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This asbestos reinspection report documents the findings of an inspection of 15 buildings at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Asbestos-containing materials were identified in several buildings, including pipe insulation, floor tiles, ceiling plaster, drywall joint compound, and contaminated soils. Remediation cost estimates are provided based on quantity and location of identified asbestos. The report includes appendices with sampling data, photographs, inspector certifications, and drawings depicting sample locations.
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ASBESTOS REINSPECTION REPORT
LOCATION:
CHEYENNE VA MEDICAL CENTER
2360 E PERSHING BLVD.
CHEYENNE, WY 82001
CONTRACT NO.: 36C25918C0329
PROJECT: 442-18-007S
INSPECTION DATES:
NOVEMBER 5-7, 2018
PRIME CONTRACTOR:
CASTLE HILL ASSOCIATES, LLC
218-A MECHANIC ST.
WATERVILLE, OH 43566
567-952-0212
CHEYENNE VA MEDICAL CENTER - CHEYENNE, VA
NOVEMBER 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 ASBESTOS INSPECTION REPORT
• Table 1 – List of Acronyms
• Table 2 - Removal Priority Protocols
2.0 APPENDICES
Appendix A – Asbestos Sampling Data
Appendix B – Asbestos Quantities, Assessments, & Remediation Cost Estimate
Appendix C – Photographs of Newly Identified Asbestos Materials
Appendix D – Asbestos Laboratory Reports
Appendix E - Inspector Certifications
Appendix F - Lab Certifications
Appendix G – Asbestos Locations and Sample Location Drawings
Appendix H – Photographs of Sample Locations
Appendix I – O&M Plan (Operations & Maintenance)
ASBESTOS REINSPECTION REPORT
NOVEMBER 2018
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On November 5-7, 2018, Castle Hill Associates, LLC was contracted by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to perform asbestos re-inspections of 15 buildings on the site of the Cheyenne VA Medical Center in Cheyenne, VA. The survey was performed as part of the VA Contract Number 36C25918C0329.
The buildings that were surveyed as part of this project included:
Building Number
Building Name/Description
ASBESTOS
PRESENT?
1 Main Hospital Yes
1-CA Main Hospital – Clinical Addition No
1-CX Main Hospital – Physical Therapy No
4 Offices – Fiscal and AM&M Yes
5 Office – Human Resources Yes
6 Former Quarters/Offices Yes
7 Former Quarters/Offices Yes
8 Offices Yes
11 Engineering & Shops Yes
12 Supply Warehouse No
13 Boiler Plant Yes
18 Garage No
19 Storage-Grounds Yes
20 Storage Garages Yes
23 Grounds Shop No
25 Garage Yes
26 Garage Yes
The inspection was conducted by Brett Brumbaugh and Sam Ansara. The project manager was Mr.
Brumbaugh who has been conducting asbestos surveys, sampling, and consulting work since 1987. Sam Ansara has been conducting asbestos surveys, sampling, and consulting work since 1989. There was a previous asbestos reinspection and sampling conducted at the facility in 2013 and that report/drawings were reviewed by Castle Hill prior to this inspection. There were no limitations or exceptions to the PWS for the surveys conducted.
All accessible functional areas in the facilities were surveyed. All previous asbestos survey information and sampling conducted at the facilities were evaluated and incorporated into this survey. All confirmed asbestos-containing materials were verified. This report can be incorporated into the facility’s management plan for asbestos-containing materials.
2.0 STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
The State of Wyoming asbestos licensing regulations are similar to the Federal regulations. State asbestos regulations include requirements for licensing and certification of personnel who will perform asbestos-related work activities. All personnel who engage in asbestos-related activities must comply with the state licensing/certification requirements as well as with all Federal requirements.
NOVEMBER 2018
3.0 ANALYTICAL METHODS AND LIMITATIONS
3.1 Asbestos Sampling Protocol
EPA and OSHA define an ACBM as any material which contains greater than 1 percent asbestos. The ACBM inspection and bulk sampling were performed in accordance with the methods outlined in the EPA guidance document titled Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings (Document No. 560/5- 85/024). In addition, bulk sampling of asbestos was performed in accordance with 40 CFR Part 763, AHERA requirements for number of samples and types of ACBM to be sampled. According to these requirements, materials are classified as either surfacing (e.g., decorative plaster, spray-applied fireproofing), thermal system insulation (e.g., pipe insulation, pipe fitting insulation, boiler insulation), or miscellaneous materials (e.g., floor tile, ceiling tile, plaster, wallboard, mastics).
The number of samples collected from each material varies based on the classification of the material and increases as the potential for a non-uniform mixture of asbestos in the material increases. Typically, regulations require a minimum number of samples to be collected from the different classifications of suspect
ACBM.
All bulk samples were analyzed utilizing current EPA methods for PLM (Polarized Light Microscopy) by EMLab P&K in Marlton, NJ. EMLab is accredited by the NIST, NVLAP program (National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program) and also an American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) accredited laboratory.
All soil samples were analyzed utilizing the CARB 435 methods for PLM Point Counting for soils by EMLab P&K in Arvada, CO. EMLab is accredited by the NIST, NVLAP program (National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program) and also an American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) accredited laboratory.
4.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
4.1 Asbestos-Containing Building Materials
The following is a summary of the asbestos containing materials, locations, quantities of materials in each inspected building for this project:
Building 1 – Main Hospital
Asbestos Containing Materials Locations Quantity
Contaminated soil from pipe insulation debris Crawl Spaces 40,700 sf
Pipe insulation CL-02C hallway, pipe chases by CL-04 and CL-17, C1-102, D1-36 closet, 60 lf
Hard ceiling plaster C1-92 Entry 1,440 sf 9” floor tile D1-36 closet, D1-15 storage 80 sf Ebony cement countertops & shelves D1-53 Dental Lab 90 sf Drywall joint compound Attic 4-OL & 4-OK divider wall 628 sf
Building 1-CA Clinical Addition
• No asbestos containing materials identified in building.
