ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING

1. ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING

2. CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 - ASBESTOS AND ITS HEALTH EFFECTS CHAPTER 2 - TRANSPORTATION, DISPOSAL, AND WORKER PROTECTION REGULATIONS CHAPTER 3 - DOCUMENTATION AND NOTIFICATION CHAPTER 4 - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT CHAPTER 5 - HAULING FRIABLE ASBESTOS WASTE CHAPTER 6 - VEHICLE AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 7 - SPILL RESPONSE FOR FRIABLE ASBESTOS SUMMARY APPENDICES Employees are encouraged to read the OSHA Regulation on Asbestos 19 CFR 1926.1101.

3. CHAPTER 1 ASBESTOS AND ITS HEALTH EFFECTS In this chapter you will learn: • What asbestos is • How asbestos is used in construction and motor vehicles • Why asbestos may cause health problems such as lung disease In the upcoming chapters you will learn procedures used to prevent overexposure to asbestos. By following these procedures, you will comply with WMI policies. These policies are designed to comply with regulations created by government agencies for the handling of asbestos materials. These regulations are designed to protect workers from the dangers of asbestos.

4. Physical Characteristics of Asbestos Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral. Even though it is a mineral, it breaks apart into fibers. It was often mixed with binders or other materials when used in construction. For example, some breaks and clutches contain asbestos in a binder. Asbestos is sometimes released during the braking operation and may be present inside the brake mechanism. Asbestos had thousands of other uses in construction and industry. It is not possible to tell just by looking at a material weather it contains asbestos. Tests must be performed to determine the asbestos content. In the absence of test results, certain materials are presumed to contain asbestos (PACM). PACM includes thermal system insulation, sprayed and troweled on surfacing materials, and asphalt and vinyl flooring materials, found in buildings built prior to 1981.

5. Friable and nonfriable Asbestos Asbestos can be friable or nonfriable You can easily crush friable asbestos with hand pressure. Friable materials release small fibers as they crumble. Nonfriable materials normally release fibers only if cut, broken, damaged, or worked with power tools. It is the released fibers that have the potential to cause disease.

6. Types of Asbestos-Containing Material Asbestos-containing materials are likely to be present in certain building materials and the debris from their demolition or renovation, certain industrial processes, and certain vehicle maintenance activities. Asbestos-containing materials are categorized as follows: • Material that contains more than one percent asbestos is Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) and may or may not be friable. • Thermal system insulation (TSI) and surfacing materials from buildings constructed prior to 1981 are Presumed Asbestos-Containing Material or PACM. PACM can be shown to be free of asbestos through testing and other methods. With respect to employee health and safety, PACM is treated as ACM unless it is shown to contain <1%. • Regulated Asbestos-Containing Material or RACM is friable ACM present in regulated quantities. Normally, nonfriable ACM includes materials such as: • Asbestos cement pipes • Transite (asbestos cement) boards • Other asbestos cement building materials • Roofing shingles Hazards and regulatory requirements associated with these materials are generally minimal unless damaged (crushed, sanded, ground, cut, compacted, pulverized, or powdered). Undamaged nonfriable ACM can be handled as construction debris and is not covered in this training manual.

7. Friable ACM Friable ACM includes materials such as: • Sprayed-on fireproofing • Thermal pipe insulation and boiler covering • Ceiling tiles • Damaged materials that were originally nonfriable When friable ACM is removed above certain quantities, it is considered Regulated ACM (RACM). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), friable ACM becomes RACM when present in quantities greater than: • Eighty linear meters (260 linear feet) on pipes; or • At least 15 square meters (160 square feet) on other facility components; or • One cubic meter (35 cubic feet) on components where the length or area could not be measured This regulation is covered in 40 CFR Part 61.145. In addition to the EPA, the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also have regulations for handling asbestos. These will be covered in Chapter 2.

