2021 VAMC Asbestos Reinspection Report.pdf
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This is an Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Reinspection Report prepared by OHC Environmental Engineering, Inc. for the Bay Pines VA Medical Center (VAMC) located in Bay Pines, Florida. The report documents a baseline asbestos reinspection conducted during the weeks of May 28th and June 1st, 2021, in compliance with Veterans Health Administration requirements. The inspection covered various buildings constructed prior to 1988, reassessing previously identified asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM) for condition and potential future damage.
The report's key findings indicate that most previously identified asbestos-containing materials remain in good or fair condition, requiring no immediate action. The reinspection protocol involved evaluating materials based on accessibility, potential for erosion, and vibration risk, categorizing them into different physical assessment categories. Recommendations include continuing the existing Operations & Maintenance (O&M) procedures, conducting periodic 6-month surveillance and 3-year reinspections, updating the O&M program, providing annual employee awareness training, and addressing any poor material conditions during future renovation or demolition activities in accordance with NESHAPS regulations.
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ASBESTOS OPERATIONS
MAINTENANCE
RE-INSPECTION REPORT
Performed at:
Various Buildings
Bay Pines VAMC 1000 Bay Pines Blvd.
Bay Pines, FL 33744
Report Prepared For:
Ms. Claudia Boutot Veterans Health Administration
Bay Pines VAMC
Report Prepared By:
OHC Environmental Engineering, Inc.
101 South Hoover Blvd, Suite 101 Tampa, FL 33609
OHC Project #210108-AS
June 23, 2021
August 27, 2021
Ms. Claudia Boutot
Safety Manager
Bay Pines VAMC
Bay Pines, FL 33740
Re: Asbestos Operations & Maintenance
Reinspection Report
Bay Pines VAMC
OHC Project No. 210108-AS
Dear Ms. Boutot, OHC Environmental Engineering, Inc. (OHC) is pleased to present the report for the
Asbestos Operation & Maintenance Reinspection performed during the weeks of May 28th and June 1st of 2021. These services were conducted to comply with the Veterans Health
Administration baseline reinspection requirement. Please note that current material conditions are predominantly consistent with conditions noted in the September 2020 OHC asbestos operations & maintenance manual.
If we can be of further assistance or if you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at your convenience.
Sincerely, Report Prepared by:
Thomas Martinelli
Senior Industrial Hygienist
Operation & Maintenance 2021 Asbestos Reinspection Report
ASBESTOS REINSPECTION REPORT
OHC PROJECT NO. 210108-AS
CLIENT NAME: Biosphere International, Inc.
14230 Carlson Circle – Bldg. K Tampa, FL 33626
CLIENT CONTACT: Ronny King
PROJECT LOCATION: Bay Pines VAMC
Bay Pines, FL 34744
DATE OF SURVEY: May/June, 2021
CONSULTING FIRM: OHC Environmental Engineering, Inc.
101 South Hoover Blvd, Suite 101 Tampa, FL 33609
SURVEYOR: Thomas Martinelli
LICENSED CONSULTANT:
James F. Rizk, CIH
FLAC #IA0000022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 BASELINE ACBM REINSPECTION PROTOCOL
3.0 CONCLUSIONS
4.0 RECOMMENDATION/RESPONSE ACTION
5.0 LIMITATIONS & DOCUMENT CONTENT
APPENDIX A: Reinspection Tables
APPENDIX B: Campus Site Drawing
APPENDIX C: Consultant Credentials
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1.0 Introduction
OHC Environmental Engineering, Inc., (OHC), was contracted by Ms. Claudia Boutot of
Bay Pines VAMC to perform a Baseline Asbestos Reinspection. This inspection was conducted to comply with the Veterans Health Administration requirement to perform a reinspection once every six (6) months. The reinspection was performed at various buildings at the Bay Pines VAMC located at 1000 Bay Pine Blvd. in Bay Pines, FL. A representative from OHC and AHERA-accredited building inspector, Mr. Thomas
Martinelli, visited the school during the weeks of May 28th and June 1st of 2021, to perform these services.
OHC performed a similar reinspection in September of 2020. At that time, OHC used the previous Asbestos Operation and Maintenance Manual performed by Mabbett &
Associates Inc. dated November, 2009 as the guideline for our re-inspection. Only previously identified asbestos containing materials (ACBM) were inspected. Newly installed material, previously removed material or new construction is not included in the reinspection survey.
2.0 Baseline ACBM Reinspection Protocol
The VA baseline reinspection protocol requires each VAMC building constructed prior to
1988 to be surveyed for ACBM. These materials could be sampled or assumed to contain
Asbestos. The survey also included an assessment of the present condition of the material and potential for future damage. The physical assessment of the material is based on the existing physical condition of the ACBM. The potential for future damage is based on three categories:
a. Accessibility of the ACBM
b. Potential for erosion
c. Potential for vibration
ACBM Classification
After known and assumed ACBM was reassessed according to the above criteria, the
ACBM was given one of the following physical assessment categories and their associated conditions:
1. Damaged or Significantly Damaged Thermal System Insulation ACBM (Poor)
2. Damaged Friable Surfacing ACBM (Poor)
3. Significantly Damaged Friable Surfacing ACBM (Poor)
4. Damaged or Significantly Damaged Friable Miscellaneous ACBM (Poor)
5. ACBM with no damage but has Potential for Damage (Good/Fair)
6. ACBM with no damage but has Potential for Significant Damage (Good/Fair)
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7. Any Remaining ACBM or Friable Suspect ACBM
The baseline model also requires periodic surveillance of these materials once every 6 months and a 3-year reinspection which must be performed by an EPA accredited inspector.
This report satisfies both the 3-year reinspection for this VAMC. In addition to the 3-year reinspection, OHC also verified that all the baseline requirements were completed which include:
a. Annual awareness training of employees
b. Annual update of O&M plan
c. Annual Notification to employees, if required
d. Six months re-inspection
3.0 Conclusion:
This 6-month reinspection indicated that most material previously identified as ACBM is still in good or fair condition and no further action is required at this time. Any poor material conditions shall be assessed for removal in the future if renovation or demolition activities are scheduled in accordance with the NESHAPS regulations. The VAMC shall continue to comply with their obligation to maintain the O&M program as detailed above.
4.0 Recommendation/Response Action:
1.Continue O & M procedures previously outlined and update the O&M program with a copy of this report.
2. Continue conducting the 6-month periodic surveillance and 3-year reinspection.
3. Notify employees annually of any update in the O&M program, if required.
4. Continue with the annual awareness training of all custodial and maintenance staff in each building.
5.0 Limitations & Document Content
This six month Baseline Asbestos Reinspection is limited to the materials previously identified as asbestos-containing building material (ACBM) in the 2020 OHC reinspection report. That report was designed based on material identified in the 2009 Mabbett &
Associates O & M Manual. OHC warrants that the investigations and methodology reflect the prevailing standard of work practices in the environmental consulting field. If local knowledge indicates error, omissions, or inaccuracy, please notify the consultant. The knowledge of the consultant is based upon current information and research. This report has been prepared for the exclusive use by the Bay Pines VAMC.
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APPENDIX A:
REINSPECTION TABLES
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APPENDIX B:
CAMPUS SITE DRAWING
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APPENDIX C:
CONSULTANT CREDENTIALS
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