Building 1-CX Physical Therapy Addition
Building 4 – Offices (Fiscal and AM&M)
Contaminated soil under concrete cap Crawl Spaces 2,860 sf Pipe insulation Basement Storage Rooms B1, B2, and B4 415 lf Skim coating on concrete walls Basement rooms B1, B1A, B2, B3, B4 and 108 1,440 sf
Hard ceiling & wall plaster 1st & 2nd floor rooms 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, S1F1, 200, 201, 203, S1F2
11,220 sf
Building 5 – Offices (Human Resources)
Transite cement sheets Basement furnace room B1 16 sf
Drywall joint compound First floor rooms 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, C1, C2, S1F1
4,160 sf
Building 6 – Offices (former quarters)
Contaminated soil under concrete cap 2 Crawl Spaces 776 sf Pipe insulation Basement Storage Room 001 20 lf
Building 7 – Offices (former quarters)
Hard ceiling & wall plaster Basement, 1st & 2nd floor rooms B01, B02, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, S1F2, 201
3,430 sf
Linoleum sheet flooring Kitchen 104 168 sf
Building 8 – Offices (former quarters)
9” floor tile Basement Storage B01 80 sf Drywall joint compound 1st floor entry 100 846 sf
Building 11 – Engineering and Shops
Pipe insulation (remaining stubs in sleeves) Elect. shop 103 (S.W. corner) 2 lf Hard ceiling plaster Paint shops 105, 106, 107, and closet 214 770 sf Glue pods for non-ACM 12” ceiling tiles (above 2x4 lay-in ceiling tile)
2nd floor offices 212 and 212A 384 sf
Building 12 – Supply Warehouse
Building 13 – Boiler Plant
Pipe insulation Tunnel under driveway to Building 11 90 lf Skim coating on concrete walls Basement Room B-107 320 sf
Building 18 – Garage
Building 19 – Storage/Grounds
Window Glazing/Putty Windows 4 windows
Building 20 – Storage Garages
Window Caulking Windows 10 windows
Building 23 – Grounds Shop
Building 25 –Garage
Window Caulking Window 1 window
Building 26 –Garage
Window Caulking Window 2 windows
Building 42 – Storage Building
Building 45 – VBA Veterans Benefits
5.0 Explanation of Assessment of Asbestos Containing Materials
Re-inspection protocol is based on the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), Environmental Protection Act’s (EPA’s) revised Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan (MAP) mandated by the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act (ASHARA), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Directive 7700. The tabular listing included in this report contains Building Number, Floor, Room Number, Material Category (i.e., TSI, SM or MM), Material Type, quantity, a numerical priority ranking, condition, potential for damage, potential for human exposure, drawing number, hazard ranking, recommended response action and associated cost estimate for implementation of those response actions.
The material assessment categories of the ACM identified in the building is formatted in the following order for the summary tables enclosed in this report:
• Material Category - Surfacing Material (SUR); Thermal System Insulation (TSI); Miscellaneous (MM)
• Material Type - Friable (F); Non-Fable (NF)
• Condition of Material - Good; Fair; Poor
• Potential for Damage - Low; Medium; High
• Physical Assessment - Low; Medium; High
• Recommended Response Action - 1 through 7
Material category is the type of material such as surfacing material (SUR), thermal system insulation (TSI), and miscellaneous (MM)
• Surfacing Material (SUR) - Surfacing ACM means surfacing material that is ACM. Surfacing material means material in a school building that is sprayed-on, troweled-on, or otherwise applied to surfaces, such as acoustical plaster on ceilings and fireproofing materials on structural members, or other materials on surfaces for acoustical, fireproofing, or other purposes.
• Thermal System Insulation (TSI) - Thermal system insulation ACM means thermal system insulation that is ACM. Thermal system insulation means material in a school building applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, breeching, tanks, ducts, or other interior structural components to prevent heat loss or gain, or water condensation, or for other purposes.
• Miscellaneous (MM) - Miscellaneous ACM means miscellaneous material that is ACM Miscellaneous material means interior building material on structural components, structural members or fixtures, such as floor and ceiling tiles, and does not include surfacing material or thermal system insulation.
Material type refers to the hardness of a material to be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure as friable (F), and includes previously non-friable (NF) material after such previously non-friable material becomes damaged to the extent that when dry it may be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.
• Condition of Material - Good; Fair; Poor
• Potential for Damage - Low; Medium; High
• Physical Assessment - Low; Medium; High
Seven Categories define in the AHERA regulation one of which must be assigned to each friable surfacing and miscellaneous ACBM and each asbestos-containing TSI during the inspection/re-inspection.
1. Damaged or significantly damaged TSI ACBM - Damaged or significantly damaged thermal system insulation ACM means thermal system insulation ACM on pipes, boilers, tanks, ducts, and other thermal system insulation equipment where the insulation has lost its structural integrity, or its covering, in whole or in part, is crushed, water-stained, gouged, punctured, missing, or not intact such that it is not able to contain fibers. Damage may be further illustrated by occasional punctures, gouges or other signs of physical injury to ACM; occasional water damage on the protective coverings/jackets; or exposed ACM ends or joints. Asbestos debris originating from the ACBM in question may also indicate damage.
2. Damaged friable surfacing ACBM - Damaged friable surfacing ACM means friable surfacing ACM which has deteriorated or sustained physical injury such that the internal structure (cohesion) of the material is inadequate or which has delaminated such that its bond to the substrate (adhesion) is inadequate, or which, for any other reason, lacks fiber cohesion or adhesion qualities. Such damage or deterioration may be illustrated by the separation of ACM into layers; separation of ACM from the substrate; flaking, blistering, or crumbling of the ACM surface; water damage; significant or repeated water stains, scrapes, gouges, mars or other signs of physical injury on the ACM. Asbestos debris originating from the ACBM in question may also indicate damage.
3. Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACBM - Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACM means damaged friable surfacing ACM in a functional space where the damage is extensive and severe.
4. Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACBM - Damaged friable miscellaneous ACM means friable miscellaneous ACM which has deteriorated or sustained physical injury such that the internal structure (cohesion) of the material is inadequate or, if applicable, which has delaminated such that its bond to the substrate (adhesion) is inadequate or which for any other reason lacks fiber cohesion or adhesion qualities.
