CORP 1M Btatmglon PO Baa 34*48 Merm Aeneas City. MO 64116 00 3463028 x243 27* 1401 8LAI51 CRAPHICS lUaMt Ca>y S4B >715 AM 000293 available during the past several years support our current iccommendations The rationale for these revised recommendations was developed jointly by our staffs as part of a draft preamble to a proposed lead standard Should there be a need to revise and reissue the lead criteria docu ment, we would be glad to do so within a reasonable period of time General Policy GAO WILL DETERMINE MOST EFFECTIVE USE OF CANCER RESEARCH RESULTS FOR AGENCIES A study to determine how research results on the car cinogenicity of materials can be handled most effectively to mccl the needs of regulatory agencies is being conducted by the General Accounting Office Research sponsorship and the government's coordinating activities for the screening of potential cancer-causing sub stances is carried out at the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health, but research is performed at many locations as implications for industrial, environmen tal. and other exposures are all different The study by GAO was initiated internally, that is, not at the specific request of Congress Its purpose is to examine the problems m developing and recommending standards for screening possible carcinogens, and its seope includes costs, scheduling, and interagency information i.ow A GAO spokesman said that in addition to the National Cancer Institute, research agencies surveyed included the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Regulatory agencies studied included the Occupational Safetv and Health Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission ; A draft report for agency review is m preparation, and a final report is expected to be ready in about four months, ac cording to a GAO spokesman Haalth Hazards NIOSH ISSUES ASBESTOS DUST ALERT FOR WORKERS EXPOSED SERVICING BRAKES An alert concerning the potential health ha7ard for persons exposed to asbestos during the servicing of motor vehicle brake and clutch assemblies was issued bv the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health on August B MOSH convened a meeting of government and university scientists, industry representatives, and labor union officials to discuss the present state of knowledge with respect to this problem on June 21 Data was presented by investigators from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City indicating that workers engaged in the maintenance and repair of automobile and truck brake linings are exposed to potentially hazardous levels of airborne asbestos dust (Current Report, July 31, p 296) Specific brake servicing operations studied included hinutout of-automobile drum brake assrmhlifs grinding of used truck brake linings, and bevelling of new truck brake linings Average peak asbestos air concentrations for these three ac tivities based on personal samples taken within 10 feet of the operator were respectively 10 5 3 75 and 37.3 fibers greater than five microns in length per milliliter An analysis of samples of brake drum dust revealed that almost all of the asbestos fibers were found shorter than 0 4 microns in length OCCUPATIONA^BAFETY & HEALTH REPORTER Pravious Studies Previous studies of the extent of asbestos emissions from automoM brake lining wear showed that only a very small fi action of tne original asbestos content of the brake lining is found in brake drum dust It was presumed that this is due to thermal degradation of the fibers during braking The pre sent findings indicate that enough asbestos is preserved to produce significant exposures during certain brake servicing procedures The full extent of asbestos-related disease in brake ser vicing personnel is not known at present because this par ticular occupational group has not been studied systematical ly up to now However, a review of the scientific literature on the association between asbestos exposure and mesothehal tumors of the pleura and peritoneum has reveal ed at least four cases of these rare tumors in persons who were employed in jobs involving automobile brake servicing, the alert said The environmental studies of brake lining servicing together with observations of mesothelial tumors in persons so employed affirms the necessity for instituting and main taining recommended control measures in this industry so that the health hazards of asbestos are minimized, according to the alert Bacommandad Procaduras Following are interim procedures recommended by NIOSH to minimize exposure to asbestos dust during brake and clutch servicing If possible, an area shall be designated lor ail brake and clutch repairs Entrances into this area shall be posted with an asbestos exposure warning sign as follows Asbestos Dust Hazard Avoid Breathing Dust Wear Assigned Protective Equipment . Do Not Remain in Area Unless Your Work Requires It Breathing Asbestos Dust May Cause Asbestosis and Cancer During brake servicing, an air nurifving respirator either single use or with replaceable particulate fiiter(s), as approved by the Mining Enforcement and Safety Ad ministration (formerly Bureau of Mines) or NIOSH, shall be worn during all procedures starting with the removal of the wheels and including reassembly During manual clutch ser vicing, such a respirator shall be worn during removal and cleaning of the clutch, pressure plate and housing assembly and during installation of the new clutch assembly Dust shall first be cleaned from brake drums, brake backing plates, brake assemblies and clutch assemblies us ing an industrial type vacuum cleaner equipped with a high efficiency filter system (greater than 99 percent efficiency for 0 3 urn diameter aerosols) After vacuum cleaning, any remaining dust shall be removed using a rag soaked in water and wrung until nearly dry Under no circumstances shall compressed air or dry brushing be used for cleaning During arcing and riveting operations, an approved respirator, as described in (2) above, shall be worn Grin ding (arcing) machines shall be provided with local exhaust ventilation such that worker exposures are maintained at least below the 1976 OSHA asbestos standard (29 CFR 1910 1001) At a minimum, the dust bag of the arcing machine shall be removed and replaced with the hose of the high efficiency industrial vacuum described in (3) above p Industrial vacuum cleaner bags containing asbestos dust and cloths used for wiping brake and clutch assemblies shall Qccwp*ton! 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