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1.0  Introduction

An estimated 1.3 million employees in construction and general industry face significant asbestos exposure on the job. Heaviest exposures occur in the construction industry, particularly during the removal of asbestos during renovation or demolition. Employees are also likely to be exposed during the manufacture of asbestos products (such as textiles, friction products, insulation, and other building materials) and during automotive brake and clutch repair work. Asbestos is well recognized as a health hazard and is highly regulated.

2.0 Scope

These regulations apply to asbestos exposure in the following areas:

• Demolition or recovery of structures where asbestos is present.
• Removal or encapsulation of materials containing asbestos.
• Construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, or renovation of structures that contain asbestos.
• Installation of products containing asbestos.
• Asbestos spill/emergency cleanup.
• Transportation, disposal, and storage of asbestos at the site where construction activities are performed.
• Housekeeping activities involving asbestos at the site where construction activities are performed.

3.0 Definitions

• Aggressive method- removal or disturbance of building material by sanding, abrading, grinding or other method that breaks, crumbles, or disintegrates intact ACM.
  
• Amended water- water to which a wetting agent has been added to increase the ability of the liquid to penetrate ACM.
• Asbestos- includes chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite asbestos, anthophyllite asbestos, actinolite asbestos, and any of these minerals that have been chemically treated and/or altered. For purposes of this standard, "asbestos" includes PACM.
• Asbestos- containing material (ACM)- any material containing more than one percent asbestos.
• Authorized person- any person authorized by the employer and required by work duties to be present in regulated areas.
• Class I asbestos work- activities involving the removal of thermal system insulation (TSI) and surfacing ACM and PACM. These types of activities will not be conducted by university employees.
• Class II asbestos work- activities involving the removal of ACM which is not thermal system insulation or surfacing material. This includes, but is not limited to, the removal of asbestos-containing wallboard, floor tile and sheeting, roofing and siding shingles, and construction mastics.
• Class III asbestos work- repair and maintenance operations, where "ACM" including TSI and surfacing ACM and PACM, is likely to be disturbed.
• Class IV asbestos work- maintenance and custodial activities during which employees contact but do not disturb ACM or PACM and activities to clean up dust, waste and debris resulting from Class I, II, and III activities.
• Clean room- an uncontaminated room having facilities for the storage of street clothing and uncontaminated materials and equipment.
• Closely resemble- the major workplace conditions which have contributed to the levels of historic asbestos exposure, and are no more protective than conditions of the current workplace.
• Competent person- one who has received specialized training and is capable of identifying asbestos hazards in the workplace and selecting the appropriate control strategy for asbestos exposure and has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate hazards.
• Critical barrier- one or more layers of plastic sealed over all openings into a work area or any other similarly placed physical barrier sufficient to prevent airborne asbestos from migrating to an adjacent area.
• Decontamination area- an enclosed area adjacent and connected to the regulated area consisting of an equipment room, shower area, and clean room, that is used for the decontamination of workers, materials, and equipment.
• Demolition- the wrecking or taking out of any load-supporting structural member and any related razing, removing, or stripping of asbestos products.
• Disturbance- activities that disrupt, crumble, or generate visible debris from ACM or PACM. Disturbance includes cutting away small amounts of ACM and PACM that can be contained in one standard sized glove bag or waste bag in order to access a building component.
• Employee exposure- that exposure to airborne asbestos that would occur if the employee were not using respiratory protective equipment.
• Equipment room (change room)- a contaminated room located within the decontamination area that is supplied with impermeable bags or containers for the disposal of contaminated protective clothing and equipment.
• Fiber- a particulate form of asbestos, five micrometers or longer, with a length-to-diameter ratio of at least three to one.
• Glovebag- not more than a 60 x 60 inch impervious plastic bag-like enclosure affixed around an asbestos-containing material, with glove-like appendages through which material and tools may be handled.
• High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter- a filter capable of trapping and retaining at least 99.97 percent of all mono-dispersed particles of 0.3 micrometers in diameter.
• Homogeneous area- an area of surfacing material or thermal system insulation that is uniform in color and texture.
• Intact- ACM that has not been crumbled, pulverized, or otherwise deteriorated.
• Modification- a changed or altered procedure, material or component of a system, which replaces a procedure, material or component of a required system. Omitting a procedure or component, or reducing or diminishing the strength of a material or component of the system is not a modification.
• Negative Initial Exposure Assessment- a demonstration by the employer, that employee exposure during an operation is expected to be consistently below the PELs.
• PACM (presumed asbestos containing material)- thermal system insulation and surfacing material found in buildings constructed before 1980.
• Project Designer- a person who has successfully completed the training requirements for an abatement project designer established by 40 U.S.C. Sec. 763.90(g).
• Regulated area- an area established by the employer to mark areas where Class I, II, and III asbestos work is conducted, and any adjoining area where debris and waste may accumulate; and a work area where airborne levels of asbestos may exceed the permissible exposure limit.
• Removal- all operations where ACM and/or PACM is taken out or stripped from structures or substrates, including demolition operations.
• Renovation- the modifying of any existing structure or portion.
• Repair- overhauling, rebuilding, reconstructing, or reconditioning of structures or substrates, including encapsulation or other repair of ACM or PACM attached to structures or substrates.
• Surfacing material- material that is sprayed, troweled-on or applied to surfaces (such as acoustical plaster on ceilings and fireproofing materials on structural members).
  
• Surfacing ACM- surfacing material which contains more than 1% asbestos.
• Thermal system insulation (TSI)- ACM applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, breeching, tanks, ducts or other structural components to prevent heat loss or gain.

4.0  Permissible Exposure Limits (PELS)

• Time-weighted average limit (TWA)- Employees will not be exposed to an airborne concentration of asbestos in excess of 0.1 fiber per cubic centimeter of air as an eight (8) hour time-weighted average (TWA).
• Excursion limit- Employees will not be exposed to an airborne concentration of asbestos in excess of 1.0 fiber per cubic centimeter of air as averaged over a sampling period of thirty (30) minutes.

5.0  Multi-employer Worksites

1. An employer performing work requiring the establishment of a regulated area shall inform other employers on the site of the nature of the work with asbestos and/or PACM, of the requirements pertaining to regulated areas, and measures taken to ensure that employees of the other employers are not exposed to asbestos.
2. Asbestos hazards shall be abated by the contractor who created the source of asbestos contamination.
3. All employers shall comply with applicable protective provisions to protect their employees. For example, if employees working immediately adjacent to a Class I asbestos job are exposed to asbestos due to inadequate containment, their employer shall either remove them from the area until the breach is repaired; or perform an initial exposure assessment.
4. Employers of employees working adjacent to regulated areas shall check daily to determine the integrity of the enclosure and/or the effectiveness of the control method used by the asbestos contractor to assure that asbestos fibers do not migrate to adjacent areas.
5. All general contractors on a construction project shall exercise general supervisory authority over the work covered by this standard, even if the general contractor is not qualified to serve as the asbestos "competent person." As supervisor of the entire project, the general contractor shall determine if the asbestos contractor is in compliance with this standard.

6.0 Regulated Areas

1. All Class I, II and III asbestos work will be conducted within regulated areas. Class IV operations will be conducted in a regulated area if airborne concentrations of asbestos may exceed a PEL.
2. The regulated area will be demarcated in any manner that minimizes the number of persons within the area and protects persons outside the area from exposure to airborne asbestos. If critical barriers or negative pressure enclosures are used, they may demarcate the regulated area. Appropriate signage will be displayed.
3. Access to regulated areas will be limited to authorized persons.
4. All persons entering a regulated area where they are required to wear respirators will be supplied with an appropriate respirator.
5. Employees will not eat, drink, smoke, chew tobacco or gum, or apply cosmetics in the regulated area.
6. Asbestos work performed within regulated areas will be supervised by a competent person.

7.0  Exposure Assessments and Monitoring

General monitoring

1. Where exposure monitoring is required, determinations of exposure will be made from breathing zone air samples that are representative of the 8-hour TWA and 30-minute short-term exposures of each employee.
2. Representative 8-hour TWA exposures will be determined on the basis of one or more samples representing full-shift exposure for employees in each work area. Representative 30-minute short-term exposures will be determined on the basis of one or more samples representing 30-minute exposures associated with operations that are most likely to produce exposures above the excursion limit for employees in each work area.

Initial exposure assessment

1. A "competent person" will conduct an exposure assessment immediately before or at the initiation of an operation that may expose a worker to asbestos to determine expected exposures. The assessment must be completed in time to comply with requirements which are triggered by exposure data or the lack of a "negative exposure assessment," and to provide information to assure that all control systems are appropriate for that operation and will work properly.
2. Unless a negative exposure assessment has been made, the initial exposure assessment will, if feasible, be based on employee exposure monitoring The assessment will take into consideration the monitoring results and all information which indicate employee exposure to asbestos, including any previous monitoring which indicate the levels of asbestos likely to be encountered on the job.