Such damage or deterioration may be illustrated by the separation of ACM into layers; separation of ACM from the substrate; flaking, blistering, or crumbling of the ACM surface; water damage; significant or repeated water stains, scrapes, gouges, mars or other signs of physical injury on the ACM. Asbestos debris originating from the ACBM in question may also indicate damage.
5. ACBM with Potential for Damage - Potential damage means circumstances in which:
(1) Friable ACBM is in an area regularly used by building occupants, including maintenance personnel, in the course of their normal activities.
(2) There are indications that there is a reasonable likelihood that the material or its covering will become damaged, deteriorated, or delaminated due to factors such as changes in building use, changes in operations and maintenance practices, changes in occupancy, or recurrent damage.
6. ACBM with potential for significant damaged - Potential significant damage means circumstances in which:
(1) Friable ACBM is in an area regularly used by building occupants, including maintenance personnel, in the course of their normal activities.
(2) There are indications that there is a reasonable likelihood that the material or its covering will become significantly damaged, deteriorated, or delaminated due to factors such as changes in building use, changes in operations and maintenance practices, changes in occupancy, or recurrent damage.
7. Any remaining friable ACBM or Friable Suspected ACBM
6.0 EXPLANATION OF REMEDIATION COST ESTIMATES
All remediation cost (removal and repair) estimates are based upon RS Means data. Since RS Means does not account for work in VA Medical Centers, all cost estimates are adjusted to reflect the VA specific requirments for abatement. In addition, the cost estimates reflect the quantity and location of the asbestos materials. For example, abatement work in crawl spaces is expected to be much more costly than work in more accessible areas of building. Also, the costs for each material in each building are intended to be for “stand alone” projects and the combination of areas for removal will reduce the costs due to an economy of scale.
7.0 CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATIONS
An operations and maintenance (O&M) program has been developed by the VAMC specifically for the positively identified ACBM in the facilities. Any renovation/demolition work which may impact these positive materials should be conducted in accordance with the O&M program and all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations by appropriately trained and VA-approved personnel and contractors. Since demolition was not performed as part of the inspection work at the facilities, certain areas such as pipe chases and areas above fixed permanent ceilings, fire-door interiors, and vault/safe wall and door linings were not inspected or tested. Prior to renovation and alteration work which could impact these areas, Castle Hill recommends that exploratory demolition be performed and a qualified inspector be utilized to examine the areas and collect samples as needed. Castle Hill recommends sampling of roofing materials and electrical components (not specifically examined as part of this survey) if renovation activities are planned which may disturb these materials.
Respectfully Submitted:
Brett L. Brumbaugh, REPA, CESCO Project Manager
TABLE 1
LIST OF ACRONYMS
ACBM Asbestos Containing Building Material ACM Asbestos Containing Material AHERA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act AIHA American Industrial Hygiene Association CAA Clean Air Act CFR Code of Federal Regulations EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency HazCom Hazard Communication HEPA High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning MISC Miscellaneous Asbestos Containing Material NESHAP National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology NOB Non-friable Organically Bound NVLAP National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PAT AIHA Proficiency Analytical Testing Program PCM Phase Contrast Microscopy PEL Permissible Exposure Limit PLM Polarized Light Microscopy TEM Transmission Electron Microscopy TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act TSI Thermal Systems Insulation Castle Hill Castle Hill Associates, LLC VA United States Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC VA Medical Center XRD X-Ray Diffraction
TABLE 2
ASBESTOS REMOVAL PRIORITY PROTOCOLS
HAZARD
RANK
REMOVAL
PRIORITY
AHERA
CATEGORY
RESPONSE ACTION
RECOMMENDATION
7 1 Significantly Damaged
Evacuate or isolate the area.
Remove or repair if feasible.
O&M for all friable ACM.
6 2 Damaged with potential for significant damage
Evacuate or isolate the area.
Remove, encapsulate, or repair if feasible. O&M for all friable
ACM.
5 3 Damaged with potential for damage
Remove, encapsulate, or repair. O&M for all friable ACM.
4 4 Damaged Remove, encapsulate, or repair. O&M for all friable ACM.
3 5 Potential for significant damage
Take steps to reduce potential for damage. O&M for all friable
ACM.
2 6 Potential for damage O&M for all friable ACM.
1 7 No problem O&M for all friable ACM.
APPENDIX A
ASBESTOS BULK SAMPLING DATA
ASBESTOS BULK SAMPLING INFORMATION
Facility: Cheyenne VA Medical Center – Cheyenne, VA Building: 1 Sampling Date: November 5, 2018 Analysis Date: November 12, 2018 Laboratory: EMLab P&K – Marlton, NJ Accreditation: NVLAP Asbestos Bulk Accredited Laboratory # 200844-0 Sampler: Brett Brumbaugh Certification: EPA Accredited Asbestos Inspector/Management Planner
PLM Laboratory Analysis Result
SAMPLE
NUMBER
MATERIAL SAMPLE LOCATION
LABORATORY ANALYSIS
RESULT
1 Asphalt tar paper under slate shingle Attic No asbestos detected
2a 9” tan vinyl floor tile D2-38 mechanical room No asbestos detected
2b Black tar paper under tile “” No asbestos detected 2c Yellow mastic under tar paper “” No asbestos detected 3a 9” green floor tile D1-36 conf. room closet 4% Chrysotile Asbestos 3b Black mastic “” No asbestos detected 4a 9” tan floor tile D1-15 food storage room 6% Chrysotile Asbestos 4b Black mastic “” No asbestos detected
C3 Pipe insulation debris in soil Crawl space 45% Chrysotile Asbestos C4 Pipe insulation debris in soil Crawl space 40% Chrysotile Asbestos C6 Pipe insulation debris in soil Crawl space 30% Chrysotile Asbestos C7 Pipe insulation debris in soil Crawl space 45% Chrysotile Asbestos C8 Pipe insulation debris in soil Crawl space 40% Chrysotile Asbestos
EPA Definition of an asbestos containing material: Greater than 1% asbestos
ASBESTOS BULK SAMPLING INFORMATION
Facility: Cheyenne VA Medical Center – Cheyenne, VA Building: 1 Sampling Date: November 5, 2018 Analysis Date: November 21, 2018 Laboratory: EMLab P&K – Arvada, CO Accreditation: NVLAP Asbestos Bulk Accredited Laboratory # 500053-0 Sampler: Brett Brumbaugh Certification: EPA Accredited Asbestos Inspector/Management Planner
PLM Point Count Laboratory Analysis Result (CARB 435)
SAMPLE
NUMBER
MATERIAL SAMPLE LOCATION
LABORATORY ANALYSIS
RESULT
C1 Loose soil in crawl space Crawl space 1-A No Asbestos Detected C2 Loose soil in crawl space Crawl space 1 <0.25% Chrysotile Asbestos C5 Loose soil in crawl space Crawl space 1-B No Asbestos Detected
EPA Definition of an asbestos containing material: Greater than 1% asbestos
APPENDIX B
Asbestos Quantities, Assessments, & Remediation Cost Estimates
Cheyenne VAMC - Cheyenne, WY
Building 1
Asbestos Assessments and Cost Estimates
November 2018
Asbestos Material Locations Quantity
AHERA
Category Friability
AHERA
Assessment Recommendation
Removal
Priority
Repair Cost
Estimate
Removal Cost
Estimate
Contaminated soil from pipe insulation debris Crawl Spaces 40,700 sf TSI Friable 7
Isolate crawl spaces and place signs at all entrances. Require PPE for entrance to crawl. Encapsulate soil or remove.
