ATTACH09_WR-ALC SAFE-T-GRAM.PDF
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This document provides guidance for cleaning work areas at Robins Air Force Base to comply with OSHA regulations regarding lead, chromium VI, and cadmium dust. It designates several buildings and shop areas as "No Dry Sweeping" zones where dust free cleaning methods must be used due to potential exposure to heavy metal dust from industrial processes or previously contaminated parts and equipment. Approved dust free cleaning methods include HEPA-filtered vacuuming for gross contamination and wet cleaning methods such as wet wipes, mops, and electrostatic sweepers. Commercial floor scrubbers may also be used if they do not visibly cause dust to become airborne. Random inspections will be conducted by the base Safety Office to ensure compliance with this guidance. Personnel should contact their Wing Safety Office or UEC for waste disposal questions.
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WR-ALC
SAFE-T-GRAM
WR-ALC SAFE-T-GRAM
11-003
SUBJECT: Update 2 Guidance for Cleaning Work Areas
ISSUE DATE: 3 January 14
In accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025 (h)(2)(ii), 1910.1026(j)(2)(ii), and
1910.1027 (k)(5), industrial areas of any shop in buildings 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 , 50, 54, 59, 81, 82, 83, 89, 91, 110, 125, 137, 140, 142, 149, 150, 158, 165, 169, 180, 189, 255, 321, 323, 350, 635, 640, 645, 670, 2316, 20031, 20036, and 20180 that have processes that are potential sources of Lead, Chromium VI, and/or Cadmium dust, or that handles parts/equipment previously exposed to this dust, are designated No Dry Sweeping areas.
In addition, adjacent areas such as break rooms, shop floor offices, PSC’s, WSSCs, restrooms, and locker rooms that may potentially be contaminated from dust that has migrated from the industrial area are also designated No Dry Sweeping areas. Any abrasive operation (sanding, grinding, buffing, cutting, trimming, grit blasting, filing, hand sanding, etc.) that may generate Lead, Chromium VI, or Cadmium dust are also designated No Dry Sweeping areas.
Compressed air and dry sweeping may be used in building 59D, the grit blast booth in building 169, building 137 bay 3 & 4, and the two grit blast booths in building 142 as long as the ventilation system is in operation and the proper PPE is used while cleaning.
Dust free cleaning methods: For gross contamination use a HEPA-filtered vacuum.
Other dust free methods include wet methods such as wet wipes, mops, and electrostatic
“swiffer-type” sweepers and are approved for cleaning contaminated surfaces.
Commercial floor scrubbers that use wet methods and do not visibly cause dust to become airborne are also approved for large floor areas.
These procedures are not applicable in administrative areas that are located outside of the production floor areas.
The WR-ALC Safety Office will conduct random visits to these areas to ensure compliance with this guidance and to assist with any questions or concerns expressed.
Additional facilities may be identified through future swipe sampling and inspections.
For additional information, contact your Wing Safety Office @ 468-1708.
Direct waste disposal questions to your group UEC.
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