Negative exposure assessment

1. For any one specific asbestos job, employee exposures may be shown to be below the PELs by data that conforms to the following criteria:

Objective data demonstrating that the material cannot release airborne fibers in concentrations exceeding the PELs under work conditions having the greatest potential for releasing asbestos.
Where exposure monitoring of a prior asbestos job was performed within 12 months, monitoring was performed in compliance with the asbestos standard; and the data were obtained under conditions that "closely resemble" those used in the current operations, the operations were conducted by employees whose training and experience are similar to that of current employees, and these data show that under the current conditions it is unlikely that the PEL will be exceeded.
The results of initial exposure monitoring of the current job made from breathing zone air samples that are representative of the 8-hour TWA and 30-minute short-term exposures of each employee covering operations which are most likely to result in exposures over the PELs.

Periodic monitoring

1. Daily monitoring will be conducted that is representative of the exposure of each employee performing Class I or II work unless a negative exposure assessment for the operation has been made.
2. For Class III and IV operations periodic monitoring will be conducted of all work where exposures are expected to exceed a PEL, at intervals sufficient to document the validity of the exposure prediction. When all employees required to be monitored daily are equipped with supplied-air respirators, or other positive pressure mode respirator, daily monitoring is not necessary.
3. Exposure monitoring will be performed whenever there has been a change in personnel or work practices that may result in additional exposures above the PELs. Such additional monitoring is required regardless of whether a "negative exposure assessment" was previously produced for a specific job.

Termination of monitoring

1. If the periodic monitoring reveals that employee exposures are below the permissible exposure limit and excursion limit, monitoring may be discontinued for those employees whose exposures are represented by the monitoring.

Employee notification of monitoring results

1. Affected employees will be notified of monitoring results as soon as possible following receipt of monitoring results.
2. Affected employees will be notified of the results of monitoring in writing either individually or by posting at a centrally located place.

Observation of monitoring

1. Affected employees and their designated representatives will be provided with an opportunity to observe any monitoring of employee exposure to asbestos.
2. When observation of the monitoring of employee exposure to asbestos requires entry into an area where the use of protective clothing or equipment is required, the observer shall use such clothing and equipment.

8.0 Methods of Compliance

General Engineering controls and work practices

1. The following engineering controls and work practices will be used in all operations regardless of the levels of exposure:
   
   1. Vacuum cleaners equipped with HEPA filters to collect all debris and dust containing ACM and PACM, except for roofing material.
   2. Wet methods to control employee exposures during asbestos handling, removal, cutting, and cleanup, except where the use of wet methods are not feasible or will create safety hazards.
   3. Prompt clean-up and disposal of wastes and debris contaminated with asbestos in leak-tight containers, except in roofing operations.
2. In addition to the above measures, the following control methods will be used to achieve compliance with the PELs:
   1. Local exhaust ventilation equipped with HEPA filter dust collection systems.
   2. Enclosure or isolation of processes producing asbestos dust.
   3. Ventilation of the regulated area to move contaminated air away from the breathing zone of employees and toward a filtration or collection device equipped with a HEPA filter.
3. When engineering and work practice controls described above are not sufficient to reduce employee exposure below the PELs, they shall be used to reduce exposures to the lowest levels attainable and shall be supplemented by the use of respiratory protection.
4. The following work practices and engineering controls will not be used for work related to asbestos, regardless of levels of exposure or the results of initial exposure assessments:
   1. High-speed abrasive disc saws that are not equipped with point of cut ventilator or enclosures with HEPA filtered exhaust air.
   2. Compressed air used to remove asbestos, unless the compressed air is used in conjunction with an enclosed ventilation system designed to capture the dust created by the compressed air.
   3. Dry sweeping, shoveling or other dry clean-up of dust and debris containing ACM and PACM.
   4. Employee rotation as a means of reducing employee exposure to asbestos.

Work practices and engineering controls for class II work

1. All Class II work will be supervised by a competent person.
2. For all indoor Class II jobs, where a negative exposure assessment has not been produced, or if changed conditions indicate there may be exposure above the PEL or where ACM is not removed in a substantially intact state, one of the following methods will be used to ensure that airborne asbestos does not migrate from the regulated area:
   
   1. Critical barriers will be placed over all openings to the regulated area.
   2. Another barrier or isolation method will be used which prevents the migration of airborne asbestos from the regulated area, as verified by perimeter area monitoring or clearance monitoring.
3. Impermeable dropcloths will be placed on surfaces beneath all removal activity.

Controls for specific Class II operations

Floor Tiles

1. For removing vinyl and asphalt flooring materials which contain ACM or, in buildings constructed before 1980, the absence of ACM has not been verified, employees will comply with the following work practices:
   
   1. Flooring or its backing will not be sanded.
   2. Vacuums equipped with HEPA filter, disposable dust bag, and metal floor tool (no brush) will be used to clean floors.
   3. Resilient sheeting will be removed by cutting, with wetting of the snip point and wetting during delamination. Rip-up of resilient sheet floor material is prohibited.
   4. All scraping of residual adhesive and/or backing will be performed using wet methods.
   5. Dry sweeping is prohibited.
   6. Mechanical chipping is prohibited unless performed in a negative pressure enclosure.
   7. Tiles will be removed intact, unless intact removal is not possible. Wetting may be omitted if tiles can be removed intact when heated.
2. Resilient flooring material including associated mastic and backing will be assumed to contain asbestos unless it is determined to be asbestos-free using recognized analytical techniques.

Roofing Material

1. To remove roofing material which contains ACM the following work practices will be followed:
   1. Roofing material will be removed in an intact state if feasible. Wet methods will be used to remove roofing materials that are not intact unless wet methods are not feasible or will create safety hazards.
   2. Cutting machines will be continuously misted during use, unless a competent person determines that misting substantially decreases worker safety.
   3. When using a power roof cutter to remove asbestos-containing roofing felts and an aggregate surface, dust will be collected by a HEPA dust collector. When removing asbestos-containing roofing felts and a smooth surface using a power roof cutter, the dust will be collected by a HEPA dust collector, or by gently sweeping and then completely wiping up the wet dust.
   4. Asbestos-containing material that has been removed from a roof will not be dropped to the ground. It will be carried or passed to the ground by hand, or lowered to the ground via covered, dust-tight chute, crane or hoist.
   5. Any ACM that is not intact will be lowered to the ground as soon as practicable, but no later than the end of the work shift. While the material remains on the roof it will be kept wet, placed in a waste bag, or wrapped in plastic sheeting.
   6. Intact ACM will be lowered to the ground as soon as is practicable, but no later than the end of the work shift. Upon being lowered, unwrapped material will be transferred to a closed receptacle in a manner that minimizes dust.
   7. Roof level ventilation air intakes will be isolated or the ventilation system shut down.
2. Removal or repair of sections of intact roofing less than 25 square feet does not require wet methods or HEPA vacuuming as long as manual methods keep the material intact and no visible dust is created. In determining if a job involves less than 25 square feet, all removal and repair work performed on the same roof on the same day shall be included.

Siding, transite panel, shingles (other than roofs)

1. When removing cementitious asbestos-containing siding and shingles or transite panels containing ACM on building exteriors (other than roofs) the following work practices will be followed:
   1. Cutting, abrading or breaking siding, shingles, or transite panels, is prohibited unless methods less likely to result in asbestos fiber release cannot be used.
   2. Each panel or shingle will be sprayed with amended water prior to removal.
   3. Unwrapped or unbagged panels or shingles will be immediately lowered to the ground via covered dust-tight chute, crane or hoist, or placed in an impervious waste bag or wrapped in plastic sheeting and lowered no later than the end of the work shift.
   4. Nails will be cut with flat, sharp instruments.

2. Gaskets

   1. When removing gaskets containing ACM, the following work practices will be followed:
      1. If a gasket is visibly deteriorated and unlikely to be removed intact, removal will be undertaken within a glovebag.
      2. The gasket will be immediately placed in a disposal container.
      3. Any scraping to remove residue must be performed wet.

Other Materials

1. When performing any other Class II removal of ACM for which specific controls have not been listed the following work practices will be complied with:
   1. The material will be thoroughly wetted with amended water prior to and during its removal.
   2. The material will be removed in an intact state if possible
   3. Cutting, abrading or breaking the material is prohibited unless methods less likely to result in asbestos fiber release are not feasible.
   4. Asbestos-containing material removed, will be immediately bagged or wrapped, or kept wetted until transferred to a closed receptacle, no later than the end of the work shift.

Alternative Work Practices and Controls

1. Instead of the work practices and controls listed above, different or modified engineering and work practice controls may be used if the following provision is complied with:
   1. A competent person shall evaluate the work area, the projected work practices and the engineering controls, and shall certify in writing, that the different or modified controls are adequate to reduce employee exposure to below the PELs under all expected conditions and the method meets the requirements of this standard. The evaluation shall be based on data representing employee exposure during the use of the method under conditions which closely resemble those which will be used for the current job, and by employees whose training and experience are equivalent to employees who will perform the job.