1 $220,000 $550,000
Pipe insulation CL-02C hallway, pipe chases by CL-04 and CL-
17, C1-102, D1-36 closet, 60 lf TSI Friable 2 O&M; Remove at renovation or demolition 6 No damage $3,300
Hard ceiling plaster C1-92 Entry 1,440 sf SURFACING Non-friable 2 O&M; Remove at renovation or demolition 6 No damage $72,000
9” floor tile D1-36 closet, D1-15 storage 80 sf MISC Non-friable 1 O&M; Remove at renovation or demolition 7 No damage $4,000
Ebony cement countertops & shelves D1-53 Dental Lab 90 sf MISC Non-friable 1 O&M; Remove at renovation or demolition 7 No damage $3,000
Drywall joint compound Attic 4-OL & 4-OK divider wall 628 sf MISC Non-friable 1 O&M; Remove at renovation or demolition 7 No damage $7,000
Building 4
Asbestos Assessments and Cost Estimates
November 2018
Asbestos Material Locations Quantity
AHERA
Category Friability
AHERA
Assessment Recommendation
Removal
Priority
Repair Cost
Estimate
Removal Cost
Estimate
Contaminated soil under concrete cap Crawl Spaces 2,860 sf TSI Non-friable 1 O&M; Remove at demolition 7 No damage $60,000
Pipe insulation Basement Storage Rooms B1, B2, and B4 415 lf TSI Friable 2 O&M; Remove at renovation or demolition 6 No damage $18,000
Skim coating on concrete walls Basement rooms B1, B1A, B2, B3, B4 and
1,440 sf SURFACING Non-friable 1
O&M; Remove at renovation or demolition 7 No damage $21,000
Hard ceiling & wall plaster
1st & 2nd floor rooms 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, S1F1, 200, 201, 203, S1F2
11,220 sf SURFACING Non-friable 2 O&M; Remove at renovation or demolition 6 No damage $80,000
Building 5
Asbestos Assessments and Cost Estimates
November 2018
Asbestos Material Locations Quantity
AHERA
Category Friability
AHERA
Assessment Recommendation
Removal
Priority
Repair Cost
Estimate
Removal Cost
Estimate
Transite cement sheets Basement furnace room B1 16 sf MISC Non-friable 1 O&M; Remove at renovation or demolition 7 No damage $2,000
Drywall joint compound First floor rooms 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, C1, C2, S1F1 4,160 sf MISC Non-friable 2
O&M; Remove at renovation
6 No damage $22,000
Building 6
Asbestos Assessments and Cost Estimates
November 2018
Asbestos Material Locations Quantity
AHERA
Category Friability
AHERA
Assessment Recommendation
Removal
Priority
Repair Cost
Estimate
Removal Cost
Estimate
Contaminated soil under concrete cap 2 Crawl Spaces 776 sf TSI Non-friable 1 O&M; Remove at renovation or demolition 7 No damage $36,500
Pipe insulation Basement Storage Room 001 20 lf TSI Friable 4 O&M; Remove at renovation
4 No damage $3,000
Building 7
Asbestos Assessments and Cost Estimates
November 2018
Asbestos Material Locations Quantity
AHERA
Category Friability
AHERA
Assessment Recommendation
Removal
Priority
Repair Cost
Estimate
Removal Cost
Estimate
Hard ceiling & wall plaster
Basement, 1st & 2nd floor rooms B01, B02, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, S1F2, 201
3,430 sf SURFACING Non-friable 2 O&M; Remove at renovation or demolition 6 No Damage $51,000
Linoleum sheet flooring Kitchen 104 168 sf MISC Non-friable 1 O&M; Remove at renovation
7 No Damage $2,500
Building 8
Asbestos Assessments and Cost Estimates
November 2018
Asbestos Material Locations Quantity
AHERA
Category Friability
AHERA
Assessment Recommendation Removal Priority
Repair Cost
Estimate
Removal
Cost
Estimate
9” floor tile Basement Storage B01 80 sf MISC Non-friable 1 O&M; Remove at renovation or demolition 7 No damage $1,200
Drywall joint compound 1st floor entry 100 846 sf MISC Non-friable 2 O&M; Remove at renovation or demolition 6 No damage $7,000
Building 11
Asbestos Assessments and Cost Estimates
November 2018
Asbestos Material Locations Quantity
AHERA
Category Friability
AHERA
Assessment Recommendation
Removal
Priority
Repair Cost
Estimate
Removal
Cost
Estimate
Pipe insulation (remaining stubs in sleeves) Elect. shop 103 (S.W. corner) 2 lf TSI Friable 1 O&M; Remove at renovation or demolition 7 No damage $1,500
Hard ceiling plaster Paint shops 105, 106, 107, and closet 214 770 sf SURFACING Non-friable 1 O&M; Remove at renovation or demolition 7 No damage $8,500
Glue pods for non-ACM 12” ceiling tiles (above 2x4 lay-in ceiling tile) 2nd floor offices 212 and 212A 384 sf MISC Non-friable 1
O&M; Remove at renovation or
7 No damage $4,000
Building 13
Asbestos Assessments and Cost Estimates
November 2018
Asbestos Material Locations Quantity
AHERA
Category Friability
AHERA
Assessment Recommendation Removal Priority
Repair Cost
Estimate
Removal
Cost
Estimate
Pipe insulation Tunnel under driveway to Building
90 lf TSI Friable 2
Restrict access to tunnel with proper
PPE; O&M until removal at renovation or demolition
6 No damage $11,000
Skim coating on concrete walls Basement Room B-107 320 sf SURFACING Non-friable 2 O&M; Remove at renovation or
6 No damage $4,800
Building 19
Asbestos Assessments and Cost Estimates
November 2018
Asbestos Material Locations Quantity
AHERA
Category Friability
AHERA
Assessment Recommendation Removal Priority