8. Health Problems Related to Asbestos Asbestos fibers have the potential to cause disabling lung diseases and cancer. Among the diseases linked to friable asbestos exposure are: • Asbestosis - a respiratory disease • Lung cancer • Mesothelioma - a deadly cancer of the lining of the chest or abdominal cavity How Does Asbestos Exposure Occur? Exposure to friable asbestos occurs when you inhale or swallow fibers. The fibers can become embedded in the tissues of the lungs and digestive system. The fibers cause scarring in the lungs, which makes breathing progressively more difficult. You can inhale or swallow fibers from dust released by contaminated clothing or skin or when you consume food or drink in an area where asbestos is in the air. Heavy or long term exposures to friable asbestos increase the likelihood of contracting a related disease. The less inhaled or ingested, the lower the risk of developing disease.

9. SMOKING INCREASES THE RISKCigarette smokers who are exposed to asbestos have a greatly increased risk of developing lung cancer compared to those who do not smoke. The harmful effects of smoking and asbestos exposure combine. The risk of lung cancer for a cigarette smoker not exposed to asbestos is nearly eleven times that of a nonsmoker; the risk of lung cancer for a cigarette smoker exposed to asbestos is over fifty-three times greater than that of a nonsmoker. Quitting cigarette smoking dramatically reduces the excess lung cancer risk. Information on the effects of smoking appears in the Appendices. TIME IS A FACTORAsbestos-related diseases develop slowly. They may take twenty years or more to show up. Mesothelioma may take forty years or more to develop.

10. The Role of Workers You play an important role in preventing exposure to asbestos fibers when you: • Load, transport, unload, and dispose of friable asbestos materials • Perform vehicle maintenance activities such as brake, clutch, and gasket replacement or repair • Perform jobsite functions in buildings with ACM or PACM or discovery of asbestos-concrete pipe These activities have the potential to expose you to airborne asbestos fibers. In order to prevent exposure, you must use the safe asbestos-handling practices described in this manual while hauling, landfilling, maintaining vehicles, and maintaining buildings with known or presumed asbestos containing materials.

11. CHAPTER 2 TRANSPORTATION, DISPOSAL, AND WORKER PROTECTION REGULATIONS Federal Regulatory Agencies Several federal agencies have established standards and regulations dealing with asbestos. Among these are the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Department of Transportation (DOT). NESHAPs The EPA regulates asbestos management through the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) 40 CFR, Part 61, subpart M. According to this regulation, anyone planning to remove a regulated quantity (260 linear feet, 160 square feet, or 35 cubic feet) of friable asbestos (RACM) from a structure must notify the EPA at least ten days prior to removal.

12. NESHAPs continued According to NESHAPs, when collecting asbestos-containing waste material for transport, generators must: • Ensure that there are no visible emissions to the outside air during collection or packaging • Wet the material thoroughly • Seal all material in leak-tight containers while it is wet • Label the containers with specified EPA or OSHA labels that include the appropriate hazard warning, the name of the waste generator, and where the waste was generated. • Alternatively, process the material into nonfriable forms When loading and unloading ACM, haulers must • Ensure that there are no visible emissions to the outside air • Properly mark the vehicle During disposal, haulers and landfill operators must: • Eliminate visible emissions • Use barriers, warning signs, and fences to keep the general public out • Cover asbestos-containing waste within twenty four hours, or at the end of the operating day • Maintain waste shipment records Coverings can include six inches of compacted nonasbestos materials or an effective resinous or petroleum-based dust-suppressing agent. Check with your Group Environmental Manager for state requirements before using dust-suppressing agents. Do not apply used site or customer generated oil.

13. OSHA Standards OSHA has two standards to regulate asbestos materials. The OSHA standard for controlling exposure to asbestos fibers in the construction industry is 29 CFR 1926.1101. Regulations for the disposal, storage, demolition, repair, installation, containment and emergency cleanup of asbestos is provided in that section. A similar OSHA standard for industries involved in the manufacture and use of asbestos, including brake and clutch repair, and housekeeping in buildings with ACM or PACM is 29 CFR 1910.1001. Medical monitoring, employee training, exposure monitoring assessments, respiratory and personal protection, record keeping, regulated work areas, engineering controls and work practices, hygiene, hazard communication, and housekeeping are key safety elements of these standards.