Work practices and engineering controls for Class III asbestos work

1. Class III asbestos work will be conducted using engineering and work practice controls which minimize exposure to employees.
2. The work will be performed using wet methods.
3. To the extent feasible, the work will be performed using local exhaust ventilation.
4. Where the disturbance involves drilling, cutting, abrading, sanding, chipping, breaking, or sawing of thermal system insulation or surfacing material, impermeable drop cloths will be used, and the operation isolated using mini-enclosures, glove bag systems, or another isolation method.
5. If a "negative exposure assessment" has not been produced, or if monitoring shows the PEL has been exceeded, the area will be contained using impermeable dropcloths and plastic barriers or their equivalent, or the operation will be isolated using an approved control system.
6. Employees performing Class III jobs, which involve the disturbance of thermal system insulation or surfacing material, or where a "negative exposure assessment" has not been produced or where monitoring results show a PEL has been exceeded, will wear respirators.

9.0 Respiratory Protection

General

Respirators will be used in the following circumstances:

1. During all Class I asbestos jobs.
2. During all Class II work where ACM is not removed in a substantially intact state.
3. During all Class II and III work which is not performed using wet methods, provided, that respirators are not required during removal of ACM from sloped roofs when a negative exposure assessment has been made and the ACM is removed in an intact state.
4. During all Class II and III asbestos jobs where a "negative exposure assessment" has not been produced.
5. During all Class III jobs where TSI or surfacing ACM or PACM is being disturbed.
6. During all Class IV work performed within regulated areas where employees performing other work are required to wear respirators.
7. During all work covered by this section where employees are exposed above the PELs.
8. In emergencies.

10.0 Protective Clothing

1. Protective clothing, such as coveralls or similar whole-body clothing, head coverings, gloves, and foot coverings will be worn by employees exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos that exceed the PELs, or for which a required negative exposure assessment is not produced.
2. Protective clothing will be worn during Class I operations which involves the removal of over 25 linear or 10 square feet of TSI or surfacing ACM or PACM.
3. Contaminated clothing will be laundered so as to prevent the release of airborne asbestos in excess of the PELs. Any person who gives contaminated clothing to another person for laundering will inform that person of this requirement.
4. Contaminated clothing will be transported in sealed, properly labeled impermeable bags.
5. The competent person will examine worksuits worn by employees at least once per workshift for rips or tears. Rips or tears will be immediately mended, or the worksuit immediately replaced.

11.0 Hygiene Facilities and Practices for Employees

Requirements for Class I Operations

1. Class I operations involving over 25 linear or 10 square feet of TSI or surfacing ACM or PACM will be performed in accordance with 1926.1101(j)(l) of the OSHA Standard. University employee will not perform class I operations.

Requirements for Class I work involving less than 25 linear or 10 square feet of TSI or surfacing ACM or PACM, and for Class II and III operations where exposures exceed a PEL or where no negative exposure assessment has been done.

1. An equipment room or area that is adjacent to the regulated area which is covered by an impermeable drop cloth on the floor will be established for the decontamination of employees and their equipment
2. The area must be of sufficient size as to accommodate cleaning of equipment and removing personal protective equipment without spreading contamination beyond the area (as determined by visible accumulations).
3. Work clothing must be cleaned with a HEPA vacuum before removal.
4. All equipment and surfaces of containers filled with ACM must be cleaned prior to removal from the equipment room or area.
5. Employees will enter and exit the regulated area through the equipment room or area

12.0 Communication of Hazards

Installed asbestos containing building material

1. The university will determine if TSI and sprayed or troweled on surfacing materials in buildings contains asbestos. Asphalt and vinyl flooring material installed before 1980 must be assumed to contain asbestos unless known not to contain asbestos. When communicating information to employees PACM shall be identified as ACM.

Duties of Employers

1. Before work is begun, the presence, location, and quantity of ACM and/or PACM at the work site will be determined by the Safety Office.
2. The following persons will be notified of the presence, location and quantity of ACM or PACM, at the work site. Notification will be in writing, or by personal communication:
   
   1. Prospective employers applying or bidding for work whose employees are expected to work in or adjacent to these areas.
   2. Employees of the university who will work in or adjacent to areas containing asbestos.
   3. On multi-employer worksites, all employers who perform work within or adjacent to areas containing such materials.
   4. Tenants who will occupy areas containing such material.
3. Within 10 days of the completion of work, contractors shall inform the university of the current location and quantity of PACM and/or ACM remaining in the area and final monitoring results, if any.
4. All employers who discover ACM and/or PACM on a worksite must convey information concerning the presence, location and quantity of the newly discovered ACM and/or PACM to the Safety Office within 24 hours.

13.0 Signs

• At the entrance to mechanical rooms that contain ACM and/or PACM, signs will be posted that identify the material present, its location, and appropriate work practices to ensure that ACM and/or PACM will not be disturbed.
• Warning signs that demarcate a regulated area will be provided and displayed at each location where a regulated area is required. These signs shall bear the following information:
  • DANGER
    ASBESTOS
    CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD
    AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
• Where the use of respirators and protective clothing is required in the regulated area, warning signs shall include the following:
  • RESPIRATORS AND PROTECTION CLOTHING ARE REQUIRED IN THIS AREA

14.0 Labels

• Labels shall be fastened to all products containing asbestos and to all containers containing asbestos, including waste containers. Where feasible, installed asbestos products shall contain a visible label.
• Labels shall be printed in large, bold letters on a contrasting background and contain the following information:
  • DANGER
    CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS
    AVOID CREATING DUST
    CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD
    DO NOT BREATHE FIBERS

• The requirement to label products do not apply where:
  
  • Asbestos fibers have been modified by a bonding agent, coating, binder, or other material that prevents release of airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers in excess of the PELs.
  • Asbestos is present in a product in concentrations less than 1.0 percent.
• When previously installed PACM or ACM is identified; labels or signs must be affixed or posted so that employees will be notified of what materials contain PACM or ACM. These labels will be posted in areas where they will clearly be noticed by employees who are likely to be exposed, such as at the entrance to mechanical rooms.

15.0 Employee Training

1. A training program will be instituted for all employees who are likely to be exposed in excess of a PEL and for all asbestos workers.
2. Training will be provided prior to the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter.

Class I and II Operations

1. Training for Class I and II operations that require the use of critical barriers (or equivalent methods) and/or negative pressure enclosures will be equivalent to the EPA Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) asbestos abatement workers training (40 CFR Part 763, subpart E, appendix C).
2. For Class II work with asbestos containing roofing materials, flooring materials, siding materials, ceiling tiles, transite panels, and other materials training will include specific work practices and controls. The course will include "hands-on" training and take at least eight hours.

Class III Operations

1. Training for Class III employees will be consistent with EPA requirements for training of maintenance and custodial staff described in 40 CFR 763.92(a)(2). The course shall include "hands-on" training and take at least 16 hours.

2. Class IV Operations

   1. Training for employees performing Class IV operations will be consistent with EPA requirements for training of maintenance and custodial staff contained in 40 CFR 763.92(a)(1). The course shall include information concerning the locations of thermal system insulation, surfacing ACM/PACM, asbestos containing flooring material, flooring material where the absence of asbestos has not yet been certified; and instruction in recognition of damage, deterioration, and delamination of asbestos containing building materials. The course will take at least two hours.

Training Program

• The following general information must be included in the training program:
  • Methods of recognizing asbestos, including the requirement to presume that certain building materials contain asbestos.
  • The health effects associated with asbestos exposure.
  • The relationship between smoking and asbestos in producing lung cancer.
  • The nature of operations that could result in exposure to asbestos, the importance of controls to minimize exposure including engineering controls, work practices, respirators, housekeeping procedures, hygiene facilities, protective clothing, decontamination procedures, emergency procedures, and waste disposal procedures..
  • The purpose, proper use, fitting instructions, and limitations of respirators.
  • Medical surveillance program requirements.
  • The content of this program.
  • The names, addresses and phone numbers of public health organizations which provide information, and/or conduct programs concerning smoking cessation.
  • The requirements for posting signs and affixing labels.
• Written materials relating to the employee training program, including a copy of this program will be made readily available to affected employees.

 16.0 Housekeeping 

1. Where vacuuming methods are selected, HEPA filtered vacuuming equipment must be used. The equipment will be used and emptied in a manner that minimizes the reentry of asbestos into the workplace.
2. Asbestos waste will be collected and disposed of in sealed, labeled, impermeable bags or other closed, labeled, impermeable containers.
3. Care of asbestos-containing flooring material:
   1. Sanding of flooring material is prohibited.
   2. Stripping of finishes will be conducted using wet methods and low abrasion pads at speeds lower than 300.
   3. Burnishing or dry buffing may be performed only on flooring which has sufficient finish so that the pad cannot contact the flooring material.
4. Waste, debris and accompanying dust in an area containing accessible thermal system insulation or surfacing ACM/PACM or visibly deteriorated ACM:
   1. Will not be dusted or swept dry, or vacuumed without using a HEPA filter.
   2. Will be promptly cleaned up and disposed of in leak tight containers.

