ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN Revision: 2/14/12 Issue Date: 2/28/12 Replaces: 9/16/09 Reason: See italics. Originated by: Andrew J. Finn, Mgr. EH&S Date:___2/28/12_________ ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN
Conditions Actions Accidental asbestos disturbance or other emergency requiring immediate action to abate other emergency (i.e. broken pipe, leaking valve, damaged tiles) Emergency Waiver Route Isolate affected area to prevent any exposure, lock doors if necessary, isolate HVAC systems, post warning signs, post Public Safety if necessary. Contact EH&S. EH&S shall contact contractor (apply for emergency waiver) Contact: Joe Paparella 978-694-3264 (DEP) Routine work needing evaluation and potential abatement. [Note: Failure to plan appropriately does not constitute an “emergency”.] 10-Day Notification** Notify EH&S. EH&S will contact contractor (apply for notification) Asbestos Notification Form ANF-001 **Plan the 10-day notification into your project schedule. Excerpt from 310 CMR 7.00: “EMERGENCY DEMOLITION/RENOVATION OPERATION means any operation that was not planned but results from a sudden unexpected which requires the demolition/renovation of a structurally sound or unsound facility or facility component. This term includes operations necessitated by non-routine failures of equipment.” TRAINING AND PPE Training The Facilities Department is responsible for ensuring that employees who may be exposed to PACM receive appropriate training. The EH&S Department may assist in providing training (Outside sources may be used, ex: IEE in Woburn). Training topics shall include: Types and uses of asbestos Health effects associated with asbestos exposure Notification requirements Work restrictions Personal protective equipment Administrative controls, engineering controls and work practices. Contractors are responsible for ensuring their training responsibilities are met prior to working on campus. Personal Protective Equipment University personnel not undertake work that will expose them to PACM requiring special PPE. PACM shall be abated or encapsulated prior to University
personnel working in the immediate area or on equipment/surfaces that may contain PACM. Contractors shall ensure that appropriate control techniques are utilized (area isolation, decontamination and control, glove bags), to eliminate exposure to University personnel during testing, abatement and control projects. All project areas shall be prominently and suitably labeled in accordance with the most current and strictest regulatory requirements. FACILITIES ACTIVITIES ON OR AROUND PACM Facilities Services personnel shall not disturb any PACM prior to evaluation and abatement. Work which may be affected include tasks such as: Fire door repair Plumbing work requires pipe insulation removal Electrical work which requires handling or removal of asbestos insulated wiring Boiler work affected PACM components (insulation etc.) Tile and/or grout removal which may contain asbestos Wall penetrations into wallboard which may be PACM Roof repair or penetration where roofing material may be PACM Steam line or valve operation where access may impact insulation Facilities shall contact the EH&S Department for evaluation and abatement if necessary prior to commencing any work. Facilities personnel shall assume that material is PACM where it is suspect until proven otherwise by a qualified individual or documentation. Facilities staff should notify EH&S of any dangerous conditions immediately. A dangerous condition would be one in which PACM is visibly damaged and may become airborne. Asbestos material should not be disturbed, swept up or otherwise damaged. General practices Custodial practices on ACM tile floors should include: wet methods on floors Utilizing low buffer speeds and non-aggressive pads Restricted practices include: Dry buffing floors in buildings built prior to 1980, unless floors have been replaced.
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL The following personnel are authorized under this plan and by the University to carry out the evaluation and notification requirements under Section 1.0 in the absence of the EH&S Department representatives. Peter Baker Joe Delisle Ryan Donahue Bob Elias (EH&S) Andrew Finn (EH&S) Peter Shields ASBESTOS PROGRAM CHECKLIST This checklist should be completed for each proposed demolition, renovation, asbestos abatement, or other building related project that includes disturbance of asbestos containing material or potential asbestos containing material. A copy of this checklist must be sent to the EH&S Department with corresponding paperwork prior to commencement of work. Asbestos Evaluation and Control Procedures Check when complete. Has the area to be demolished, renovated or otherwise impacted been surveyed for asbestos-containing material? Was the survey completed by a Licensed Inspector? If asbestos containing material was found, has a licensed abatement contractor been retained to abate the asbestos prior to disturbance? Have the appropriate DEP notifications been made and copies provided to the Brandeis EH&S Department? Has a licensed asbestos Industrial Hygienist been contracted to oversee abatement and air clearance? Have building occupants been notified in advance of asbestos abatement work that will take place?