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approved system of double insulation need not be grounded. All light and power
circuits in asbestos removal areas shall be ground fault protected.
4. Extension cords shall be the 3-wire type, shall be protected from damage, and
shall not be fastened with staples, hung from nails, or suspended from wires.
Splices shall have soldered wire connections with insulation equal to the cable.
Worn or frayed cords shall not be used.
5. Safe lighting equipment shall be provided with a preference for floodlights rather
than indiscriminate use of unprotected lamps strung on temporary wiring.
Exposed bulbs shall be guarded to prevent accidental contact. Temporary wiring
shall be properly insulated and substantially supported. Circuits shall be properly
designed and fused. All temporary lighting inside of asbestos removal areas shall
be waterproofed. Adequate lighting will be provided for the decontamination unit
on the “A” level.
6. Receptacles for attachment plugs shall be approved, concealed contact type.
Where different voltages, frequencies, or types of current are supplied, receptacles
shall be of such design that attachment plugs are not interchangeable.
D. Ladders, Scaffolds and/or Staging:
1. The Asbestos Contractor shall supply OSHA-approved ladders, scaffolds and
staging in sufficient quantity to ensure that all work surfaces can be easily and
safely reached by workers and inspectors. Scaffolding may be suspension type or
standing type and must comply with all applicable federal, state and local
regulations and codes.
2. During the use of the scaffolding inside the Work Area(s), special care must be
taken to ensure that protective barriers are not damaged. Scaffolding joints and
ends shall be sealed with tape to prevent contamination with asbestos fibers and
debris.
E. Air Filtration Equipment;
1. The air filtration equipment chosen for the project shall be operated in accordance
with and meet the standards specified in the ERA Guidance Document (ERA
560/5-85-024, June 1985, Appendix J), ANSI Z9.2 (1979) Local exhaust
ventilation, OSHA CFR29 1910.1001 (June 20, 1986).
2. Air filtration shall be continually maintained throughout the project. Sufficient
spare units must be maintained inside and outside the Work Areas as indicated in
Section 2.7.
F. Airless Sprayer:
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