17.0 Medical Surveillance

Employees covered

1. A medical surveillance program will be instituted for all employees who are engaged in Class I, II or III work for a combined total of 30 or more days per year, or are exposed above a PEL. A day will not be counted if work is done on intact material for less than one hour and a worker adheres fully to the required work practices.
2. For employees required to wear a negative pressure respirator, the university will ensure employees are physically able to perform the work. This determination will be made under the supervision of a physician.

Examination

1. All medical examinations and procedures will be performed by or under the supervision of a licensed physician. Examinations will be provided at no cost to employees and at a reasonable time and place.
2. Persons other than licensed physicians who administer a pulmonary function test shall complete a training course in spirometry sponsored by an appropriate academic or professional institution.
3. Medical examinations and consultations will be made available employees on the following schedules:
   1. Prior to assignment in an area where negative-pressure respirators are worn.
   2. When the employee is assigned to an area where exposure to asbestos may be above the PEL for 30 or more days per year, or engage in Class II, or III work for a combined total of 30 or more days per year, a medical examination must be given within 10 working days following the thirtieth day of exposure and at least annually thereafter.
   3. If a physician determines that any examination should be provided more frequently than specified, the examination will be provided at the frequencies specified by the physician.
   4. No medical examination is required if adequate records show that the employee has been examined within the past 1-year period.
4. Medical examinations will include:
   1. A medical and work history with special emphasis directed to the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal systems.
   2. On initial examination and for the annual examination, the standardized questionnaire contained in Appendix D of the OSHA regulations (1926.1101).
   3. A physical examination directed to the pulmonary and gastrointestinal systems, including a chest x-ray if requested by the physician, and pulmonary function tests.
   4. Any other examinations or tests deemed necessary by the physician.
5. The following information will be provided to the examining physician:
   1. A copy of  the OSHA regulations (1926. 1101)
   2. A description of the employee's duties as they relate to asbestos exposure.
   3. The employee's representative exposure level.
   4. A description of any personal protective and respiratory equipment used.
   5. Information from previous medical examinations that is not otherwise available to the examining physician.
6. A written opinion will be obtained from the examining physician. This written opinion will contain the results of the medical examination and include:
   1. The physician's opinion as to whether the employee has any medical conditions that would place the employee at an increased risk of health impairment from exposure to asbestos.
   2. Any recommended limitations on the use of personal protective equipment such as respirators.
   3. A statement that the employee has been informed by the physician of the results of the medical examination and of any medical conditions that may result from asbestos exposure.
   4. A statement that the employee has been informed by the physician of the increased risk of lung cancer attributable to the combined effect of smoking and asbestos exposure.
7. The physician will be instructed not to reveal specific findings or diagnoses unrelated to occupational exposure to asbestos.
8. A copy  of the physician's written opinion will be given to the affected employee within 30 days from its receipt.

18.0 Recordkeeping

Objective Data

1. Where objective data has been used to demonstrate that products made from or containing asbestos are not capable of releasing fibers in concentrations above the PELs under the conditions of use, a record of this data will be maintained in the Safety Office.
2. The record will include at least the following information:
   1. The product qualifying for exemption.
   2. The source of the objective data.
   3. The testing protocol, results of testing, and/or analysis of the material for the release of asbestos.
   4. A description of the operation exempted and how the data support the exemption.
   5. Other data relevant to the operations, materials, processing, or employee exposures covered by the exemption.
3. Where the university has received information concerning the identification, location and quantity of ACM and PACM, written records will be maintained for the duration of ownership and shall be transferred to successive owners.

Exposure Measurements

1. A record will be maintained by the Safety Office of all measurements taken to monitor employee exposure to asbestos. This record will include at least the following information:
   1. The date of measurement.
   2. The operation involving exposure to asbestos.
   3. Sampling and analytical methods used and evidence of their accuracy.
   4. Number, duration, and results of samples taken.
   5. Type of protective devices worn, if any.
   6. Name, social security number, and exposure of the employees.
2. Records will be maintained for at least thirty years.

Medical Surveillance

1. A record will be maintained in the Safety Office for each employee. The record will include at least the following information:
   1. The name and social security number of the employee.
   2. A copy of the employee's medical examination results, including the medical history, questionnaire responses, results of any tests, and physician's recommendations.
   3. Physician's written opinions.
   4. Any employee medical complaints related to exposure to asbestos.
   5. A copy of the information provided to the physician as required by this section.
2. This record will be maintained for the duration of employment plus thirty years.

Training Records

1. Employee training records will be maintained by the Safety Office for one year beyond the last date of employment.

Availability

1. Upon written request, all records required by this section will be made available to the Assistant Secretary and the Director for examination and copying.
2. Upon request, exposure records will be made available for examination and copying to affected employees, former employees, designated representatives, and the Assistant Secretary.
3. Upon request, medical records will be made available for examination and copying to the subject employee, anyone having the specific written consent of the subject employee, and the Assistant Secretary.

19.0 Competent Person

Duties

1. On all construction worksites covered by this program, a competent person will be designated that has the qualifications and authority to ensure worker safety and health.
2. The competent person will conduct frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment.
3. For Class I jobs, on-site inspections will be made at least once during each work shift, and upon employee request.
4. For Class II, III, and IV jobs, on-site inspections will be made at intervals sufficient to assess whether conditions have changed, and at any reasonable time at employee request.
5. On all worksites where employees are engaged in Class I or II asbestos work, the competent person will perform or supervise the following duties, as applicable:
   1. Set up the regulated area, enclosure, or other containment.
   2. Ensure (by on-site inspection) the integrity of the enclosure or containment.
   3. Set up procedures to control entry to and exit from the enclosure and/or area.
   4. Supervise all employee exposure monitoring.
   5. Ensure that employees working within the enclosure and/or using glove bags wear respirators and protective clothing.
   6. Ensure through on-site supervision, that employees set up, use and remove engineering controls, and use work practices and personal protective equipment in compliance with all requirements.
   7. Ensure that employees use the hygiene facilities and observe proper decontamination procedures.
   8. Ensure that notification requirements are met.

Training for the competent person

1. For Class I and II asbestos work the competent person shall be trained in all aspects of asbestos removal and handling, including: abatement, installation, contents of this standard; identification of asbestos; and other practices for reducing hazards. Such training shall be obtained in a comprehensive course for supervisors that meets the criteria of EPA's Model Accredited Plan (40 CFR part 763, subpart E, Appendix C) or its equivalent. The course shall be conducted by an EPA-approved or state-approved training provider, certified by EPA or the state.
2. For Class III and IV asbestos work, the competent person shall be trained in aspects of asbestos handling appropriate for the nature of the work, to include procedures for setting up glove bags and mini-enclosures, practices for reducing asbestos exposures, use of wet methods, contents of this standard, and identification of asbestos. Such training shall include successful completion of a course that is consistent with EPA requirements for training of maintenance and custodial staff as set forth at 40 CFR 763.92(a)(2), or its equivalent.

3.0 Definitions

6.  Until an employee exposure assessment is performed that determines actual exposure, employees performing the tasks described above will be provided with interim protection as follows:

• Appropriate respiratory protection.
• Appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment.
• Change areas.
• Hand washing facilities.
• Biological monitoring to consist of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels.
• Hazard Communication and respiratory training.

Basis of initial determination

1. Initial determinations of employee exposure will be based on exposure monitoring results and any of the following, relevant considerations:

• Any information, observations, or calculations which would indicate employee exposure to lead.
• Any previous measurements of airborne lead.
• Any employee complaints of symptoms which may be attributable to exposure to lead.

2. Monitoring for the initial determination may be limited to a representative sample of the exposed employees who are exposed to the greatest airborne concentrations of lead in the workplace.

3. If previous monitoring for lead exposures was performed within the past 12 months using work operations that closely resemble the type of material, control methods, work practices, and environmental conditions used in the current operations, the earlier monitoring results may be used to satisfy the requirements of this section if the sampling and analytical methods meet the required accuracy and confidence levels.

Positive initial determination and initial monitoring

1. If an initial determination shows the possibility of any employee exposure at or above the action level, monitoring which is representative of the exposure for each employee in the workplace who is exposed to lead will be conducted.

Negative initial determination

1. Where an initial determination is made that no employee is exposed to airborne concentrations of lead at or above the action level a written record will be made. The record shall include the date of determination, location within the worksite, and the name and social security number of each employee monitored.

Frequency

1. If the initial determination reveals employee exposure below the action level, further exposure determination will not be repeated unless there is a change in the task.

2. If the initial determination or subsequent determination reveals employee exposure above the action level but below the PEL, monitoring will be performed at least every 6 months. Monitoring will be continued at the required frequency until at least two consecutive measurements, taken at least 7 days apart, are below the action level at which time monitoring may be discontinued unless there has been a change in the task.

3. If the initial determination reveals that employee exposure is above the PEL, monitoring will be performed quarterly. Monitoring will continue at the required frequency until at least two consecutive measurements, taken at least 7 days apart, are below the PEL but above the action level.