14. Air Monitoring The OSHA standards establish a permissible exposure limit (PEL) for exposure to airborne asbestos fibers. Employers must ensure that no employee is exposed to more than 0.1 fibers of asbestos per cubic centimeter of air (0.1 f/cc) over the course of a shift. A personal monitoring device measures fiber levels. Short- Term Excursion Limit OSHA also has a short-term exposure limit (STEL) for airborne asbestos. The STEL is also called an excursion limit. It limits exposure to one fiber per cubic centimeter in a thirty-minute period. If the air sampled in an area contains asbestos at levels higher than the PEL or the excursion limit in a typical eight hour work day, then (1) workers must wear respiratory protection, (2) receive annual medical exams and training, (3) the area must be periodically monitored, and (4) special work practices and engineering controls must be followed. PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVEL EXCURSION LIMIT 0.1 f / cc over 8 hours 1.0 f / cc over 30 min.

15. Exposure Assessments and Monitoring A qualified person must perform initial exposure assessments before work operations begin. He or she must obtain representative samples for both an eight hour shift and a thirty minute period. If samples show that exposure levels were not exceeded, a negative exposure assessment can be made. OSHA requires periodic monitoring where the PEL is expected to be exceeded. Monitoring must also be performed whenever the process, control equipment, personnel, or work practices change. Affected employees or their representatives must be permitted to observe all monitoring activities. Employers must inform employees of monitoring results. Worker Protection OSHA requires employers to provide respirators, protective clothing, and additional worker protection when exposure is above the PEL or the excursion limit. Employer must: • Post warning signs to identify and restrict access to regulated areas • Communicate the presence of asbestos by labeling containers and products containing asbestos (including containers of contaminated clothing and equipment) • Provide a training program for workers on the health effects of asbestos, proper work practices, use of respirators, medical surveillance program, emergency and clean-up procedures and other aspects of the standard • Provide an initial and an annual medical exam specific to asbestos

16. Medical Monitoring OSHA requires employers to offer an annual medical exam to workers who are exposed above the PEL or excursion limit or who wear respirators at work. The exam includes a medical and work history and a comprehensive exam. A test evaluates the employee’s lung function. The exam determines weather an employee is physically able to tolerate wearing a respirator. It also determines whether any health problems may be aggravated by asbestos exposure. The written opinion issued by the physician should address only asbestos related issues. Employees receive a copy of the results of their medical exam. These results will determine whether an employee can perform the assigned work and whether any limitations exist on wearing respirators or other protective equipment.

17. Department of Transportation Requirements The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates the transportation of hazardous materials under 49 CFR 100-199. These rules establish marking, labeling, and performance requirements for hazardous materials packages that are transported. They also establish ways to identify the contents of vehicles hauling hazardous materials by using shipping papers and vehicle markings. DOT classifies friable asbestos as a class 9 (miscellaneous) hazardous material. DOT requires the following: • Mark individual packages (bags or drums) of friable asbestos with Asbestos, NA 2212, RQ and label with class 9. • Label roll-off, compactor boxes and other containers carrying asbestos with class 9 on opposite sides near the closure of the container and with 2212 in an orange rectangular or white diamond on all four sides. NOTE: Do not compact asbestos waste. • Correctly fill out shipping papers (bills of lading and waste shipment records).

18. DO NOT DISPOSE OF A/C PIPE IN A TRASH DUMPSTER IF YOU ENCOUNTER A/C PIPE, CALL A SUPERVISOR TO DETERMINE THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION.

19. CHAPTER THREE DOCUMENTATION AND NOTIFICATION Desert Utility & Paving and Century Club Construction Policy on Asbestos Management Policy Statement It is the policy of the Companies to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding asbestos in on jobsites. This policy establishes general guidelines for employees, suppliers and subcontractors compliance with regulations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of New Mexico.

20. Reason for the Policy/Purpose Asbestos was incorporated into a number of widely used building construction products beginning in the late 1800s. The most common use on jobsites is in asbestos/cement (A/C) pipe. Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) may not present any health hazards while intact. Disturbance of ACMs, however, may release fibers that may become airborne and be inhaled, thus potentially presenting health hazards. Although most products containing asbestos were removed from the market by the mid 1980s, jobsites may contain ACM, whether known by the owner/engineer or unknown.

