Pre-Inspection Planning

- • of notification – Compare information provided to on-site conditions. • of notification – Compare information provided to on-site conditions.
- • map/building diagrams – Use to help find worksite. • map/building diagrams – Use to help find worksite.
- • credentials – Bring identification, authorization forms, business cards, respirator fit- • credentials – Bring identification, authorization forms, business cards, respirator fit- test and medical monitoring certification, training certificate, etc.
- • of asbestos NESHAP regulation - Discuss areas of concern and leave a copy with the • of asbestos NESHAP regulation - Discuss areas of concern and leave a copy with the owner/operator if necessary.
- • checklists - See appendices to this manual for copies of representative checklists. • checklists - See appendices to this manual for copies of representative checklists.
- • notebook and writing implements – Leave paper notebooks and checklists outside • notebook and writing implements – Leave paper notebooks and checklists outside contaminated areas such as active removal projects. Use plastic clipboards and overhead projector transparency sheets to record inspection information (general observations, interview notes, samples obtained, photographs taken, etc.). Be sure to bring waterproof (permanent) marking pens which will write on plastic. Complete appropriate paper checklists/reports following the inspection.
- • (waterproof, with flash) - Take photographs of sample locations and visible emission • (waterproof, with flash) - Take photographs of sample locations and visible emission sources and debris. Digital photography is recommended and often employed. Be sure to bring extra memory cards and batteries. If using a film camera, bring extra film and batteries and “Please return film to: (your name and address)” sheet. (Take a photo of this sheet as your first shot on your roll of film. This enhances the possibility of your receiving your pictures in the event your film and identifying information accidentally part company at the processor.)
- • (large/penlight -waterproof, intrinsically safe) - Use in areas with inadequate • (large/penlight -waterproof, intrinsically safe) - Use in areas with inadequate lighting such as basements, above drop ceilings, and in buildings where the electricity has been turned off. Bring extra batteries/bulbs.
- • – To observe site from afar. • – To observe site from afar.
- • device – Use to accurately quantify the amounts of RACM at the site. Ordinary • device – Use to accurately quantify the amounts of RACM at the site. Ordinary metal tape measures are difficult to decontaminate and will rust, so use electronic devices or plastic/fiberglass measuring tapes (on a stainless-steel spool) available at many major home supply stores and specialty shops. For sites that are relatively flat, a walking measuring wheel can be very helpful. These to can be purchased at major home supply stores. As an alternative, use a pre-measured pace or building diagrams to determine amounts of RACM seen.
- • forms and labels -Use these to properly distinguish each sample and to • forms and labels -Use these to properly distinguish each sample and to maintain a record of sample possession and transfer.
- • supplies -Ship samples from the field if quick analysis is necessary. • supplies -Ship samples from the field if quick analysis is necessary.

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