Additional exposure assessments

1. Additional monitoring will be conducted whenever there has been a change of equipment, process, control, personnel or a new task has been initiated that may result in additional employees being exposed to lead above the action level or may result in employees already exposed above the action level being exposed above the PEL.

Employee notification

1. Within 5 working days after completion of the exposure assessment each employee will be notified in writing of the results which represent that employee's exposure.

2. Whenever the results indicate that the representative employee exposure is above the PEL the written notice will include a statement that the employees exposure was above that level and a description of the corrective action that will be taken.

Accuracy of measurement

1. A method of monitoring and analysis will be used that has an accuracy (to a confidence level of 95 percent) of not less than plus or minus 25 percent for airborne concentrations of lead equal to or greater than 30 ug/cubic meter.

6.0 Methods of Compliance

Engineering and work practice controls

1. Engineering and work practice controls will be implemented to reduce and maintain employee exposure to lead below the permissible exposure limit to the extent that such controls are feasible. When engineering and work practices controls are not sufficient to reduce employee exposure to below the permissible exposure limit, they will be used to reduce employee exposure to the lowest feasible level and will be supplemented with respiratory protection.

Compliance program

1. Prior to commencement of the job a written compliance program will be established and implemented to ensure that the PEL is not exceeded.

2. Written plans for these compliance programs shall include at least the following:

• A description of each activity in which lead is emitted; e.g., equipment used, material involved, controls in place, crew size, employee job responsibilities, operating procedures and maintenance practices.
• A description of the specific means that will be used to achieve compliance and, where engineering controls are required engineering plans and studies used to determine methods selected for controlling exposure to lead.
• A report of the technology considered in meeting the PEL
• Air monitoring data which documents the source of lead emissions.
• A detailed schedule for implementation of the program, including documentation such as copies of purchase orders for equipment, construction contracts, etc.
• A work practice program which includes protective clothing & equipment, housekeeping, and hygiene facilities and practices and incorporates other relevant good work practices.
• A job rotation schedule if used as a means of reducing employees TWA exposure to lead.
• A description of arrangements made among contractors on multi-contractor sites with respect to informing affected employees of potential exposure to lead
• Other relevant information.

3. The compliance program will provide for frequent and regular inspections of job sites, materials, and equipment by a competent person.

4. Written programs shall be submitted upon request to any affected employee, authorized employee representatives, or OSHA and shall be available at the worksite.

5. Written programs shall be revised and updated at least every 6 months to reflect the current status of the program.

Mechanical ventilation

1. When ventilation is used to control lead exposure, the performance of the system shall be evaluated in controlling exposure as necessary to maintain its effectiveness.

Administrative controls

1. If administrative controls are used as a means of reducing employees exposure to lead, a job rotation schedule will be established and implemented which includes:

• Name or identification number of each affected employee.
• Duration and exposure levels at each job or work station where each affected employee is located.
• Any other information which may be useful in assessing the reliability of administrative controls to reduce exposure to lead.

2.  To the extent relevant, employees will follow good work practices as described in Appendix B of the OSHA regulations.

7.0 Respiratory Protection

General

1. Respirators will be used when:

• An employee's exposure to lead exceeds the PEL.
• Operations for which engineering and work-practice controls are not sufficient to reduce employee exposures to or below the PEL.
• An employee requests a respirator.
• Respirators are required to provide interim protection of employees.

Respirator program

1. The Respiratory Protection Program will be developed in accordance with OSHA regulations 1910.134.

2. If an employee has breathing difficulty during fit testing or respirator use, a medical examination will be provided to determine if the employee can use a respirator while performing the task.

Respirator selection

1. Only NIOSH approved respirators will be used. Respirators will be appropriate for the task.

2. A powered air-purifying respirator will be provided if an employee chooses to use such a respirator and it will provide adequate protection.

8.0 Protective Work Clothing and Equipment

Provision and use

1. If an employee is exposed to lead above the PEL or to lead compounds which may cause skin or eye irritation, and as interim protection, the following protective work clothing and equipment will be provided.

• Coveralls or similar full-body work clothing.
• Gloves, hats, and shoes or disposable shoe covers.
• Face shields, vented goggles, or other appropriate eye protective equipment.

Cleaning and replacement

1. Protective clothing will be provided in a clean and dry condition at least weekly, and daily to employees whose exposure levels are over 200 ug/cubic of lead as an 8-hour TWA.

2. Cleaning, laundering, and disposal of protective clothing and equipment will be handled by the university.

3. Protective clothing and equipment will be repaired or replaced as needed to maintain their effectiveness.

4. Protective clothing will be removed at the completion of a work shift only in change areas provided for that purpose.

5. Contaminated protective clothing which is cleaned, laundered, or disposed of, will be placed in a closed container in the change area which prevents dispersion of lead outside the container.

6. Any person who cleans or launders protective clothing or equipment will be informed of the potentially harmful effects of exposure to lead.

7. Containers of contaminated protective clothing and equipment will be labeled as follows:

Caution: Clothing contaminated with lead. Do not remove dust by blowing or shaking. Dispose of lead contaminated wash water in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal regulations.

8. The removal of lead from protective clothing or equipment will be prohibited by blowing, shaking, or any other means which disperses lead into the air.

9.0 Housekeeping

1. All surfaces shall be maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead.
2. Clean-up of floors and other surfaces where lead accumulates shall wherever possible, be cleaned by vacuuming or other methods that minimize the likelihood of lead becoming airborne.
3. Shoveling, dry or wet sweeping, and brushing may be used only where vacuuming or other equally effective methods have been tried and found not to be effective.
4. Where vacuuming methods are selected, the vacuums shall be equipped with HEPA filters and used and emptied in a manner which minimizes the reentry of lead into the workplace.
5. Compressed air shall not be used to remove lead from any surface unless the compressed air is used in conjunction with a ventilation system designed to capture the airborne dust.

10.0 Hygiene Facilities and Practices

1. In areas where employees are exposed to lead above the PEL, food or beverage will not be present or consumed, tobacco products will not be present or used, and cosmetics will not be applied.

Change areas

1. Clean change areas will be provided for employees whose airborne exposure to lead is above the PEL and as interim protection for employees.
2. To prevent cross-contamination change areas will be equipped with separate storage facilities for protective work clothing and equipment and for street clothes.
3. Employees will not leave the workplace wearing any protective clothing or equipment that is required to be worn during the work shift.

Showers

1. Shower facilities will be provided, where feasible, for use by employees whose airborne exposure to lead is above the PEL.
2. Where shower facilities are available employees will shower at the end of the work shift. An adequate supply of cleansing agents and towels will be provided.

Eating facilities

1. Lunchroom facilities or eating area will be provided for employees whose airborne exposure to lead is above the PEL.
2. Lunchroom facilities or eating areas will be readily accessible to employees and as free as practicable from lead contamination.
3. Employees whose airborne exposure to lead is above the PEL will wash their hands and face prior to eating, drinking, smoking or applying cosmetics.
4. Employees will not enter lunchroom facilities or eating areas with protective work clothing or equipment unless surface lead dust has been removed by vacuuming, downdraft booth, or other cleaning method that limits dispersion of lead dust.

Hand Washing facilities

1. Adequate handwashing facilities will be provided for use by employees exposed to lead.
2. Where showers are not provided employees will wash their hands and face at the end of the workshift.

11.0 Medical Surveillance

General

1. Biological monitoring will be made available to employees occupationally exposed to lead at or above the action level, and as interim protection for employees. Biological monitoring will be done for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels.
2. A medical surveillance program will be instituted to include biological monitoring and medical examinations for all employees who may be exposed above the action level for more than 30 days in any consecutive 12 months.
3. All medical examinations and procedures shall be performed by or under the supervision of a licensed physician.
4. Medical surveillance including multiple physician review will be made available without cost to employees and at a reasonable time and place.

Biological monitoring

1. Biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels will be given on the following schedule:

• For employees exposed above the action level for 30 days in 12 consecutive months- at least every 2 months for the first 6 months and every 6 months thereafter.
• For employees exposed on any day above the action level and employees exposed above the action level for 30 days in 12 months whose last blood test indicated a level at or above 40 ug/dl- at least every two months. This frequency shall continue until two consecutive blood samples indicate a lead level below 40 ug/dl.
• For each employee who is removed from exposure to lead due to an elevated blood lead level- at least monthly during the removal period.

2. When the results of a blood test indicate that an employee's lead level exceeds the criterion for medical removal a second test will be provided within two weeks after the employer receives the results of the first blood test.

3. Blood lead analysis shall have an accuracy (to a confidence level of 95 percent) within plus or minus 15 percent or 6 ug/dl, whichever is greater, and shall be conducted by a laboratory approved by OSHA.

4. Within five working days after the receipt of biological monitoring results, employees will be notified in writing of their blood lead level. When an employee鈥檚 blood lead level exceeds 40 ug/dl he/she will be notified that the standard requires temporary medical removal with Medical Removal Protection benefits when lead level exceeds the numerical criterion for medical removal.