21. Policy/Procedures Suspected Asbestos Hazards Employees who observe or suspect the presence of ACM on a jobsite should not disturb the material, and should report the suspected ACM to their foreman, who will then notify the Superintendent, Project Manager and Ownership. Company leadership will coordinate with the inspection of the suspected material and coordinate any necessary action. Asbestos in Work Areas Before undertaking any projects of repair, renovation, or construction that may impact ACM, the Project Manager/Superintendent/Foreman is responsible for arranging a survey to determine if ACM is present in the planned work area. The Project Manager is responsible for informing all suppliers and subcontractors of the location of suspected and known ACM. All contractors are responsible for providing to their employees the appropriate amount of asbestos-awareness training required by OSHA. If any suspect material is encountered, the employee, supplier or subcontractor will immediately stop work and notify the foreman. In the event ACM is impacted, all necessary precautions should be taken to minimize exposure to asbestos fibers or contamination anyone on the jobsite. For immediate action, the foreman may wet down the ACM to mitigate exposure to ACM. ACM must be disposed of in a secure landfill in a manner consistent with applicable state, local and federal regulations.

22. CHAPTER FOUR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Asbestos fibers are not harmful unless you ingest or inhale them. A respirator provides a barrier to airborne fibers in order to protect your mouth and lungs. Protective clothing prevents the spread of asbestos contamination. You must wear respirators and protective clothing whenever you handle or disturb asbestos-containing materials in ways that can release fibers. Respiratory Protection Your respirator must fit properly in order for it to protect you. You must undergo regular fit tests to be sure a leakproof seal is formed between the respirator’s facepiece and your skin. You must also receive annual training in the use and maintenance of the respirator.

23. Respiratory Requirements • Operators, Laborers, Truck Drivers and Subcontractors must wear respirators: • When ACM becomes friable on the jobsite • When so instructed by asbestos abatement subcontractors • If Respirators are not available on the jobsite and ACM becomes friable, all employees are responsible for mitigating exposure to ACM, to leave the immediate area and to contact company leadership.

24. Types of Respirators There are many types of respirators. The selected respirator must protect you from the potential exposure of your assigned task. A half-mask, negative pressure, air-purifying respirator equipped with high-efficiency (HEPA) filters is the minimum protection required for asbestos exposure. This respirator is acceptable for most hauling and disposal tasks at WMI where you may encounter low levels of airborne asbestos fibers. You may need full-facepiece respirators with an air supply source for higher exposures, such as the cleanup of large spills or friable asbestos. REQUIRES Over 0.1 f / cc per 8 hours

25. Limitations of Respirators Half- and full-face filter-type respirators: • Do not supply oxygen • Must fit properly to provide protection • Must be cleaned and maintained properly to provide protection For exposure levels above 1 fiber per cubic centimeter (the excursion limit) you must use full -face or air supplied respirators. For exposures above 5 fibers per cubic centimeters, you must use the air-supplied respirators. Air-supplied respirators: • Are limited by the purity and integrity of their air supply systems • Must fit properly to provide protection Selecting Respirators Selected respirators must be: • Approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) • Equipped with HEPA filters (air- purifying respirators) • Designed to provide the protection factor needed for the potential exposure level OSHA does not allow the use of disposable respirators for asbestos work.

26. Wearing, Maintaining, and Storing Respirators You should inspect your respirator before each use to be sure all parts are present and in good condition. Review specific cleaning and maintenance instructions supplied by the manufacturer. In general, after each respirator use you should: • Wash it with soap and water and let it air dry, wet wipe it with a soapy rag and rinse it, or clean it with disposable wipes • Store it in a clean, resealable plastic storage bag Never allow the inside of the filter cartridge to become wet. They do not provide adequate protection after getting wet.