Repair Cost
Estimate
Removal
Cost
Estimate
Window Glazing/Putty Windows 4 windows MISC Non-friable 1 O&M; Remove at renovation or
7 No damage $800
Building 20
Asbestos Assessments and Cost Estimates
November 2018
Asbestos Material Locations Quantity
AHERA
Category Friability
AHERA
Assessment Recommendation Removal Priority
Repair Cost
Estimate
Removal
Cost
Estimate
Window caulking Windows 10 windows MISC Non-friable 1 O&M; Remove at renovation or
7 No damage $1,800
Building 25
Asbestos Assessments and Cost Estimates
November 2018
Asbestos Material Locations Quantity
AHERA
Category Friability
AHERA
Assessment Recommendation Removal Priority
Repair Cost
Estimate
Removal
Cost
Estimate
Window caulking Windows 1 window MISC Non-friable 1 O&M; Remove at renovation or
7 No damage $500
Building 26
Asbestos Assessments and Cost Estimates
November 2018
Asbestos Material Locations Quantity
AHERA
Category Friability
AHERA
Assessment Recommendation Removal Priority
Repair Cost
Estimate
Removal
Cost
Estimate
Window caulking Windows 2 windows MISC Non-friable 1 O&M; Remove at renovation or
7 No damage $600
APPENDIX C
PHOTOGRAPHS OF NEWLY IDENTIFIED ASBESTOS MATERIALS
BUILDING 1
Photo 1 Pipe insulation debris in crawl space on loose soil
Photo 2
Photo 3
Photo 4
Photo 5 Ebony cement lab table tops and shelves in Dental Lab D1-
Photo 6 9” tan floor tile in Canteen storage room D1-15
Photo 7 9” green floor tile in conference room closet D1-36
BUILDING 4
Photo 8 Pipe insulation in basement storage rooms
BUILDING 5
Photo 9 Transite cement sheets above furnace in basement storage room B1
BUILDING 6
Photo 10 Pipe insulation in basement storage room 001
BUILDING 7
Photo 11 Linoleum sheet flooring in kitchen/break room
BUILDING 13
Photo 12 Steam pipe insulation in tunnel from basement to
Building 11 under driveway
APPENDIX D
ASBESTOS LABORATORY REPORTS
Approved by:
Approved Signatory Balu Krishnan
Report for:
Mr. Brett Brumbaugh, REPA Castle Hill Associates PO Box 283 Waterville, OH 43566
Regarding: Project: Cheyenne VAMC - Cheyenne, WY; Asbestos Reinspection
EML ID: 2038295
All samples were received in acceptable condition unless noted in the Report Comments portion in the body of the report. The results relate only to the items tested. The results include an inherent uncertainty of measurement associated with estimating percentages by polarized light microscopy. Measurement uncertainty data for sample results with >1% asbestos concentration can be provided when requested.
EMLab P&K ("the Company") shall have no liability to the client or the client's customer with respect to decisions or recommendations made, actions taken or courses of conduct implemented by either the client or the client's customer as a result of or based upon the Test Results. In no event shall the Company be liable to the client with respect to the Test Results except for the Company's own willful misconduct or gross negligence nor shall the Company be liable for incidental or consequential damages or lost profits or revenues to the fullest extent such liability may be disclaimed by law, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages, lost profits or lost revenues. In no event shall the Company's liability with respect to the Test Results exceed the amount paid to the Company by the client therefor.
Dates of Analysis:
Asbestos PLM: 11-12-2018
Service SOPs: Asbestos PLM (EPA 40CFR App E to Sub E of Part 763 & EPA METHOD 600/R-93-116, SOP EM-AS-S-1267)
EMLab ID: 2038295, Page 1 of 4EMLab P&K, LLC
EMLab P&K 3000 Lincoln Drive East, Suite A, Marlton, NJ 08053
(866) 871-1984 Fax (856) 334-1040 www.emlab.com Client: Castle Hill Associates C/O: Mr. Brett Brumbaugh, REPA Re: Cheyenne VAMC - Cheyenne, WY; Asbestos Reinspection
Date of Sampling: 11-06-2018 Date of Receipt: 11-07-2018 Date of Report: 11-12-2018
ASBESTOS PLM REPORT
Total Samples Submitted: 9 Total Samples Analyzed: 9
Total Samples with Layer Asbestos Content > 1%: 7
Location: 1, Roofing Felt Lab ID-Version‡: 9619113-1
Sample Layers Asbestos Content Black Roofing Felt ND
Composite Non-Asbestos Content: 50% Cellulose Sample Composite Homogeneity: Good
Location: 2, Floor Tile & Mastic Lab ID-Version‡: 9619114-1
Sample Layers Asbestos Content Tan Floor Tile ND
Brown/Black Felt Padding ND Yellow Mastic ND
Composite Non-Asbestos Content: 70% Cellulose Sample Composite Homogeneity: Good
Location: 3, Floor Tile Lab ID-Version‡: 9619115-1
Sample Layers Asbestos Content Green Floor Tile 4% Chrysotile
Black Mastic ND Composite Non-Asbestos Content: 2% Cellulose Sample Composite Homogeneity: Good
EMLab ID: 2038295, Page 2 of 4EMLab P&K, LLC
The test report shall not be reproduced except in full, without written approval of the laboratory. The report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by any agency of the federal government. EMLab P&K reserves the right to dispose of all samples after a period of thirty (30) days, according to all state and federal guidelines, unless otherwise specified.
