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>HHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 78-127 Page 4 of 5 Breathing Asbestos Dust May Cause Asbestosis and Cancer All asbestos waste shall be disposed of in accordance with the OSHA asbestos regulation, 29 CFR 1910.1001(h). During removal of vacuum bags, an approved respirator, as described in (2) shall be worn. 6. All floor cleaning in areas where brakes and clutches are repaired shall be done with the high efficiency industrial vacuum cleaner as described in (3) above. Grinding (arcing) machines shall also be cleaned with such a vacuum cleaner and any remaining dust wiped with a damp cloth. An approved respirator, as described in (2) above, shall be used during this cleaning. 7. Although adherence to the above procedures should minimize any contamination ofwork clothing, it is required that the appropriate portions ofthe OSHA regulations on asbestos (29 CFR 1910.1001(d) (3 and 4)) concerning special clothing, change rooms, etc. be followed. NOTE: adherence to the above procedures should minimize exposures to mechanics during brake and clutch servicing. These are interim recommendations and are subject to revision pending results ofongoing NIOSH research. Prepared By Division ofField Studies and Clinical Investigations National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Cincinnati, Ohio Notes Section 1910.1001 of the Code ofFederal Regulations was formerly Section 1910.93a. This change was noted in the Federal Register, May 28, 1975. freturn to main textl References 1. Lynch, J.R.: Lining Decomposition Products. J Air Pollution Control Assoc, 18:824-26,1968 2. Hiddsh, D.E. and Knight, K.L.: Exposure to Asbestos During Brake Maintenance. Ann Occup Hyg, 13:17-21,1970 3. Jacko, M.G. and DuCharme, R.T.: Emissions: Measurements from Brake and Clutch linings from Selected Sources. EPA Report 68-04-0020,1973 4. Newhouse, M.L. and Thompson, H.: ofPleura and Peritoneum Following Exposure to Asbestos in the London Area. Brit J Ind Med, 22:261-69,1965 5. McDonald, A.D. et al.: Epidemiology ofPrimary Malignant Mesothelial Tumors in Canada. Cancer, 26:914-19,1970 http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/78127_5 .html 10/24/2001