The Asbestos Control Officer will conduct all applicable asbestos monitoring when notified of projects that involve potential exposure to asbestos. Sampling result will be made available too maintenance supervisors and involved personnel. Monitoring records will be maintained indefinitely. The Asbestos Control Officer will prepare the written notification required by the EPA whenever major project involving asbestos are undertaken. A major project is any project where demolition is done or any project where renovation is performed with the removal of more than 260 linear feet of asbestos material on or in pipe or more than 160 square feet of any other asbestos material or one cubic meter, whichever is less.
Special considerations is given to emergency projects.
In addition, Asbestos Control Officer will respond to questions and promptly investigate any complaints by UAB personnel. Department of Facilities Management All maintenance supervisors with personnel potentially exposed to asbestos should become knowledgeable of the contents of the training provided by the OHS Department. In addition, supervisors should ensure that such training is available to each employee exposed to asbestos. It shall be the responsibility of the maintenance supervisor to see that all requirements resulting from the consultation with the Asbestos Control Officer are implemented. All OSHA required medical surveillance relative to working with asbestos will be provided to employees at University expense.