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Controlling the exposure to asbestos can be done through engineering controls, administrative actions, and personal
protective equipment. Engineering controls include such things as isolating the source and using ventilation systems. Administrative
actions include limiting the workers exposure time and providing showers. Personal protective equipment include wearing the proper
respiratory protection and clothing. The following resources contain information to help control asbestos exposures.
Automotive: Precautions to prevent exposure to asbestos in friction products (brakes and clutches).
- 29
CFR 1910
Subpart Z, Toxic and hazardous substances. OSHA Standard.
- 1910.1001,
Asbestos
- Appendix F, Work practices
and engineering controls for automotive brake and clutch inspection, disassembly, repair
and assembly - Mandatory
- Information for Auto
Mechanics. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). References "Guidance
for Preventing Asbestos Disease Among Auto Mechanics", (1986, June),
which examines exposure
opportunities among auto mechanics involved with brake linings, clutch facings, and other
friction materials.
- Asbestos Exposure During Servicing of Motor Vehicle Brake and Clutch Assemblies.
US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 78-127, (1975, August). Offers procedures to control
asbestos exposure.
Asbestos Removal:
- 1926
Subpart Z, Toxic and hazardous substances. OSHA Standard.
- 1926.1101, Asbestos
- Appendix F,
Work practices and engineering controls for Class I Asbestos
Operations - Non-mandatory. Offers work practices and
engineering controls for asbestos removal.
- Guideline Specifications. US Army
Corps of Engineers, (1999, October), 7 MB
ZIP*. Index to specifications includes Section
13280 A, Asbestos Abatement. Scroll down and click on 13280.sec. Specifications must be downloaded in a special SGML format (software
to view and edit this format is available online).
- Asbestos NESHAP Adequately Wet Guidance. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), (1990, December). Emphasizes the
need for proper wetting of asbestos-containing material prior to removal.
- Demolition
Practices Under the Asbestos NESHAP. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), (1996). Summarizes EPA-accepted
work practices. OSHA requirements differ, especially regarding
"nonfriable" ACM (asbestos contractors may not be aware of
this difference).
Facilities: Operations and maintenance (O&M) practices are used to control
hazards of asbestos.
- Guidance Manual, Asbestos Operations & Maintenance Work Practices, 2nd Edition.
National Institute of Building Sciences.
Other:
*These files are provided for downloading only.
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