Inhomogeneous samples are separated into homogeneous subsamples and analyzed individually. ND means no fibers were detected. When detected, the minimum detection and reporting limit is less than 1% unless point counting is performed. Floor tile samples may contain large amounts of interference material and it is recommended that the sample be analyzed by gravimetric point count analysis to lower the detection limit and to aid in asbestos identification.
‡ A "Version" indicated by -"x" after the Lab ID# with a value greater than 1 indicates a sample with amended data. The revision number is reflected by the value of "x".
(866) 871-1984 Fax (856) 334-1040 www.emlab.com Client: Castle Hill Associates C/O: Mr. Brett Brumbaugh, REPA Re: Cheyenne VAMC - Cheyenne, WY; Asbestos Reinspection
Date of Sampling: 11-06-2018 Date of Receipt: 11-07-2018 Date of Report: 11-12-2018
ASBESTOS PLM REPORT
Location: 4, Floor Tile Lab ID-Version‡: 9619116-1
Sample Layers Asbestos Content Cream Floor Tile 6% Chrysotile
Black Mastic ND Sample Composite Homogeneity: Good
Location: C3, Debris in Crawl Lab ID-Version‡: 9619117-1
Sample Layers Asbestos Content White Insulation 45% Chrysotile
Peach Rock & Stick ND Composite Non-Asbestos Content: 25% Cellulose
20% Mineral Wool Sample Composite Homogeneity: Good
Location: C4, Debris in Crawl Lab ID-Version‡: 9619118-1
Sample Layers Asbestos Content Off-White Fibrous Material 40% Chrysotile
Composite Non-Asbestos Content: 50% Mineral Wool 2% Cellulose
Sample Composite Homogeneity: Good
EMLab ID: 2038295, Page 3 of 4EMLab P&K, LLC
The test report shall not be reproduced except in full, without written approval of the laboratory. The report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by any agency of the federal government. EMLab P&K reserves the right to dispose of all samples after a period of thirty (30) days, according to all state and federal guidelines, unless otherwise specified.
Inhomogeneous samples are separated into homogeneous subsamples and analyzed individually. ND means no fibers were detected. When detected, the minimum detection and reporting limit is less than 1% unless point counting is performed. Floor tile samples may contain large amounts of interference material and it is recommended that the sample be analyzed by gravimetric point count analysis to lower the detection limit and to aid in asbestos identification.
‡ A "Version" indicated by -"x" after the Lab ID# with a value greater than 1 indicates a sample with amended data. The revision number is
(866) 871-1984 Fax (856) 334-1040 www.emlab.com Client: Castle Hill Associates C/O: Mr. Brett Brumbaugh, REPA Re: Cheyenne VAMC - Cheyenne, WY; Asbestos Reinspection
Date of Sampling: 11-06-2018 Date of Receipt: 11-07-2018 Date of Report: 11-12-2018
ASBESTOS PLM REPORT
Location: C6, Debris in Crawl Lab ID-Version‡: 9619119-1
Sample Layers Asbestos Content Beige Wrap Insulation 30% Chrysotile
Composite Non-Asbestos Content: 5% Cellulose Sample Composite Homogeneity: Good
Location: C7, Debris in Crawl Lab ID-Version‡: 9619120-1
Sample Layers Asbestos Content Off-White Fibrous Material 45% Chrysotile
Composite Non-Asbestos Content: 40% Mineral Wool 2% Cellulose
Sample Composite Homogeneity: Good
Location: C8, Debris in Crawl Lab ID-Version‡: 9619121-1
Sample Layers Asbestos Content White Insulation 40% Chrysotile
Composite Non-Asbestos Content: 50% Mineral Wool 3% Cellulose
Sample Composite Homogeneity: Good
EMLab ID: 2038295, Page 4 of 4EMLab P&K, LLC
The test report shall not be reproduced except in full, without written approval of the laboratory. The report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by any agency of the federal government. EMLab P&K reserves the right to dispose of all samples after a period of thirty (30) days, according to all state and federal guidelines, unless otherwise specified.
Inhomogeneous samples are separated into homogeneous subsamples and analyzed individually. ND means no fibers were detected. When detected, the minimum detection and reporting limit is less than 1% unless point counting is performed. Floor tile samples may contain large amounts of interference material and it is recommended that the sample be analyzed by gravimetric point count analysis to lower the detection limit and to aid in asbestos identification.
‡ A "Version" indicated by -"x" after the Lab ID# with a value greater than 1 indicates a sample with amended data. The revision number is
Approved by:
Technical Manager Noah Lazarte
Report for:
Mr. Brett Brumbaugh, REPA Castle Hill Associates PO Box 283 Waterville, OH 43566
Regarding: Project: Cheyenne VAMC- Cheyenne, WY; Asbestos Reinspection
EML ID: 2041579
All samples were received in acceptable condition unless noted in the Report Comments portion in the body of the report. Due to the nature of the analyses performed, field blank correction of results is not applied. The results relate only to the items tested.
EMLab P&K ("the Company") shall have no liability to the client or the client's customer with respect to decisions or recommendations made, actions taken or courses of conduct implemented by either the client or the client's customer as a result of or based upon the Test Results. In no event shall the Company be liable to the client with respect to the Test Results except for the Company's own willful misconduct or gross negligence nor shall the Company be liable for incidental or consequential damages or lost profits or revenues to the fullest extent such liability may be disclaimed by law, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages, lost profits or lost revenues. In no event shall the Company's liability with respect to the Test Results exceed the amount paid to the Company by the client therefor.