Medical examination and consultations

1. Medical examinations and consultations will be made available to employees exposed above the action level for more than 30 days in 12 consecutive months on the following schedule:

• At least annually when a test conducted at any time during the preceding 12 months indicated a blood lead level at or above 40 ug/dl.
• As soon as possible, upon notification that the employee has developed symptoms associated with lead intoxication, the employee desires medical advice concerning the effects of exposure to lead on the employee's ability to procreate a healthy child, the employee is pregnant, or the employee has demonstrated difficulty in breathing using a respirator.
• As medically appropriate for each employee removed from exposure to lead due to a health risk or otherwise limited based on a final medical determination.

2. The content of medical examinations will be determined by an examining physician and, if requested by an employee, shall include pregnancy testing or an evaluation of male fertility. Medical examinations shall include the following elements:

• A detailed work history and a medical history, with particular attention to past lead exposure, personal habits (smoking, hygiene), and gastrointestinal, hematologic, renal, cardiovascular, reproductive and neurological problems.
• A thorough physical examination, with particular attention to teeth, gums, hematologic, gastrointestinal, renal, cardiovascular, and neurological systems. Pulmonary status will be evaluated if respiratory protection is used.
• A blood pressure measurement.
• A blood sample which determines: blood lead level, hemoglobin and hematocrit, red cell indices, examination of peripheral smear morphology; zinc protoporphyrin, blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine.
• A routine urinalysis with microscopic examination.
• Any laboratory or other test relevant to lead exposure which the examining physician deems necessary.

3. If the university selects the initial physician who conducts the medical examination or consultation, the employee may designate a second physician:

• To review any findings or recommendations of the initial physician.
• To conduct examinations, consultations, and laboratory tests as deemed necessary to facilitate the review.

4. Employees will be promptly notified of their right to seek a second medical opinion after an initial physician conducts a medical examination or consultation. The university may condition its participation in, and payment for, the multiple physician review mechanism upon the employee doing the following within fifteen days after receipt of the notification, or receipt of the initial physician's written opinion, whichever is later:

• The employee informing the university that he/she intends to seek a second medical opinion.
• The employee initiating steps to make an appointment with a second physician.

5. If the findings or recommendations of the second physician differ from those of the initial physician, then the university and the employee will ensure that efforts are made to resolve any disagreement.

6. If the two physicians are unable to quickly resolve their disagreement, then the university and the employee through their respective physicians will designate a third physician:

• To review any findings or recommendations of the prior physicians.
• To conduct examinations, consultations, and laboratory tests to resolve the disagreement.

7. The university will act consistent with the findings and recommendations of the third physician, unless the university and the employee reach an agreement which is consistent with the recommendations of one of the physicians.

8. The initial physician conducting a medical examination or consultation will be provided with the following information:

• A copy of the OSHA Lead Standard including all Appendices.
• A description of the affected employee's duties as they relate to the employee's exposure.
• The employee's exposure level or anticipated exposure level to lead and any other toxic substance.
• A description of any personal protective equipment used.
• Prior blood lead determinations.
• All prior written medical opinions concerning the employee in the university鈥檚 possession or control.

9. This information will be provided to a second or third physician conducting a medical examination or consultation upon their request or the employee鈥檚.

10. The employee will be provided with a copy of a written medical opinion from each examining or consulting physician which contains only the following information:

• The physician's opinion as to whether the employee has any medical condition which would place the employee at increased risk from exposure to lead.
• Any recommended special protective measures provided to the employee, or limitations placed upon the employee's exposure to lead.
• Any recommended limitation upon the employee's use of respirators.
• The results of the blood lead determinations.

11. Each examining and consulting physician will be instructed to:

• Not reveal to the employer any findings unrelated to exposure to lead.
• Advise the employee of any medical condition which dictates further medical examination or treatment.

12. The university and an employee may agree upon any alternate physician mechanism instead of the multiple physician review mechanism so long as the alternate mechanism is equally protective.

12.0 Medical Removal Protection

Temporary medical removal

1. An employee will be removed from work having an exposure to lead above the action level on each occasion that a periodic and a follow-up blood test indicates lead levels above 50 ug/dl.
2. An employee shall be removed from work having an exposure to lead above the action level on each occasion that a final medical determination results in a finding, that the employee has a medical condition which places him/her at increased risk to health from exposure to lead.
3. The phrase "final medical determination" means the written medical opinion on the employees' health status by an examining physician.
4. Where a final medical determination results in any recommended special protective measures, or limitations on an employee's exposure to lead, the university shall implement and act consistent with the recommendation.

Return of employee to former job status

1. An employee will be returned to his or her former job status:

• When two consecutive blood sampling tests indicate that the blood lead level is below 40 ug/dl for an employee removed due to a blood lead level above 50 ug/dl.
• When a subsequent final medical determination shows that the employee no longer has a medical condition that places him/her at increased risk from exposure to lead, for an employee removed due to a final medical determination.

Removal of other employee special protective measure and limitations

1. Any limitations placed on an employee will be removed and any special protective measures will be ended when a subsequent final medical determination indicates that these are no longer necessary.

Employer options pending a final medical determination

1. Where the multiple physician review mechanism has not yet resulted in a final medical determination the following actions will be taken:

• The employee may be removed from exposure to lead, special protective measures may be provided, or limitations may be placed upon the employee, consistent with the medical opinion of any of the physicians who have reviewed the employee's health status.
• The employee may be returned to his/ her former job status, special protective measures provided may be ended, and limitations may be removed, consistent with the medical opinion of any of the physicians who have reviewed the employee's health status, with the following exceptions: If the initial removal, special protection, or limitation of the employee resulted from a final medical determination which differed from the opinion of the initial physician or; if the employee has been on removal status for the preceding eighteen months due to an elevated blood lead level, then the university shall await a final medical determination.

Medical removal protection benefits

1. An employee will be provided with up to eighteen months of medical removal protection benefits on each occasion that an employee is removed from exposure to lead or otherwise limited.
2. The requirement that medical removal protection benefits be provided means that, as long as the job the employee was removed from continues, the university shall maintain the normal earnings, seniority and other employment benefits, including the right to his or her former job status as though the employee had not been medically removed from the job or otherwise medically limited.
3. During the period that an employee is medically removed from his/her job or otherwise medically limited, medical removal protection benefits may depend on the employee's participation in follow-up medical surveillance.
4. If a removed employee files a claim for workers' compensation payments for a lead related disability, then medical removal protection benefits shall be provided pending disposition of the claim. To the extent that an award is made to the employee for earnings lost during the period of removal, the medical removal protection benefits shall be reduced by that amount. The university shall receive no credit for workers' compensation payments received by the employee for treatment related expenses.
5. The university鈥檚 obligation to provide medical removal protection benefits to a removed employee will be reduced to the extent that the employee receives compensation for earnings lost during the period of removal from a public or employer - funded compensation program, or receives income from employment with another employer made possible by virtue of the employee's removal.
6. If an employee is removed from exposure to lead or has limitations placed on him/here from the effects of lead exposure medical removal protection benefits will be provided to the employee.

15.0 Recordkeeping

Exposure Assessment

1. A record will be maintained of all monitoring and other data used in conducting employee exposure assessments.

2. Exposure monitoring records will include:

• The date, number, duration, location and results of each samples taken, including a description of the sampling procedure used to determine representative employee exposure.
• A description of the sampling and analytical methods used and evidence of their accuracy.
• The type of respiratory protective devices worn.
• Name, social security number, and job classification of the employee monitored and of all other employees whose exposure the measurement is intended to represent.
• The environmental variables that could affect the measurement of employee exposure.

3. Records shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.20.

Medical surveillance

1. A record will be maintained for each employee subject to medical surveillance.

2. This record shall include:

• The name, social security number, and description of the duties of the employee.
• A copy of the physician's written opinions.
• Results of any airborne exposure monitoring done on or for that employee and provided to the physician.
• Any employee medical complaints related to exposure to lead.

3. The university will keep, or assure that the examining physician keeps, the following medical records:

• A copy of the medical examination results including medical and work history.
• A description of the laboratory procedures and a copy of any standards or guidelines used to interpret the test results or references to that information.
• A copy of the results of biological monitoring.

4. Medical records will be maintained in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.20.

Medical removals

1. A record will be maintained for each employee removed from exposure to lead.

2. Each record shall include:

• The name and social security number of the employee.
• The date of each occasion that the employee was removed from exposure to lead as well as the corresponding date on which the employee was returned to his or her former job status.
• A brief explanation of how each removal was accomplished.
• A statement with respect to each removal indicating whether or not the reason for the removal was an elevated blood lead level.

3. Medical removal record will be maintained for at least the duration of an employee's employment.

Objective date for exemption from requirement for initial monitoring

1. Objective data records will be maintained for at least 30 years.

Availability

1. All records required to be maintained will be made available to affected employees, former employees, and their designated representatives, and to OSHA.

