Forwarding WTC air monitoring scope for final review, Aug 2002

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

Pt. 763, Subpt. E, App. C 40 CFR Ch. I <7-1-00 Edition) States also may wish to consider the relative have actual experience performing tasks as­ merits of a worker apprenticeship program. sociated with asbestos abatement. A person Further, they might consider more stringent who Is otherwise accredited as a contractor/ minimum qualification standards for the ap­ supervisor may perform In the role of a proval of training instructors. EPA rec­ worker without possessing separate accredi­ ommends that the enrollment in any given tation as a worker. course be limited to 2S students so that ade­ Because of cultural diversity associated quate opportunities exist for individual with the asbestos workforce, EPA rec­ hands-on experience. ommends that States adopt specific stand- States have the option to provide initial ards for the approval of foreign language training directly or approve other entitles to courses for abatement workers. EPA further offer training. The following requirements recommends the use of audio-visual mate­ are for the Initial training of persons re­ rials to complement lectures, where appro­ quired to have accreditation under TSCA priate. Title II. The training course shall adequately ad­ Training requirements for each of the five dress the following topics: accredited disciplines are outlined below. (a) PhysIcaJ characterJstJcs of asbestos. Iden­ Persons in each discipline perform a dif­ tification of asbestos, aerodynamic charac­ ferent Job function and distinct role. Inspec­ teristics, typical uses, and physical appear­ tors identify and assess the condition of ance, and a summary of abatement control ACBM. or suspect ACBM. Management plan­ options, ners use data gathered by Inspectors to as­ (b) Potential health effects related to asbestos sess the degree of hazard posed by ACBM In exptKure. The nature of asbestos-related dis­ schools to determine the scope and timing of eases; routes of exposure: dose-response rela­ appropriate response actions needed for tionships and the lack of a safe exposure schools. Project designers determine how as­ bestos abatement work should be conducted. level; the synergistic effect between ciga­ Lastly, workers and contractor/supervlsors rette smoking and asbestos exposure; the la­ cany out and oversee abatement work. In tency periods for asbestos-related diseases; a addition, a recommended training cur­ discussion of the relationship of asbestos ex­ riculum is also presented for a sixth dis­ posure to asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothe­ cipline. which is not federally-accredited. lioma, and cancers of other organs. that of "Project Monitor." Each accredited (c) Employee personal protective equipment. discipline and training curriculum is sepa­ Classes and characteristics of respirator rate and distinct from the others. A person types: limitations of respirators: proper se­ seeking accreditation in any of the five ac­ lection, inspection: donning, use, mainte­ credited MAP disciplines cannot attend two nance. and storage procedures for res­ or more courses concurrently, but may at­ pirators: methods for field testing of the tend such courses sequentially. faceplece-to-face seal (positive and negative­ In several Instances, initial training pressure fit checks); qualitative and quan­ courses for a specific discipline (e.g.. work­ titative fit testing procedures: variability ers. Inspectors) require hands-on training. between field and laboratory protection fac­ For asbestos abatement contractor/super­ tors that alter respiratory fit (e.g.. facial vlsors and workers, hands-on training should hair); the components of a proper respiratory Include working with asbestos-substitute protection program; selection and use of per­ materials, fitting and using respirators, use sonal protective clothing: use. storage, and of glovebags, donning protective clothing. handling of non-disposable clothing; and reg­ and constructing a decontamination unit as ulations covering personal protective equip­ well as other abatement work activities. ment. (d) State-of-the-art work practices. Proper 1. WORKERS work practices for asbestos abatement ac­ A person must be accredited as a worker to tivities. Including descriptions of proper con­ carry out any of the following activities with struction; maintenance of barriers and de­ respect to friable ACBM In a school or public contamination enclosure systems: posi­ and commercial building: (1) A response ac­ tioning of warning signs; lock-out of elec­ tion other than a SSSD activity, (2) a main­ trical and ventilation systems: proper work­ tenance activity that disturbs friable ACBM ing techniques for minimizing fiber release; other than a SSSD activity, or (3) a response use of wet methods: use of negative pressure action for a major fiber release episode. AU exhaust ventilation equipment: use of hlgh- persons seeking accreditation as asbestos efficlency particulate air (HEPA) vacuums; abatement workers shall complete at least a proper clean-up and disposal procedures: 4-day training course as outlined below. The work practices for removal, encapsulation. 4-day worker training course shall Include enclosure, and repair of ACM: emergency lectures, demonstrations, at least 14 hours of procedures for sudden releases; potential ex­ hands-on training. Individual respirator fit posure situations: transport and disposal testing, course review, and an examination. procedures; and recommended and prohibited Hands-on training must permit workers to work practices.

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