Dates of Analysis:
Asbestos-CARB 435: 11-16-2018
Service SOPs: Asbestos-CARB 435 (EM-AS-S-1265)
EMLab ID: 2041579, Page 1 of 2EMLab P&K, LLC
4955 Yarrow Street , Arvada, CO 80002
(800) 651-4802 Fax (623) 780-7695 www.emlab.com Client: Castle Hill Associates C/O: Mr. Brett Brumbaugh, REPA Re: Cheyenne VAMC- Cheyenne, WY; Asbestos Reinspection
Date of Sampling: 11-05-2018 Date of Receipt: 11-12-2018 Date of Report: 11-21-2018
ASBESTOS POINT COUNT REPORT: CARB METHOD 435
Location: C1 Bldg 1 Crawl Space Soil
Total Points Counted: 0
Lab ID-Version‡: 9636442-1
Sample Layers Asbestos Type Asbestos Points Counted
Asbestos Concentration (%)
Gray Soil - - ND Layer Totals: - -
Comments:No asbestos was detected and no points were counted.
Location: C2 Bldg 1 Crawl Space Soil
Total Points Counted: 400
Lab ID-Version‡: 9636443-1
Sample Layers Asbestos Type Asbestos Points Counted
Asbestos Concentration (%)
Gray Soil Chrysotile 0 < 0.25 Layer Totals: 0 NA
Comments:Asbestos was detected, but no points counted.
Location: C5 Bldg 1 Crawl Space Soil
Total Points Counted: 0
Lab ID-Version‡: 9636444-1
Sample Layers Asbestos Type Asbestos Points Counted
Asbestos Concentration (%)
Gray Soil - - ND Layer Totals: - -
Comments:No asbestos was detected and no points were counted.
EMLab ID: 2041579, Page 2 of 2EMLab P&K, LLC
The analytical sensitivity is 1 asbestos point. The limit of detection is 1 asbestos point divided by the total number of points counted and multiplied by 100.
The results relate only to the items tested. Interpretation is left to the company and/or persons who conducted the field work. The test report shall not be reproduced except in full, without written approval of the laboratory. The report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by any agency of the federal government.
All samples were received in acceptable condition unless otherwise noted. EMLab P&K reserves the right to dispose of all samples after a period of thirty (30) days, according to all state and federal guidelines, unless otherwise specified.
‡ A "Version" indicated by -"x" after the Lab ID# with a value greater than 1 indicates a sample with amended data. The revision number is
APPENDIX E
INSPECTOR AND LAB CERTIFICATIONS
New Record
Asbestos Building Inspector Refresher
Toledo
Course LocationTraining Manager
10/24/19
Expiration Date
10/24/18
Examination Date
10/24/18
Date(s) of Course
74633
XXX-XX-6789
Certificate This is to certify
33150 Lakeland Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44095 www.TSItraining.com ir
, OH
has attended and successfully completed the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act mandatory course for the Asbestos Building Inspector Refresher and has passed an examination in that course with a minimum score of 70% or better. Training was in accordance with 40 CFR Part 763 (AHERA). The above student received the requisite training for asbestos accreditation under Title II of the Toxic Substances Control Act and State of Indiana requirements under 326 IAC 18-2 and Chapter 3745-22 Ohio Administrative Code.
18 TSI
Brett Brumbaugh
Course Certificate No.
New Record
Asbestos Management Planner Refresher
Toledo
Course LocationTraining Manager
10/24/19
Expiration Date
10/24/18
Examination Date
10/24/18
Date(s) of Course
74646
XXX-XX-6789
Certificate This is to certify
33150 Lakeland Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44095 www.TSItraining.com mpr
, OH
has attended and successfully completed the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act mandatory course for the Asbestos Management Planner Refresher and has passed an examination in that course with a minimum score of 70% or better. Training was in accordance with 40 CFR Part 763 (AHERA). The above student received the requisite training for asbestos accreditation under Title II of the Toxic Substances Control Act and State of Indiana requirements under 326 IAC 18-2 and Chapter 3745-22 Ohio Administrative Code.
18 TSI
Brett Brumbaugh
Course Certificate No.
APPENDIX F
LAB CERTIFICATIONS
United States Department of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Certificate of Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2005
NVLAP LAB CODE: 500053-0
EMLab P&K, LLC Arvada, CO is accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program for specific services, listed on the Scope of Accreditation, for:
Asbestos Fiber Analysis
2018-07-01 through 2019-06-30 Effective Dates For the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
This laboratory is accredited in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005.
This accreditation demonstrates technical competence for a defined scope and the operation of a laboratory quality management system (refer to joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communique dated January 2009).
National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2005
For the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
Effective 2018-07-01 through 2019-06-30
EMLab P&K, LLC 4955 Yarrow Street Arvada, CO 80002
Mr. Dan Shelby Phone: 623-298-1015 Fax: 623-445-6217
Email: dshelby@emlabpk.com http://www.emlabpk.com
ASBESTOS FIBER ANALYSIS NVLAP LAB CODE 500053-0
Bulk Asbestos Analysis
Code Description 18/A01 EPA -- 40 CFR Appendix E to Subpart E of Part 763, Interim Method of the Determination of
Asbestos in Bulk Insulation Samples
18/A03 EPA 600/R-93/116: Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials
APPENDIX G
ASBESTOS LOCATIONS & SAMPLE LOCATION DRAWINGS
APPENDIX H
PHOTOGRAPHS OF SAMPLE LOCATIONS
Sample 1 Asphalt tar paper under former slate roofing shingles in attic
No asbestos detected
Sample 2 9” tan vinyl floor tile, mastic, and tar paper on floor of mechanical room D2-38
No asbestos detected in any layer
Sample 3
9” green vinyl floor tile and mastic in storage closet D1-36
Tile = 4% Asbestos
Mastic, No asbestos detected
Sample 4 9” tan vinyl floor tile and mastic in food storage room D1-15
Tile = 6% Asbestos
Mastic, No asbestos detected
Sample C1 Loose soil in crawl space 1-A
Sample C2
Loose soil in crawl space 1
<0.25% Asbestos
Sample C3
Pipe insulation debris on dirt floor of crawl space in
45% chrysotile asbestos
Sample C4
30% chrysotile asbestos
Sample C5 Loose soil in crawl space 1-B
Sample C6
Building 1-B
30% chrysotile asbestos
Sample C7
Pipe insulation debris on electrical cable tray in crawl space in Building 1-B
45% chrysotile asbestos
Sample C8
40% chrysotile asbestos
APPENDIX I
O&M PLAN
(OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE)
CHEYENNE VA MEDICAL CENTER
ASBESTOS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
FY2018
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
US DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
CHEYENNE VA MEDICAL CENTER
2360 EAST PERSHING BLVD.
CHEYENNE, WY 82001
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
PREPARED BY:
CASTLE HILL ASSOCIATES, LLC
218-A MECHANIC ST.