Transfer of records

1. If the university ceases to do business, the successor employer shall receive and retain all records required to be maintained by this section.

2. If the university ceases to do business and there is no successor employer to receive the records required by this section, these records shall be transmitted to OSHA.

3. At the expiration of the retention period for the records required to be maintained by this section, the university shall notify OSHA at least 3 months prior to the disposal of the records and shall transmit those records to OSHA if requested within the period.

4. The university shall also comply with any additional requirements involving transfer of records set forth in 29 CFR 1910.20(h)

16.0 Observation of Monitoring

Employee observation

1. Affected employees or their designated representatives will be provided with an opportunity to observe any monitoring of employee exposure to lead.

Observation procedures

1. Whenever observation of the monitoring of employee exposure to lead requires entry into an area where the use of respirators, protective clothing or equipment is required, the observer shall be provided with this equipment. The observer will comply with all other applicable safety and health procedures.

2. Without interfering with the monitoring, observers shall be entitled to:

• Receive an explanation of the measurement procedures.
• Observe all steps related to the monitoring of lead performed at the place of exposure.
• Record the results obtained or receive copies of the results when returned by the laboratory.

Lead Paint Disclosure

1.0 Purpose

A seller or lessor of target housing shall disclose to the purchaser or lessee the presence of any known lead-based paint, provide available reports, provide a lead hazard information pamphlet, give purchaser a 10 day opportunity to conduct a risk assessment, and attach a disclosure and warning statement to the sales or leasing contract.

2.0 Scope

These regulations apply to all transactions to sell or lease target housing with the following exceptions:

• Sales of target housing at foreclosure.
• Leases of target housing found to be lead free by a certified inspector.
• Short-term leases of 100 days or less where no lease renewal can occur.
• Renewals of existing lease in which information has been previously disclosed.

3.0 Definitions

Target housing- any housing constructed prior to 1978 with the following exceptions:

• Housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities unless a child less than 6 resides in the housing.
• Any 0-bedroom dwelling

0-bedroom dwellings- a residential dwelling in which the living area is not separated from the sleeping area; includes efficiencies, studio apartments, dormitory housing, and rentals of individual rooms in residential dwelling.

Common area - a portion of a building generally accessible to all residential/users including hallways, stairways, laundry, recreational rooms, playgrounds, community centers, and boundary fences.

Lead-based paint free - target housing that is free of paint that contains lead equal to or in excess of 1.0 mg/sq.cm. or 0.5% by weight.

Residential dwelling:

• A single-family dwelling, including attached structures or
• A single-family dwelling unit in a structure that contains more than one separate residential dwelling unit.

4.0 Disclosure Requirements

The following activities shall be completed before the purchaser or lessee is obligated to purchase or lease target housing that is not exempted under these regulations.

• An EPA approved lead hazard information pamphlet (Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home, EPA # 747-K-99-001) will be provided to the purchaser or lessee.
• The presence of any known lead-based paint, and its location and condition shall be disclosed to the purchaser or lessee. The seller or lessor is not obligated to conduct any evaluation or reduction activities.
• Any records or reports pertaining to lead-based paint in the target housing and common areas shall be provided to the purchaser or lessee. This includes other residential dwelling in multifamily target housing.

5.0 Certificate and Acknowledgment of Disclosure

Each contract to lease target housing shall include the following elements:

• A lead warning statement with the following language:
• "Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, lessors must disclose the presence of lead-based paint and/or lead based paint hazards in the dwelling. Lessees must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention."
• A statement by the lessor disclosing the presence of any known lead-based paint, and its location and condition in the target housing or indicating no knowledge of the presence of lead-based paint.
• A list of any records or reports pertaining to lead-based paint in the housing that have been provided to the lessee. If no records or reports are available, the lessor shall so indicate.
• A statement by the lessee affirming receipt of the information in b and c of this section, and the lead hazard pamphlet.

Mold

1.0 Introduction

Molds are fungi that can be found both indoors and outdoors. Molds grow best in warm, damp, and humid conditions, and spread and reproduce by making spores; which can survive harsh environmental conditions, such as drought, that do not support normal mold growth.

Molds are found in virtually every environment and can be detected, both indoors and outdoors, year round. Mold growth is encouraged by warm and humid conditions. Outdoors they can be found in shady, damp areas or places where leaves or other vegetation is decomposing. Indoors they can be found where humidity levels are high, such as basements or showers.

Mold will grow in places with a lot of moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, on ceiling tiles, around windows, or pipe insulation, or where there has been flooding. Mold grows well on paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, and wood products. Mold can also grow in dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric, and upholstery.

Mold can enter your space through open doorways, windows, vents, and heating and air conditioning systems. Mold in the air outside can also attach itself to clothing, shoes, bags, and pets can and be carried indoors.

If mold is growing in your office or dormitory, you should contact Facilities Management to have the mold removed and have the moisture problem corrected. Mold growth can be removed from hard surfaces with commercial products, soap and water, or a bleach solution of no more than 1 cup of bleach in 1 gallon of water.

Mold growth, which often looks like spots, can be many different colors, and can smell musty. Since the effect of mold on people can vary greatly, either because of the amount or type of mold, you cannot depend on sampling alone to know your health risk. The best practice is to remove the mold and work to prevent future growth.

2.0 Health Effects

Fungal diseases may sound mysterious and dangerous, but often they cause familiar infections. Yeast infections, thrush, ring worm, eye, lung, skin, hair, and nail infections can all be caused by fungi. Fungi are lurking everywhere and interact with humans, animals, and plants in a variety of ways. Some of these interactions can be beneficial; for example, both penicillin and bread, wine and beer use ingredients made from fungi. However, certain types of fungi can be harmful to health. Like bacteria and viruses, some fungi can act as pathogens. Human fungal diseases can occur due to infection or fungal toxins.

Fungi can be found in plants, soil, the environment, certain trees, decaying vegetation, and decomposing organic matter, even on our skin, mucus membranes and intestinal tract. Symptoms for fungal diseases can be as common as itching, coughing, fever, wheezing, but they can also be as serious as meningitis or even death.

Exposure to damp and moldy environments may cause a variety of health effects, or none at all. In general people should avoid areas that are likely to have mold, such as compost piles, cut grass, and wooded areas.

Some people are sensitive to molds. For these people, exposure to molds can cause symptoms such as nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, eye irritation, coughing or wheezing, or in some cases skin irritation. People with mold allergies may have more severe reactions. Immune-compromised people and people with chronic lung illnesses, such as obstructive lung disease, may get serious infections in their lungs when they are exposed to mold. Severe reactions may occur among workers exposed to large amounts of molds in occupational settings, such as farmers working around moldy hay. Severe reactions may include fever and shortness of breath. Some people with chronic lung illnesses, such as obstructive lung disease, may develop mold infections in their lungs.

If you believe you are ill because of exposure to mold in the building where you work, you should first consult your health care provider to determine the appropriate action to take to protect your health and will decide whether you need referral to a specialist. Such specialists might include an allergist who treats patients with mold allergies or an infectious disease physician who treats mold infections. If an infection is in the lungs, a pulmonary physician might be recommended. Patients who have been exposed to molds in their workplace may be referred to an occupational physician.

Notify your supervisor or residence director about your concern so that appropriate action can take place to clean up and prevent mold growth. To find out more about mold, remediation of mold, or workplace safety and health guidelines and regulations, you may also want to contact your local (city, county, or state) health department.

3.0 Prevention and Control

In your office or dormitory you can control mold growth by:

• Controlling humidity levels;
• Promptly fixing leaky roofs, windows, and pipes;
• Thoroughly cleaning and drying after flooding, carpet cleaning, etc.;
• Ventilating shower, laundry, and cooking areas.

If you choose to use bleach to clean up mold:

• Never mix bleach with ammonia or other household cleaners. Mixing bleach with ammonia or other cleaning products will produce dangerous, toxic fumes.
• Open windows and doors to provide fresh air.
• Wear non-porous gloves and protective eye wear.
• Consult the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guide titled Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings. 
• Always follow the manufacturer鈥檚 instructions when using bleach or any other cleaning product.

Recommendations:

• Keep humidity levels as low as you can鈥攏o higher than 35%--all day long. An air conditioner or dehumidifier will help you keep the level low. Bear in mind that humidity levels change over the course of a day with changes in the moisture in the air and the air temperature, so you will need to check the humidity levels more than once a day.
• Use an air conditioner or a dehumidifier during humid months.
• Be sure your area has adequate ventilation, including exhaust fans.
• Add mold inhibitors to paints before application.
• Clean bathrooms with fungicidal products.
• Do not carpet bathrooms and basements.
• Remove or replace previously soaked carpets and upholstery.

4.0 Inspections and Sampling

Generally, it is not necessary to identify the species of mold growing in your space. Current evidence indicates that allergies are the type of diseases most often associated with molds. Since the susceptibility of individuals can vary greatly either because of the amount or type of mold, sampling and culturing are not reliable in determining your health risk. If you are susceptible to mold and mold is seen or smelled, there is a potential health risk; therefore, no matter what type of mold is present, you should arrange for its removal.

