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Presented by thePresented by the
Office of Office of Environmental Environmental
Health and SafetyHealth and Safety
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Training Requirements
2 Hour Awareness Training2 Hour Awareness TrainingAsbestos-Uses and FormsAsbestos-Uses and FormsLocation of ACBMLocation of ACBMRecognition of DamageRecognition of DamageNames and Telephone Names and Telephone
Numbers of Program Manager Numbers of Program Manager and Emergency Personneland Emergency Personnel
14 Additional Hours for O&M 14 Additional Hours for O&M PersonnelPersonnel
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What is Asbestos?What is Asbestos? Health Effects Associated with Health Effects Associated with
ExposureExposure Defense MechanismsDefense Mechanisms SmokingSmoking Location of ACBM and ACMLocation of ACBM and ACM Recognition of DamageRecognition of Damage Emergency Procedures and Emergency Procedures and
ContactsContacts Rules and RegulationsRules and Regulations Renovation ProjectsRenovation Projects Abatement ProjectsAbatement Projects Prohibited ActivitiesProhibited Activities QuestionsQuestions
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WHAT IS ASBESTOS?
Naturally Occurring MineralNaturally Occurring MineralChrysotile, Amosite, and Chrysotile, Amosite, and
CrocidoliteCrocidolite>3,000 Different Building >3,000 Different Building
ProductsProductsDesirable Physical PropertiesDesirable Physical PropertiesACM Contains >1% AsbestosACM Contains >1% AsbestosLaboratory AnalysisLaboratory Analysis
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HEALTH HAZARDS
Inhalation HazardInhalation HazardMust Be DisturbedMust Be DisturbedAsbestosisAsbestosisLung CancerLung CancerMesotheliomaMesotheliomaLatency PeriodLatency PeriodLevel and Duration of Level and Duration of
ExposureExposureRiskRisk
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DEFENSE MECHANISMS
Nose and MouthNose and Mouth
Mucous Lined Breathing Mucous Lined Breathing PassagesPassages
CiliaCilia
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SMOKING
Impairs Body’s Defense Impairs Body’s Defense MechanismMechanism
Increased Risk of Lung Increased Risk of Lung CancerCancer
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LOCATION OF ACBM
Surfacing MaterialSurfacing MaterialTSITSIMiscellaneousMiscellaneousPACMPACMSample InventorySample InventoryAccredited InspectorsAccredited InspectorsPeriodic InspectionsPeriodic Inspections
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RECOGNITION OF DAMAGE
FriabilityFriability
Water DamageWater Damage
DelaminationDelamination
DeteriorationDeterioration
Physical DamagePhysical Damage
Minor IncidentsMinor Incidents
Major IncidentsMajor Incidents
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Major Fiber ReleaseMajor Fiber Release Stop Work ImmediatelyStop Work ImmediatelyDo Not Attempt Clean-upDo Not Attempt Clean-up Secure AreaSecure AreaNotify SupervisorNotify SupervisorContact Emergency Contact Emergency
PersonnelPersonnelDo Not Reenter Area Until Do Not Reenter Area Until
Instructed To Do SoInstructed To Do So
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
OSHAOSHA
EPAEPA
NC Hazard Management NC Hazard Management BranchBranch
ECU PolicyECU Policy
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ACBM MANAGEMENT
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ACBM MANAGEMENT
AbatementAbatement
O&MO&M
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ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES
EncapsulationEncapsulation
EnclosureEnclosure
RemovalRemoval
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ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES
Survey to Identify ACMSurvey to Identify ACMProject DesignerProject DesignerOccupant NotificationOccupant NotificationWork Area ContainmentWork Area ContainmentPosting of Work AreasPosting of Work AreasEngineering ControlsEngineering ControlsPPEPPEAir MonitoringAir MonitoringAccredited ContractorAccredited ContractorECU OversightECU Oversight
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O&M ACTIVITIES
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In-House Small Scale, Short In-House Small Scale, Short Duration ProjectsDuration Projects
Maintenance or Repair OnlyMaintenance or Repair Only
160 Square Feet/260 Linear Feet160 Square Feet/260 Linear Feet
Trained PersonnelTrained Personnel
Coordinate with EH&SCoordinate with EH&S
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PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
DO NOTDO NOT Drill Holes in ACMDrill Holes in ACM Hang Plants or Anything Else Hang Plants or Anything Else
From ACM CeilingsFrom ACM Ceilings Hang Pictures on ACM WallsHang Pictures on ACM Walls Sand ACM Floor Tiles.Sand ACM Floor Tiles. Damage ACM When Moving Damage ACM When Moving
Furniture, Replacing Light Furniture, Replacing Light Bulbs, Cleaning, etc.Bulbs, Cleaning, etc.
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What is Asbestos?What is Asbestos? Name 3 Building Materials Name 3 Building Materials
That May Contain Asbestos?That May Contain Asbestos? Name 3 Diseases Associated Name 3 Diseases Associated
With Asbestos Exposure?With Asbestos Exposure? When is Asbestos a Health When is Asbestos a Health
Hazard?Hazard? What Greatly Increases the Risk What Greatly Increases the Risk
of Lung Cancer?of Lung Cancer? What Should You Do If You What Should You Do If You
Identify Damaged ACM?Identify Damaged ACM?