WATERVILLE, OH 43566
Cheyenne VA Medical Center November 28, 2018
Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Regulatory History of Asbestos Bans
2.0 Purpose
2.1 Scope and Objectives
3.0 Roles and Responsibilities
4.0 Communication
4.1 Communication with Patients, Visitors, and Employees
4.2 Outside Contractor Communication
4.3 Employee Communication
4.4 Notification to Agencies
4.4.1 Notification Requirements
4.5 Warning Signs and Labels
4.5.1 Warning Signs
4.5.2 Warning Labels
5.0 Locations of ACM/ACBM
6.0 Training
6.1 Asbestos Program Manager and Industrial Hygienist
6.2 Maintenance Staff (working with ACM/ACBM)
6.3 Other Building Employees
6.4 Abatement Contractors
7.0 Worker Protection
7.1 Program Administrator
7.2 Recordkeeping
7.3 Medical Surveillance
7.3.1 Who Should Receive Medical Surveillance
7.3.2 Frequency of the Medical Examination
7.3.3 Information Building Management Will Provide to Physician
7.3.4 Content of Examination
7.4 Respiratory Protection Program
7.5 Protective Clothing
8.0 Emergency Response
8.1 Minor Fiber Release Episode
8.1.1 Procedures for control
8.2 Major Fiber Release Episode
8.2.1 Procedures for Control
9.0 Procedures for Planned Activities
9.1 Routine Maintenance in Which Disturbance to ACM/ACBM is Unlikely
9.2 Routine Maintenance in Which Disturbance to ACM/ACBM is Likely
9.3 Quality Assurance
9.4 Routine Cleaning
9.5 Ceiling Tiles
10.0 Equipment and Materials
10.1 Equipment
10.2 Materials
11.0 ACM/ACBM Disposal Procedures
11.1 General Disposal Procedures
12.0 Periodic Surveillance
12.1 Physical Inspection
12.2 Area Air Monitoring
13.0 Periodic Evaluation to O&M Plan
14.0 Recordkeeping
14.1 General Provisions
14.2 Building Managements’ Employee Files
14.3 Operations and Maintenance Activities Files
Attachment A: References
Attachment B: Contacts
1.0 Introduction
Asbestos is a common building material used in the United States from the early 1900’s to present.
Asbestos is completely safe when maintained in “good” condition, but becomes a potential hazard if the microscopic fibers are released into the air. This occurs when the material containing the asbestos becomes damaged and is friable-meaning when it is dry, it can be crumbled in your hand. If the dust containing the asbestos fibers is inhaled, these fibers can become trapped within the body and may eventually lead to asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer. If ingested, it may lead to many other types of cancer.
1.1 Regulatory History of Asbestos Bans
• In 1973, EPA banned spray-applied surfacing asbestos-containing material for fireproofing/insulating purposes. See National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) at 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M.
• In 1975, EPA banned installation of asbestos pipe insulation and asbestos block insulation on facility components, such as boilers and hot water tanks, if the materials are either pre-formed (molded) and friable or wet-applied and friable after drying. See National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) at 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M.
• In 1978, EPA banned spray-applied surfacing materials for purposes not already banned.
See National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) at 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M.
• In 1977, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) banned the use of asbestos in artificial fireplace embers and wall patching compounds. (16 CFR Part 1305 and 16 CFR 1304).
• In 1989, the EPA issued a final rule under Section 6 of Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) banning most asbestos-containing products. However, in 1991, this rule was vacated and remanded by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. As a result, most of the original ban on the manufacture, importation, processing, or distribution in commerce for the majority of the asbestos-containing products originally covered in the 1989 final rule was overturned. See 40 CFR 763 Subpart I.
2.0 Purpose
The purpose of the Asbestos Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan is to address the existing Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM)/Asbestos Containing Building Materials (ACBM) within the Cheyenne VA Medical Center facility and how to prevent/minimize the potential for asbestos fiber exposure to building occupants, visitors, residents, employees, etc. This plan will identify procedures to maintain any existing ACM/ACBM in ‘good’ condition until all ACM/ACBM is ultimately abated. This plan will include the updated details of routine surveys and inspections and the procedures for handling ACM/ACBM that may become ‘damaged’ or ‘significantly damaged’.
The following definitions are the different conditions for all ACM/ACBM and how to identify what condition the ACM/ACBM is in:
1. Good: <1% overall damage and any damage does not appear to be a significant hazard.
2. Damaged: <10% localized damage or <25% total damage throughout homogeneous area.
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3. Significantly Damaged: >10% localized damage or >25% total damage throughout homogeneous area.
Anytime a condition other than ‘good’ is identified, it shall be reported to the Asbestos Program Manager immediately.
The following OSHA asbestos regulations are applicable and must be followed where appropriate:
1. 29 CFR 1910.1001 General Industry:
a. Employees must not be exposed to asbestos fibers at or above the permissible exposure level (PEL) as per 29 CFR 1910.1001(c).
b. Employees must be notified of ACM/ACBM in the area as per 29 CFR 1910.1001(j).
c. If exposure limit reaches the PEL, proper procedures must be followed as per 29CFR 1910.1001(e) and (f).
d. If entry into this area is required, then 29 CFR 1910.1001(g), (h), (i), and (l) must be followed.
2. 29 CFR 1926.1101 Construction:
a. Pertains to construction projects, repair operations, etc. as defined in 29 CFR 1910.12(b). Also includes housekeeping during and right after construction.
b. There are different procedures according to the class of asbestos work as defined in 29 CFR 1926.1101 ‘ASBESTOS’; Class I, II, III, and IV which must be followed. See below.
c. If work is class I, II, or III, then the area must be regulated as per 29 CFR 1926.1101(e).
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