27. Testing the Facepiece-To-Face Seal If you wear a negative pressure half-mask or full-facepiece respirator, you will undergo two types of qualitative fit tests to ensure that a tight seal is achieved between the respirator facepiece and your face and that no asbestos fibers can leak into the respirator. These testes are: • The irritant smoke test (repeated every six months) • Positive and negative pressure checks (repeated each time you wear your respirator) For other respirators and exposure conditions, you will perform quantitative fit tests. FIELD TESTING OF THE FACEPIECE-TO-FACE SEAL To be sure that a respirator fits properly in the actual work situation, the seal must be tested prior to each entry into the work site. Use the negative and positive pressure field tests recommended by the manufacturer to test the seal before entering the work site and anytime that you want the reassurance while wearing the respirator that the seal is intact. Some additional factors can prevent a tight facepiece-to-face seal: • Beards and facial hair (prohibited by law for respirator wearers) • Facial scars • Changes in weight • Gum or tobacco chewing while wearing a respirator

28. Selection and Use of Protective Clothing Wear protective clothing whenever you handle or disturb asbestos-containing materials in ways that could release fibers. Protective clothing consists of disposable coveralls or similar whole body clothing, hood or hair bonnet, gloves, foot covering, and face shields, vented goggles, or other suitable eye protection. You must also wear the appropriate respirator. When worn properly, protective clothing will prevent your work uniform, hair, hands, and feet from becoming contaminated and spreading contamination to other locations.

29. CHAPTER FIVE HANDLING FRIABLE ASBESTOS WASTE Requirements for DUP/CCC Employees Employees will not handle friable asbestos waste. If asbestos waste becomes friable on the jobsite, all employees are responsible for mitigating all others’ exposure to ACM. All employees are then responsible for leaving the immediate area and for contacting company leadership. If ACM is discovered on a jobsite, the foreman is responsible for obtaining proper signage to notify employees, suppliers, subcontractors and citizens of the presence and location of ACM on the jobsite.

30. Handling Procedures Follow these practices for preparing friable asbestos waste containers: • Use boxes designed for this purpose when they are available • Never compact waste containers • Handle nonfriable materials that have been made friable as friable asbestos • Line and tape containers to prevent contamination • Provide closed or open top containers in good condition to the site. (Closed boxes are preferred for ease of handling and safety.) • Cover open-top roll-off boxes with a nonporous tarp • Label container with signs as required by EPA during loading and unloading • Label and mark containers as required by DOT (see next page)

31. Shipper/ Customer Responsibilities for Packaging ACM Subcontractors must handle and package friable, asbestos-containing material for transport as follows: • Wet ACM thoroughly or modify it with a bonding agent, coating, or binder before bagging. • Bag ACM in two leak-tight, impermeable bags six ml thick. (Goosenecking is preferred.) • Inspect to be sure containers are intact. • Place bagged asbestos in a roll-off box lined with plastic taped over the sides of the open top, whenever this is practical • Label each bag, drum, or container with the EPA or OSHA danger label, the name and address of the generator, the DOT description Asbestos, NA 2212, RQ, and the DOT category class 9. • Mark roll-offs, compactor boxes, or other containers with the number 2212 in an orange rectangle or white diamond on all four container sides. Display class 9 label on two opposite sides near the container’s closure. • Mark small packages, bags or containers (less than 640 cubic feet, 18 cubic meters or 23 cubic yards) with the number 2212, class 9 in a diamond shaped label, and Asbestos , RQ next to the label. • Mark all four sides of freight and bulk roll-off containers larger than 640 cubic feet (188 cubic meters or 23 cubic yards) with the number 2212 in a white diamond or an orange rectangle. Also mark these containers with the generator’s name and address.

32. Inspect the Load Before Pickup When you inspect loads, follow these guidelines: • Wear a respirator to inspect and cover the load. • Inspect covered roll-off boxes through inspection plates (do not open the door). • Check the load for: • Visible dust • Integrity of the containers • Proper wetting of waste(to the extent possible, without opening containers or bags) • Double bags • Tight sealing of containers or bags • EPA or OSHA labels on bags or containers • DOT marks and labels • Reject the load if any friable asbestos is exposed. The entire load must be properly packaged. • Alert the dispatcher and the customer/ generator if the load shows visible dust or debris. Do not pick up the load. • Ensure normally nonfriable materials that have been made friable are modified by the bonding agents or are safely packaged. • Be certain that the shipping paper is filled out correctly and signed by all required parties.