Furthermore, standards for judging what is an acceptable, tolerable, or normal quantity of mold, have not been established. Also, the results of samples taken in your unique situation cannot be interpreted without physical inspection of the contaminated area or without considering the building鈥檚 characteristics and the factors that led to the present condition.

However, if you believe you are experiencing a mold problem in your office or dormitory you should contact the safety office to conduct a visual inspection of the area to confirm the presence and identify the source if possible. In the event that mold cannot be visually confirmed and there are no significant signs of related moisture issues; leaks, stained ceiling tiles, etc. then air sampling may be necessary to confirm the presence of a mold problem based on the relative indoor/outdoor concentrations.

Common Indoor molds

• Aspergillus  A blue-green to brown mold. It is commonly found in soil, plant debris, and building materials. Causative agent of Aspergillosis.
• Alternaria A dark brown mold. Grows readily in plant debris and soil.
• Cladosporium A dark green to black mold. Found commonly airborne and in decaying vegetable matter.
• Penicillium A bluish green mold. It is found most abundantly in the soil and plant material, specifically fruits and vegetables. Used medicinally as an antibiotic.

Silica

1.0 Introduction

This program is designed to reduce or eliminate workplace exposure to crystalline silica. Exposure to crystalline silica can cause silicosis, a serious lung disease. More than one million U.S. workers, including over 100,000 in high risk settings, are occupationally exposed to crystalline silica. A wide range of industries use silica, including construction, mining, maritime industries, foundries, ceramics and glass manufacturing, electronics, agriculture, rock quarry/crushing and abrasives manufacturing.

2.0 Potentical Exposures

The following activities may cause crystalline silica dust to be present in the air:

• Sawing, hammering, cutting, drilling, grinding, and chipping of concrete or masonry
• Chipping, hammering, and drilling rock
• Dry sweeping or pressurized air blowing of concrete, rock, or sand dust
• Crushing, loading, hauling, and dumping rock
• Sandblasting
• Demolition of concrete and masonry structures
• Concrete mixing
• Working with ceramics, clay, and pottery

4.0 Air Monitoring

1. The Safety Office will inspect each worksite and work operation to determine if employees are exposed to silica above the PEL. Indicators that an evaluation of employee exposure should be undertaken include:
   1. Information or observation which would indicate employee exposure to silica.
   2. Employee complaint of symptoms which may be attributed to exposure to silica.
   3. Change which may result in an increase in the airborne concentration of silica.
2. The Safety Office will conduct air monitoring to measure worker exposures and ensure that engineering controls and respiratory protection are providing adequate protection.
3. Air monitoring information will be made available to workers.
4. Employees will wear a cyclone assembly and sampling pump throughout the work shift for up to eight hours. Dust samples will be collected from the worker鈥檚 breathing zone.
5. The method of monitoring and analysis will have an accuracy of at least plus or minus 25% for concentrations of airborne silica equal to or greater than the PEL.
6. If employees are exposed to silica in excess of the PEL monitoring will be repeated quarterly.

5.0 Exposure Limit

1. OSHA regulations 1910.1000 Table Z-3 will be used to determine the permissible exposure limits for crystalline silica.
2. The OSHA PELs for crystalline silica are 10mg/m3 divided by the percent of silica in the dust +2 (respirable), and 30 mg/m3 divided by the percent of silica in the dust +2 (total dust). For cristobalite and tridymite, the same formula will be used to determine the PELs, divided by one-half.
3. NIOSH and ACGIH recommended exposure limits will be considered when determining employee exposure. The recommended NIOSH limit is 0.05 mg/m3 and the ACGIH recommendations are:
   1. 0.05 mg/m3 for cristobalite
   2. 0.1 mg/m3 for quartz
   3. 0.05 mg/m3 for tridymite
   4. 0.1 mg/m3 of contained tripoli respirable quartz

6.0 Medical Surveillance

1. Medical examinations will be made available:

• To employees prior to their assignment in areas in which airborne concentrations of silica are above the PEL.
• At least annually for each employee exposed to airborne concentrations of silica above the PEL at any time during the preceding six months.
• Immediately, upon notification by the employee, that the employee has developed signs or symptoms commonly associated with chronic exposure to silica.

2. The medical examination will include a medical and occupational history to elicit data on signs and symptoms of respiratory disease prior to exposure to silica. A chest x-ray and PFT will be performed at the physicians discretion. The chest x-ray will be read by a certified class "B" reader.

3. A chest x-ray will be obtained on employment termination.

4. Where medical examinations are preformed, the following information will be provided to the examining physician:

• The reason for the medical examination.
• A description of the affected employee鈥檚 duties as they relate to the employee鈥� s exposure.
• The results of the employee鈥檚 exposure measurements, if available.
• The employee鈥檚 anticipated or estimated exposure level.

5. The Safety Office will obtain and furnish the employee with a written opinion from the examining physician containing the following:

• The signs or symptoms of silica exposure displayed by the employee.
• A report on the findings of the chest x-ray and PFT test.
• The physician鈥檚 opinion as to whether the employee has any medical condition which would place the employee at increased risk from exposure to silica or would aggravate any medical condition.
• Any recommended limitation upon the employee鈥檚 exposure to silica or upon the use of PPE and respirators.
• A statement that the employee has been informed by the physician of any medical condition which requires further examination or treatment.

6. The written opinion will not reveal specific findings or diagnoses unrelated to occupational exposure to silica.

7.0 Safe Work Practices

1. The primary means of protecting workers will be through the use of less toxic materials, enclosed systems, local exhaust ventilation, wet methods, and good work practices.

2. The following measures will be used to reduce exposure to crystalline silica in the workplace:

• Wet down the dust at the point of generation.
• Install local exhaust ventilation to prevent dust from being released into the air.
• During rock drilling, flow water through the drill stem.
• Install dust collection systems onto machines or equipment that generated dust.
• Use concrete/masonry saws that provide water to the blade.

3. Silica sand or other substances containing more than 1% crystalline silica will not be used for abrasive blasting.

4. Good personal hygiene will be practiced to avoid unnecessary exposure. Eating, drinking, use of tobacco products, or applying cosmetics will not be done in areas where there is dust containing crystalline silica.

5. If possible, employees will shower and change into clean clothes before leaving the worksite to prevent contamination of cars, homes, and other work areas.

8.0 Personal Protective Equipment

1. When source controls cannot keep exposures below the PEL, respiratory protection will be used.

2. When respirators are used, the Safety Office will enroll workers in a comprehensive Respiratory Protection Program. Important elements of this program are:

• Periodic environmental monitoring.
• Training of personnel.
• Selection of proper NIOSH approved respirators.
• An evaluation of the worker鈥檚 ability to perform the work while wearing a respirator.
• Respirator fit testing.
• Maintenance, inspection, cleaning, and storage of respiratory protection equipment.

3. A respirator approved for protection against crystalline silica-containing dust will be used.

4. If possible, disposable or washable protective clothes will be worn at the worksite.

9.0 Housekeeping Program

Exposed surfaces will be maintained free of accumulation of silica dust. To minimize hazards, the following procedures will be used to clean areas contaminated with dust containing crystalline silica:

• Clean floors daily with a wet mop, wet pickup vacuum, or a HEPA filtered vacuum cleaner. The most effective method is with a HEPA vacuum cleaner.
• Never sweep, dry mop, use compressed air, or use a regular vacuum cleaner. Regular vacuum cleaners are not suitable because they filter out heavy particles, allowing the finer more hazardous particles to pass into the air.
• Clean shelves with a damp sponge or a HEPA vacuum cleaner.
• Used filters should be carefully placed in a double plastic bag and disposed in the regular trash. Wear the proper respirator when changing filters.

10.0 Training

1. Workers who may be exposed to silica will receive safety training to include the following:

• Information about the potential health effects of exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
• Material safety data sheets for silica, masonry products, alternative abrasives, and other hazardous materials.
• Instruction about the purpose and set-up of regulated areas marking the boundaries of work areas containing crystalline silica.
• Information about safe handling, labeling, and storage of toxic materials.
• Discussion about the importance of substitution, engineering controls, work practices, and personal hygiene in reducing crystalline silica exposure.
• Instruction about the use and care of appropriate personal protective equipment (including protective clothing and respiratory protection).

2. Training will be conducted by the Safety Office. Training records will be kept in the Safety Office for three years.

3. Training will be performed prior to the employee鈥檚 assignment to an area where the employee may be exposed to silica. Retraining will be performed if the Safety Manager or supervision believes it is necessary to prevent or reduce exposures.

11.0 Warning Signs

1. Warning signs will be posted to mark the boundaries of work areas contaminated with crystalline silica. These signs will warn workers about the hazard and specify any protective equipment required.
2. The sign will contain the following words or similar words: Warning- Crystalline Silica Work Area- Improper handling or exposure to the dust may cause silicosis and death- Respirator Required.