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The samples were sealed V a/**n* ' d'* sent: to The Travelers Engineering Lab
in Hartford, Connecticut, for analysis. The analytical methods
used are indicated on the "Laboratory.. Analysis Reports" found in
the Appendix.
The standard for asbestos haS'. .been established by the Occupational Safety and Health,, Administration (OSHA) under section 1910.1001.
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XH 88-2
Asbestos Exposure control Program
IMPORTANT (Originally submitted 11/4/88) A formal Asbestos Exposure Control Program should be developed and implemented in accordance with OSHA 1910.1001. This program should address the following provisions:
1. Feasible engineering controls and/or -work
practices should be developed and implemented to
reduce and maintain employee exposure at or
below
the
permissible
exposure
limit.
Engineering controls include isolation, local
exhauetr^'-y^ntilation, process enclosures, dust
collection systems, etc. Work practice controls
inciui^'fyet methods, prohibiting the use of
compressed air for cleaning activities, etc.
Job rotation is not an acceptable means of
employee exposure control.
2. Personal protective 'equipment must be provided
and used by employees juntil engineering controls
or work practice%;controIs can be effectively
implemented.
Personal protective equipment
required should include:
a. Approved, cartridge-type respirators should ..
be provided for and .used _ _hy._ employees. Also, a formal Respiratory- Protection--' Program in accordance with OSHA 1910.134 should be implemented immediately.
b. Special clothing including coveralls, head coverings, gloves, and foot coverings should be provided and used by employees immediately.
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