33. Transporting the Load You may identify construction debris that is contaminated with asbestos but not labeled as asbestos. If you believe asbestos is in construction waste, contact your dispatcher immediately so the material can be identified. Do not disturb the waste material until it has been identified and properly characterized by the generator and determined to be acceptable to WMI. If the load passes inspection, cover open top boxes with a nonporous tarp without walking on the load or compacting containers in any way. Mark and label the roll-off / compactor box container as described on page 5-3. Remove (Danger Asbestos Dust Hazard, Cancer and Lung Disease Hazard, Authorized Personnel Only) signs from the container before transporting. Then, transport directly to the landfill. Communicate by radio to the landfill that an asbestos load is coming. (Some landfills require twenty-four hours notice.) When unloading friable asbestos waste at the landfill: • Wear a respirator and all required personal protective equipment • Place a NESHAPs sign (Danger Asbestos Dust Hazard, Cancer & Lung Disease Hazard, Authorized Personnel Only) on container. Remove it when the container is empty • Dump the load carefully to avoid breaking the container • Dump the load with the cab of the truck headed upwind if possible • Do not back over waste material

34. Cleaning Containers If there is evidence of asbestos in a container after a load is dumped, clean the container with water. Wear protective clothing and a respirator while cleaning. Use a mist spray to wet surfaces. High pressure water can carry asbestos into the air. Manage your cleaning water as required by local regulations. Note: Under federal regulations, you cannot let liquids enter an active landfill, so you cannot wash waste containers at the landfill.

35. CHAPTER SIX VEHICLE AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE Vehicle Maintenance You may encounter asbestos-containing material during inspection, disassembly, repair, and assembly of brakes and clutches, and replacement of vehicle gaskets. Manufacturers must certify that new WMI vehicles have asbestos-free brake and clutch linings. Aftermarket suppliers should also verify that they provide asbestos-free products. Verification may not exist for certain vehicles or parts, such as acquisition vehicles. If this is the case, assume that break, clutch pads and gaskets contain asbestos and handle them accordingly.

36. Break and Clutch Repair New OSHA regulations regarding break and clutch repair are effective July 10, 1995. These regulations require special handling procedures for break and clutch repair to prevent release of asbestos fibers. Required procedures include the following: • Do not use compressed air or aerosol cans to clean any break or clutch assembly • Clean break and clutch assemblies using an approved cleaning method such as HEPA vacuuming, or a wet washing system like the Safety Kleen system • Do not sand, grind, or drill any lining material • Use only approved methods for packaging and disposal of asbestos wastes

37. Building Maintenance Some buildings occupied by the Companies may contain asbestos. Facility managers must: • Have a Building Materials Survey conducted by a qualified industrial hygienist (or equivalent) to identify ACM or PACM (see Building Material Survey form in appendix). Maintain all records of the presence, location, and quantity of asbestos • Restrict access to thermal system insulation or surfacing ACM/PACM, where possible, and notify employees who may have access to the materials of their presence • Train housekeeping and maintenance personnel on location, hazards and proper handling of ACM and PACM. Employees whose work requires direct contact that may disturb ACM or PACM must receive additional training. Training requirements vary depending on the type of asbestos-related work performed.

38. CHAPTER SEVEN RESPONSE FOR FRIABLE ASBESTOS Reporting Procedure If a spill of friable asbestos above the reportable quantity (one pound or more) occurs, report the spill to the company dispatcher. The dispatcher must notify the appropriate company personnel for notification of the National Response Center (NRC). Spills/Disturbed A/C Pipe A spill of friable asbestos must also be reported to the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC),& the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) if more than one pound of asbestos is released into the environment.

39. Cleanup Actions If a spill occurs, workers should: • Get upwind of the asbestos waste • Secure the area and keep others away until the cleanup is complete • Notify the supervisor or dispatcher • Don the required respirator and protective clothing • Summon the water truck, if at the landfill • Wet down the waste with a water mist ( a heavy stream of water may agitate and release asbestos fibers) • Make use of the spill kit or other equipment on hand. Workers should put on an approved asbestos respirator with cartridges in place, disposable coveralls, shoe covers, gloves, & safety glasses or goggles before cleaning up spills. Fit test the respirator to be sure it will protect you.

