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Safe Practices for Asbestos Identification

This document outlines safe work practices for identifying and working with asbestos. It defines asbestos as a naturally occurring material once widely used in construction that can be harmful if inhaled, causing diseases like asbestosis and cancer. It lists common locations where asbestos can be found, such as insulation, fireproofing, and cement products. The document provides steps supervisors and workers should take before starting work, such as checking for asbestos and not disturbing any asbestos-containing materials. Workers are instructed to notify their supervisor if they have any doubts about potential asbestos.

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Safe Practices for Asbestos Identification

This document outlines safe work practices for identifying and working with asbestos. It defines asbestos as a naturally occurring material once widely used in construction that can be harmful if inhaled, causing diseases like asbestosis and cancer. It lists common locations where asbestos can be found, such as insulation, fireproofing, and cement products. The document provides steps supervisors and workers should take before starting work, such as checking for asbestos and not disturbing any asbestos-containing materials. Workers are instructed to notify their supervisor if they have any doubts about potential asbestos.

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  • Safe Work Practices – Identifying Asbestos

Safe Work Practices – Identifying Asbestos

As part of the ongoing commitment to provide a safe work environment, the following
procedure has been established to address the existence of asbestos on job sites.

What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring material once used widely in the construction industry.
Its strength, ability to withstand high temperatures, and resistance to many chemicals
made it useful in hundreds of applications. However when asbestos is inhaled, it can be
harmful and lead to the following diseases:
 asbestosis
 lung cancer
 mesothelioma (cancer of the lining of the chest and/or abdomen).

Where can it be found?

 Sprayed-On Fireproofing
 Pipe and Boiler Insulation
 Loose Fill Insulation
 Asbestos Cement Products
 Acoustical Plaster
 Acoustical Tiles
 Vinyl Asbestos
 Gaskets
 Roofing Felts
 Asphalt/Asbestos Limpet Spray
 Drywall Joint-Filling Compound
 Coatings and Mastics

Prior to Commencing Work

Supervisors:

1. Prior to commencing work in any area, request a copy of the owner’s


Asbestos Report.

2. If there is asbestos in the work area and it needs to be removed to perform


the work, request that the owner to remove it.

3. Do not commence work until you have received a notice from the owner in
writing that the asbestos has been removed and it is safe to commence or
return to work.
4. If there is asbestos in the work area and its presence does not impact the
work, advise workers of location and what not to disturb.

Workers:

1. In all projects, bear in mind the possible presence of asbestos.

2. If you are working in an area known to contain asbestos, contact your


supervisor to determine whether or not asbestos is present in the work area
or adjacent areas in which you may be working.

3. If there is any doubt about pipe or duct insulation, textured ceilings, vinyl
asbestos floor tile, flooring sheet goods, wall cladding or underground
piping, especially in older facilities, do not commence work and notify your
supervisor.

Note: To remove Asbestos a worker requires knowledge of the type of asbestos,


knowledge of the proper choice and use of PPE and Respirators, understanding of
containment procedures and knowledge of proper handling, storage and waste
removal procedures. For type 3 removals, training is a legal requirement.

DO NOT REMOVE OR DISTURB ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIAL. IF YOU


ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO, STOP WORK AND CONTACT YOUR SUPERVISOR.

Safe Work Practices – Identifying Asbestos As part of the ongoing commitment to provide a safe work environment, the followin
4. If there is asbestos in the work area and its presence does not impact the work, advise workers of location and what not

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