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) (g) Medical monitoring. OSHA and- EPA conducting a simulated building walk­ Worker Protection Rule requirements for through inspection and respirator fit testing. physical examinations, including a pul­ The inspector training course shall ade­ monary function test, chest X-rays and a quately address the following topics: medical history for each employee. (a) Background information on asbestos. (h) Air monitoring. Procedures to determine Identification of asbestos, and examples and airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers. discussion of the uses and locations of asbes­ Including descriptions of aggressive air sam­ tos In buildings: physical appearance of as­ pling, sampling equipment and methods, rea­ bestos. sons for air monitoring, types of samples and (b) Potential health effects related to asbestos Interpretation of results. exposure. The nature of asbestos-related dis­ EPA recommends that transmission elec­ eases; routes of exposure; dose-response rela­ tron microscopy (TEM) be used for analysis tionships and the lack of a safe exposure of final air clearance samples, and that sam­ level: the synergistic effect between ciga­ ple analyses be performed by laboratories ac­ rette smoking and asbestos exposure: the la­ credited by the National Institute of Stand­ tency periods for asbestos-related diseases: a ards and Technology’s (NIST) National Vol­ discussion of the relationship of asbestos ex­ untary Laboratory Accreditation Program posure to asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothe­ (NVLAP). lioma, and cancers of other organs, (1) Relevant Federal. State, and local regu­ (c) Funetions/qualiScations and role of in­ latory requirements, procedures, and standards, spectors. Discussions of prior experience and including: qualifications for Inspectors and manage­ (1) Requirements of TSCA Title II. ment plaimers; discussions of the functions (ii) National Emission Standards for Haz­ of an accredited inspector as compared to ardous Air Pollutants (40 CFR part 61). Sub­ those of an accredited management planner: parts A (General Provisions) and M (National discussion of inspection process including In­ Emission Standard for Asbestos). ventory of ACM and physical assessment. (Ill) OSHA standards for permissible expo­ sure to airborne concentrations of asbestos (d) L^al liabilities and defenses. Respon­ fibers and respiratory protection (29 CFR sibilities of the Inspector and management 1910.134). planner; a discussion of comprehensive gen­ (iv) OSHA Asbestos Construction Standard eral liability policies, clalms-made, and oc­ (29 CFR 1926.58). (v)EPA Worker Protection currence policies, environmental and pollu­ Rule. (40 CFR part 763. Subpart G). tion liability policy clauses: state liability (J) Respiratory Protection Programs and Med­ Insurance requirements: bonding and the re­ ici Monitoring Pregrams. lationship of insurance availability to bond (k) Insurarxe and liability issues. Contractor availability, issues; worker’s compensation coverage and (e) Understanding building systems. The exclusions: third-party liabilities and de­ Interrelationship between building systems, fenses; insurance coverage and exclusions. including: an overview of common building (1) Recordkeeping for asbestos abatement physical plan layout; heat, ventilation, and projects. Records required by Federal. State. air conditioning (HVAC) system types, phys­ and local regulations; records recommended ical organization, and where asbestos is for legal and insurance purposes. found on HVAC components: building me­ (m) Supervisory techniques for asbestos abate­ chanical systems, their types and organiza­ ment activities. Superviijry practices to en­ tion, and where to look for asbestos on such force and reinforce the required work prac­ systems: inspecting electrical systems, in­ tices and discourage unsafe work practices. cluding appropriate safety precautions; read­ (n) Contract specifications. Discussions of ing blueprints and as-bullt drawings. key elements that are included in contract (f) Pubiic/employe&buiiding occupant rela­ specifications. tions. Notifying employee organizations (o) Course review. A review of key aspects about the Inspection; signs to warn building of the training course. occupants: tact in dealing with occupants and the press: scheduling of inspections to 3. INSPECTOR minimize disruptions: and education of All persons who inspect for ACBM in building occupants about actions being schools or public and commercial buildings taken. must be accredited. All persons seeking ac­ (g) Pre-inspection planning and review ofpre­ creditation as an inspector shall complete at vious inspe^ion records, ^heduling the in­ least a 3-day training course as outlined spection and obtaining access; building below. The course shall include lectures. record review: Identification of probable ho­ demonstrations. 4 hours of hands-on train­ mogeneous areas from blueprints or as-built ing. individual respirator fit-testing, course drawings; consultation with maintenance or review, and a written examination. building personnel: review of previous in­ EPA recommends the use of audiovisual spection, sampling, and abatement records of materials to complement lectures, where ap­ a building: the role of the inspector In exclu­ propriate. Hands-on training should include sions for previously performed Inspections.

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