40. Cleanup Actions Continued • Scoop up the waste into a properly marked and labeled bag or a closed container (overpacking) • Wash any contaminated equipment or machinery • Dispose of gloves, coveralls, and shoe covers in a tightly-sealed six-ml plastic bag as you would for any friable asbestos-containing material • Wash all other personal protective equipment with soap and water • Wash the respirator, refit it with new filter cartridges, and place it in a resealable, airtight container for future use • Wet down contaminated work clothes & uniforms & seal them in a six ml plastic bag • Inform the laundry service that clothing is contaminated with asbestos in a letter accompanying it (Appendix E)

41. Large Spills of Asbestos-Containing materials If a spill requires more than one spill kit: • Contact the supervisor immediately • Stay or assign someone to stay in the vicinity of the spill to control access until it is cleaned up • Initiate the Emergency Response Plan (ERP). Specially trained employees will come to the location & carry out the spill cleanup • Notify the appropriate authorities as specified in the ERP • Provide information to the supervisor as specified in the ERP

42. SUMMARY Federal, state, & local regulations, & the Companies’ policies direct the transportation & disposal of friable asbestos. Asbestos transport & disposal is carefully regulated because excessive exposure to asbestos fibers is hazardous to your health. Using proper work practices when hauling & disposing of friable materials, wearing correctly fitted respirators and protective clothing, & knowing how to respond in an emergency lowers the risk of exposure to friable asbestos waste. All people involved in construction and those who perform certain vehicle maintenance & building housekeeping activities must know about the dangers of asbestos. To do this, proper signs & markings must always be in place, & all required paperwork must be completed. If you follow these procedures, you will minimize or eliminate your exposure to asbestos fibers. Asbestos fibers will not be released into the air if you handle asbestos correctly. You will also do your part to protect yourself & the environment we live in.

43. APPENDICES A Smoking Cessation B Asbestos Notification Signage

44. APPENDIX A SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR ASBESTOS The following organizations provide smoking cessation information and program materials. 1. The National Cancer Institute operates toll-free Cancer Information Service (CIS) with trained personnel to help you. Call 1-800-4-CANCER to reach the CIS office serving your area, or write: Office of Cancer Communications, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Building 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, Maryland 20892. 2. American Cancer Society, 3340 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30062, (404)320-3333. -The American Cancer Society (acs) is a voluntary organization composed of 58 divisions and 3,100 local units. Through “The Great American Smokeout” in November, the annual Cancer Crusade in April, and numerous educational materials, ACS helps people learn more about the health hazards of smoking and become successful ex-smokers.

45. Smoking Cessation continued 3. American Heart Association, 7320 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231, (214)750-5300. -The American Heart Association (AHA) is a voluntary organization with 13,000 members (physicians, scientists, and layperson) in 55 state and regional groups. AHA produces a variety of publications and audiovisual materials about the effects of smoking on the heart. AHA also has developed a guidebook for incorporating a weight-control component into smoking cessation programs. 4. American Lung Association, 1740 Broadway, New York, New York 10019, (212)245-8000 - A voluntary organization of 7,500 members (physicians, nurses, and laypersons), the American Lung Association (ALA) conducts numerous public information programs about the health effect of smoking. ALA has fifty-nine state and eighty-five local units. The organization actively supports legislation and information campaigns for smokers who want to quit, for example, through “Freedom From Smoking,” a self-help smoking cessation program.

46. Smoking Cessation continued 5. Office on Smoking and Health, US Department of Health and Human Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Park Building, Room 110, Rockville, Maryland 20857. - The Off Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) is the Department of the Health and Human Services’ lead agency in smoking control. OSH has sponsored distribution of publications on smoking-related topics, such as free flyers on relapse after initial quitting, helping a friend or family member quit smoking, the healthhazards of smoking, and the effects of parental smoking on teenagers. In Hawaii, on Oahu call 524-1234 (call collect from neighboring islands). Spanish speaking staff members are available during the daytime hours to callers from the following areas: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey (area code 210), New York, and Texas. Consult your local telephone for listings of local chapters.

47. APPENDIX B Asbestos Signage – The following are acceptable signs for notification of asbestos on a jobsite site until 2016.