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Environmental Compliance: Asbestos 101

Environmental Compliance: Asbestos 101. Asbestos 101. Asbestos. Presented by: Philip Schlaman Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Asbestos 101. Asbestos 101. Asbestos 101. Asbestos 101. Uses of Asbestos. Thermal insulation Acoustic insulation Condensation control

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Environmental Compliance: Asbestos 101

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  1. Environmental Compliance: Asbestos 101

  2. Asbestos 101 Asbestos Presented by: Philip Schlaman Kansas Department of Health and Environment

  3. Asbestos 101

  4. Asbestos 101

  5. Asbestos 101

  6. Asbestos 101 Uses of Asbestos • Thermal insulation • Acoustic insulation • Condensation control • Strength enhancement • Fireproof • Properties of Asbestos • Automobile brakes • Roofing materials • Cements • Floor tiles • Furnaces and furnace doors • Adhesives • Gaskets • Insulation

  7. Asbestos 101 Common ACBM • Cement Products – (Cat. II nonfriable) • Asbestos pipe & fittings, sheets, shingles • Construction Products • Wallboard, roofing, siding • Felts & Papers ( Cat I nonfriable) • Roofing felts, pipe wrap • Floor Coverings (friable) • Sheet vinyl 9X9 tile generally nonfriable

  8. Asbestos 101 Friable vs. Nonfriable Friable ACM - >1% asbestos that can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry Nonfriable ACM - >1% asbestos that cannot be ...... Nonfriable can be made friable by sanding, grinding, abrading

  9. Asbestos 101

  10. Asbestos 101 Hazards Inhalation is primary hazard Smoking and asbestos

  11. Asbestos 101 Disease Asbestosis - scarring (fibrosis) of the lung Lung Cancer - malignant tumor of the bronchi covering Mesothelioma - cancer of the mesothelium, the lining of the chest/abdominal wall

  12. Asbestos 101

  13. Asbestos 101 Regulated Demolitions & Renovations All commercial or public structures are regulated under the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) • Inspection by an accredited inspector • Notification submitted 10 days prior to demo Single family residential houses (four unit or less) are not regulated (with explanation)

  14. Asbestos 101

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  17. Asbestos 101 Disposal should be at a landfill approved by KDHE Bureau of Waste management Burning of debris that contains or is assumed to contain asbestos is prohibited

  18. Asbestos 101 • Osha • Construction Standard • General Standard • Epa • Neshap • Worker Protection Rule • Ahera • State • Asbestos Control Statute & Regs.

  19. Asbestos 101 • KDHE Contacts • Connie Ellis - (785) 296-1556 • Phil Schlaman - (785) 296-1549 • Charles Marx - (785) 296-1578 • Chris Appier - (785) 296-5505 www.kdhe.ks.gov/asbestos/index.html

  20. Asbestos 101 Thank you/Questions

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