Asbestos Employee Information and Training

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AsbestosEmployee Information and Training
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Health effects of asbestos exposure

• Asbestosis
• Lung cancer

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Health effects of asbestos exposure

• Mesothelioma
• Effects do not develop immediately - may take 20
  years

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Relationship between smoking, asbestos, and lung
cancer

• The more asbestos fibers inhaled, the greater the
  risk of disease - smoking increases the risk
• Asbestos fibers
• remain in air for
• hours are
• inhaled by people

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Relationship between smoking, asbestos, and lung
cancer

• Most severe cases have been experienced in
• Shipbuilding
• Mining
• Milling
• Fabricating

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Operations that could result in exposure

• May be found in building areas accessible to the
  public
• Boiler and machinery rooms
• Building materials

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Operations that could result in exposure

• Floor coverings
• Ceiling tile

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Operations that could result in exposure

• Pipe wrap
• Fireproofing
• Acoustical/decorative treatments

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Operations that could result in exposure

• Amount in products varies from approximately 1
  percent to nearly 100 percent
• Exposure is most likely to occur during
  maintenance activities

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Engineering controls, work practices

• Few engineering control options available
• Use proper PPE
• Prevent disturbing or damaging asbestos-containing
  areas

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Protection procedures

• Work practices
• Emergency clean-up
• PPE
• Protective clothing
• Head and foot cover

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Protection procedures

• Engineer, facilities manager should oversee
  asbestos-related activities
• Maintain close surveillance to ensure asbestos is
  not disturbed/damaged

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Limitations of respirators, PPE

• Should be applicable and suitable for intended
  purpose
• Ensure respirator fits properly, is comfortable,
  provides adequate protection

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Limitations of respirators, PPE

• Written program is necessary whenever
  operations/maintenance program specifies
  respirator use

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Worker protection programs

• Protects workers from exposure to hazards harmful
  to health/safety
• Engineering controls

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Worker protection programs

• Personal exposure monitoring
• Medical surveillance
• Personal protective equipment

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