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ATTACHMENT 2 MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS FROM JOHN B. MILES, JR., DIRECTOR DIRECTORATE OF FIELD OPERATIONS SUBJECT: Stay of Portions of the New Asbestos Standards Pending Review by OMB The following provisions of the new asbestos standards which contain information collection requirements are stayed pending review by the Office of Management and Budget: 29 CFR 1910.1001, as amended June 20, 1986; (d)(2) initial monitoring (d)-(3) monitoring frequency (periodic monitoring) and patterns (d)(5) additional monitoring (d)(7) employee notification of monitoring results (f) (2) compliance program (g) (3)(i) respirator program (j) (5) employee information and training (l) medical surviellance (m) recordkeeping 29 CFR 1926.58; (f)(2) initial monitoring (f) (3) periodic monitoring within the regulated areas (g) (6) employee notification of monitoring results (h) (3)(i) respirator program (k) (3) employee information and training (k)(4) acess to training materials (m) medical surveillance (n) recordkeeping It is anticipated that OMB will complete their review of the standards shortly. In the interim the parallel requirements of the asbestos standard issued in June 1972, as amended, and published in 29 CFR 1910.1001 will remain in effect. Please notify State Plan Designees and other program personnel of this issue. ATTACHMENT 3 ADDENDUM TO INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON THE OSHA REVISED ASBESTOS STANDARD (Published in the Federal Register 1986 June 20) Medical Surveillance Medical surveillance Is required for employees exposed to the action level of asbestos (0.1 f/cc or greater) for 30 or more days In one year or are required to wear negative pressure respirators for protection against asbestos. Medical evaluations which meet requirements of the revised standard are as follows: 1. Initial evaluation A. Procedures Preplacement History (Standard Form - SF) Respiratory Symptoms Questionnaire (SF) Physical Examination (SF) B. Tests Pulmonary Function Test X-ray chest (PA view 14 x 17 Inches) ECG Blood Count Blood Analyses (Series 24) C. Schedule: Before assignment begins 2. Annual Occupational Medical Evaluation A. Procedures Medical History Short Form (SF) Respiratory Symptoms Questionnaire (SF) Physical Examination (SF) B. Tests Pulmonary Function Test (SF) Blood Count Blood Analyses (Series 24) X-ray Chest (PA view 14 x 17 inches) - See schedule for frequency ECG - See schedule below C. Schedule for evaluation -- Annually for identified employees; X-ray chest (exposure <10 years): every 5 years; X-ray chest (exposure >10 years): a. <35 years: every 5 years. b. Age 35 <45 years: every 2 years, c. Age 245 years: annually. ECG: a. Age <35 years: every 5 years b. Age 35 <45 years: every 2 years c. Age 245 years: annually 3. Occupational Medical Evaluation at Termination of Employment A. Procedures Medical History Short. Form (SF) Respiratory Symptoms Questionnaire (SF) Physical Examination (SF) B. Tests Pulmonary Function Test X-ray chest (PA view - 14 x 17 Inches) Optional: Blood Count Blood Analyses (Series 24) ECG C. Schedule: Two weeks before termination from employment with Alcoa To provide medical surveillance, medical personnel must have the name of each employee exposed to the action level of asbestos (or greater) a6 well as the exposure level. If the employee Is required to wear a respirator for certain tasks, medical personnel should be informed about this requirement as well as the type of respirator. Following the medical evaluation, the physician must provide to the supervisor and the employee written statements which: 1. Advise about any Increased risk of employee health Impairment resulting from asbestos exposure; 2. Recommend work restriction(s) if indicated; and 3. Indicate that the employee has been Informed about results of the examination and any medical conditions requiring further evaluation or treatment. ATTACHMENT 4 ACTIVE STATE PROGRAMS Program contacts: 1. ALABAMA: Frank Vandiver - 205/261-4082 2. ALASKA: Rich Arob - 907/465-4855 3. ARKANSAS: Mr. Vllson [lmil Pin] - 501/562-7444 4. OKLAHOMA: Steve Allen - 405/235-1447 5. KANSAS: Howard Salger - 913/862-9360, Ext. 277 6. WASHINGTON: Jim Burt - 206/753-3807 7. IOWA: Walter Johnson - 515/281-3606 8. ILLINOIS: Don Anderson - 217/785-1860 9. OHIO: Marty King - 614/466-1390 10. MARYLAND: James Lewis - 301/225-5747 11. NEW JERSEY: Rich Ritota - 609/984-1863 12. RHODE ISLAND: Jim Hickey - 401/277-2438, Ext. 3990 13. SOUTH CAROLINA: Bob Betterton - 803/758-5406 14. TENNESSEE: Phyllis Blevins - 615/741-2121 15. UTAH: Larry Larkin - 801/538-6160 16. CALIFORNIA: Joanne Semones - 415/454-8588 17. 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