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Department of Health and Human Services Health Hazards Control Unit

Learn about the regulations and guidelines for asbestos, lead-based paint, and indoor air quality - mold. Find out how to ensure compliance and protect yourself from these health hazards.

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Department of Health and Human Services Health Hazards Control Unit

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  1. Department of Health and Human ServicesHealth Hazards Control Unit Jeff Dellinger Industrial Hygiene Consultant September 13, 2005

  2. AsbestosRegulations • Asbestos has been used in over 3000 building products • Certain asbestos products can still be purchased today • Asbestos is a known carcinogen that can cause cancer and death

  3. Asbestos Regulations • Only a NC Accredited Asbestos Inspector can conduct asbestos sampling • If a product contains GREATER then 1% asbestos by laboratory analysis then it comes under several asbestos regulations

  4. AsbestosRegulations • NC Asbestos Hazard Management Program Rules (10A NCAC 41C .0600) • National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (40 CFR, Part 61, Subpart M)

  5. Asbestos Regulations • Prior to any Renovation or Demolition activity an asbestos survey is required • If the asbestos will NOT be disturbed then leave in place and properly manage the asbestos

  6. Asbestos Regulations • If the renovation or demolition activity will disturb the asbestos use NC accredited individuals to properly remove the asbestos • Removal Permits, Notification Applications and Applicable Fees are Required

  7. Asbestos Regulations • www.schs.state.nc.us/epi • www.epa.gov/asbestos

  8. Lead-Based Paint • Residential Lead-Based Paint was banned in 1978 • Industrial lead paint is still used today • We must protect all children less than 6 years of age from lead exposure

  9. Lead-Based Paint • The authority of HHCU is limited to Target Housing and Child Occupied Facilities • Target Housing is housing built before 1978 • Child Occupied Facilities can be a Day Care, Head Start, Smart Start and etc.

  10. Lead-Based Paint • Only a NC Certified Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor can conduct sampling • Lead-Based Paint is defined as containing 1.0 milligrams per square centimeter or more than 0.5 percent by weight • OSHA considers any detectable level of lead applicable to the 1926.62 standard

  11. Lead-Based Paint • NC Lead-Based Paint Hazard Management Program (10A NCAC 41C .0800) • EPA’s Lead-Based Paint Subpart D and L (40 CFR Part 745)

  12. Lead-Based Paint • If conducting a “Lead Abatement” activity use only NC Certified Individuals • Abatement Permits and Applicable Fees are required • If conducting a renovation that will disturb lead paint use Lead-Safe trained individuals

  13. Lead-Based Paint • www.schs.state.nc.us/epi • www.epa.gov/lead

  14. Indoor Air Quality - Mold • There are NO current rules or regulations to address mold in buildings • If you See or Smell mold you have mold • Address the physical problem that started the mold growth in the first place

  15. Indoor Air Quality - Mold • Be proactive by visually inspecting all of your buildings for signs of mold at least once a year - Maintenance is the Key • Fix all water leaks immediately • Fix deteriorated building components as soon as possible

  16. Indoor Air Quality - Mold • Be quick to address problem areas for individuals who have been diagnosed with allergies, immune compromised due to chemotherapy, radiation therapy,HIV/Aids and etc.

  17. Indoor Air Quality - Mold • www.schs.state.nc.us/epi • www.epa.gov/iaq

  18. In Conclusion • For questions regarding Asbestos, Lead-Based Paint or Indoor Air Quality - Mold call me at (919) 707-5972 • Main Number (919) 707-5950 • Additional references for all three subjects are in the handouts

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