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December 1906 la the User of the Asbestos TF^P: This training resource program (TRIP) on asbestos has been updated to meet the requirements of the revised asbestos standard. As the instructor^ you should iami.lari.5_g yrsel.f wi.th the requirements of this OSHA standard and with particular emphasis on those elements which are new (see below). In addition, certain states have more specific requirements for asbestos control and/or training. These may be identified by contacting your location's health and safety representative. The following information is intended to highlight some of the requirements of the asbestos standard.' Refer your location's written program for more specific information. to EXPOSURE LIMIT EXPOSURE MONITORING MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE REGULATED AREAS RESPIRATOR USE a. Reduced from 2 f/cc to 0.2 f/cc twa. a. Requirements for monitoring have increased. More effort is required to assure that the lower limit is not exceeded. a. Exams continue but have been modified soraewha^ eg^ new questionnaires. b. New exposure-baaed requirementw identify who is to obtain an exam. a. This is a new requirement where exposures may exceed the permissible limit of 0.2 f/cc. a. "Paper type" dust masks are no longer approved for use with - asbestos. b. Respirators are now required as a minimum when exposures exceed .2 f/cc or when entering "regulated areas" c. Fit testing required every 6 mo. for negative pressure masks. ABS-060703 LAM 031279 PROTECT IVE CLOTH 1 IMG CONTROLLED ACCESS TO 'I HE WORKSITE NEGATIVE PRESSURE ENCLOSURES USE OF WET METHODS AS PRIMARY CONTROL EPA DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS USE OF VACUUMS EMPLOYEE TRAINING a. Is now required as a minimum when exposures exceed .2 f/cc Either cloth or disposable paper clothing may be used. ~ a. Is now required as a minimum where a regulated area is set up. a. Special structures now required if -feasible -for major demolition. a Continues to be required as the primary control method. a OSHA regulation does not change, or impact these requirements. I a. Where vacuums are used, they must be approved tor asbestos and include high efficiency filters. Such vacuums may be used for cleaning off shelving where gaskets are stored, brake repair work, etc. a. The standard identifies specific information which must be included (see information below) EMPLOYEE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE OSHA ASBESTOS STANDARD (3) Employee information and training, (i) Tim employer shell institute a training program (or ell employees exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos, tremolite, anlhophyllile, actinolite, or a combination of these minerals in excess of lire action level and shall ensure their participation in the program. (ii) Training shall be provided prior to. or at lire time of Initial assignment, unless the employee has received equivalent training within the previous 12 months, and at least annually thereafter. (iilj The training program shall be conducted in a manner that the employee is able to understand. The employer shall ensure that each such employee is informed of lire following: (A) Methods of recognizing asbestos, tremolite, anlhophylllte, and actinolite; (B) The healtli effects associated with asbestos, tremolite, anlhophyllile, or actinolite exposure; (CJ The relationship between smoking and asbestos, tremolite, anlhophyllile, and actinolite in producing lung cancer, (D) The nature of operations that could result in exposure to asbestos, tremolite, anthophyllite. and actinolite, the importance of necessary protective controls to minimize exposure including, as applicable, engineering controls, work practices, respirators, housekeeping procedures, hygiene facilities, protective clothing, decontamination procedures, emergency procedures, and waste disposal procedures, and any necessary instruction in tha use of these controls and procedures: (E) The purpose, proper use. fitting Instructions, and limitations of respirators as required by 2B CFR 1010.134; (F) The appropriate work practices for performing the asbestos, tremolite, anthophyllite, or actinolite Job; end (C) Medical surveillance program requirements. (H) A review of this standard, Including appendices. (4J Access to training materials, (i) The employer shall make readily available to all affected employees without cost all written materials relating to the employee training program, including a copy of this regulation. (ii] The employer shall provide lo the Assistant Secretary and the Director, upon request,' all Information and training materials relating lo tha employee information and training program. ABS-060704 LAM 031280