Asbestos Awareness

1. Asbestos Awareness for Tribal School Personnel Chris Maksimuk Lead & Asbestos Inspector U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Maksimuk.Chris@epa.gov Region 8 (8ENF-AT) 303-312-6406 Clean, Green and Healthy Tribal Schools www.epa.gov/Region8/tribalschools

2. Chris has been an asbestos and lead-based paint compliance inspector for the EPA for four years and has performed hundreds of lead-based paint and asbestos inspections in Region 8. Chris is a retired police officer from the LAPD and with his background in building sciences, he has provided asbestos awareness classes to tribal schools and, as a residential and commercial inspector, he has provided forensic evaluations of building component failures. Christopher Maksimuk

3. Asbestos Awareness Objectives l Define and describe asbestos; l Explain how to “work safe” with asbestos; l Identify safety risks of asbestos; l Identify asbestos containing material; l Recognize hazardous situations; and l Apply regulations regarding asbestos.

4. What is Asbestos? l A naturally occurring mineral l Added to building materials because of its insulating strength, sound and fire proofing, & corrosion- resistance properties

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7. Asbestos Health Effects Asbestos is a problem when it is disturbed and fibers are released into the air.

8. Asbestos Health Effects Three main health effects associated with asbestos inhalation are: l Asbestosis l Lung Cancer l Mesothelioma

9. Asbestos Health Effects ASBESTOTSIS l Fibrotic scarring of the lungs, not a cancer l Reduces lung capacity l Can be fatal, increases susceptibility to other heart/lung problems l Long latency: 15-30 years l Common to workers with high exposure over years

10. Asbestos Health Effects LUNG CANCER l Symptoms: persistent cough, chest pain, wheezing, labored breathing l Prognosis: slow, painful death l Abnormal growth of cells in lung l Latency Period  30 years and smoking increases risk 50-90%

11. Asbestos Health Effects MESOTHELIOMA l Rare cancer of chest lining l Symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, fluid in chest cavity l Prognosis: generally quick and painful death (apx. 1 year after diagnosis)

12. Asbestos Containing Building Material (ACBM) Only considered by EPA definition ACBM if greater than 1% asbestos Two classes: Friable Non-friable

13. ACBM Classes FRIABLE l A material that, when dry, may be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure, and includes previously non-friable material after it has been damaged to the extent that it has now become friable.

14. Asbestos Containing Building Materials (ACBM) THREE MAIN TYPES: l Thermal System Insulation (TSI) l Surfacing Material l Miscellaneous Material

15. Asbestos Containing Building Materials Thermal System Insulation (TSI) l Pipes l Boilers l Ducts l Includes elbow and joint mudding l Subject to damage unless protected

16. Thermal System Insulation Severe damage

17. Thermal System Insulation Aircell cross-section

18. Thermal System Insulation Damaged pipe insulation

19. Thermal System Insulation Damaged asbestos rope

20. Asbestos-Containing Building Material Surfacing Material l Condensation control l Acoustical insulation l Decoration l Fireproofing l Sprayed-on or troweled-on Popcorn ceiling

21. Asbestos-Containing Building Material Surfacing Structural steel & deck coating

22. ACBM – Surfacing

23. Asbestos-Containing Building Material Miscellaneous l Floor and ceiling tiles l Gaskets, mastic, plaster, wallboard l Asbestos/cement products l Fabrics, such as stage curtains, are not ACBM l Roofing felt, mastic & siding are not covered under AHERA

24. ACBM - Miscellaneous

25. ACBM - Miscellaneous

26. Closer look at asbestos siding.

27. ACBM - Miscellaneous

28. Recognizing Damage to ACBM l Look for holes, rips, water stains, abrasion l Remember, the asbestos fibers are invisible without a microscope l Need to know where the asbestos is and always respond to any visible damage as though there has been a release

29. Recognizing Damage to ACBM

30. Recognizing Damage to ACBM

31. Recognizing Damage to ACBM

32. Recognizing Damage to ACBM

33. Recognizing Damage to ACBM

34. Asbestos Regulations Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) effective 1987 l Applies to Local Education Agencies (LEA) public and private schools l Requires inspection, training, notifications, labels, a Designated Person, and a Management Plan l Designated Person keeps Management Plan and associated requirements up to date.

35. Asbestos Regulations AHERA Training l Designated Person training l 2-hr asbestos awareness l 14-hr training

36. Asbestos Regulations National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) requires: l INSPECTION by a certified inspector prior to renovation and demolition activities l NOTIFICATION required if more than 160 sq ft or 260 linear feet of friable material is removed. l PROPER WORK METHODS to prevent fiber release. l PROPER DISPOSAL of friable asbestos in a licensed landfill.

37. Contact Information ND, SD, CO, UT or WY Indian Country Contact: Chris Maksimuk Phone: 303-312-6406 Email: maksimuk.chris@epa.gov MT Indian Country Contact: Jim Maley Phone: 303-312-6351 Email: maley.jim@epa.gov U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 (8ENF-AT) 1595 Wynkoop Street Denver, CO 80202-1129

38. Asbestos Awareness for Tribal School Personnel Chris Maksimuk Lead & Asbestos Inspector U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Maksimuk.Chris@epa.gov Region 8 (8ENF-AT) 303-312-6406 Clean, Green and Healthy Tribal Schools www.epa.gov/Region8/tribalschools