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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

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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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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?