Augusta_Savage_Arts_&_Community_Center_Asbestos_Plan.pdf

CES EPA Asbestos Abatement Work Plan and Procedures for the Removal of Asbestos-Containing Ceiling Panels and Window Glazing within the Cafeteria Main Room of the Augusta Savage Arts and Community Center in Green Cove Springs, Florida

Cross Environmental Services, Inc. (CES) 39646 Fig Avenue Zephyrhills, FL 33540, 813-783-1688

July 9, 2025

Table of Contents

Abatement Work Plan Part #1 General

1.2 Description of Work---------------------------------------------------------------- Page 3

1.3 Special Description of Work- CES Scope of Work per--------------------- Pages 3-6

1.3 Terminology -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pages 7-9

1.4 Applicable Documents ------------------------------------------------------------ Page 10

1.5 Submittals and Notices ------------------------------------------------------------ Page 11

1.6 Personal Protective Equipment- PPE ------------------------------------------ Page 11

1.6.8 Work Procedures ----------------------------------------------------------------- Page 12-13

1.7 Equipment Removal Procedures ----------------------------------------------- Page 14

Abatement Work Plan Part #2 – 2.1 Materials and Equipment ------------- Page 15

2.1 Tools and Equipment -------------------------------------------------------------- Page 16

Abatement Work Plan Part #3 – 3.1 Preparation ------------------------------- Page 17-18

3.1.2 Decontamination Enclosure Systems --------------------------------------- Page 19-23

3.1 Asbestos Removal ----------------------------------------------------------------- Page 22 3.3-3.4 Not Used

3.5 Cleanup ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 23

3.6 Initial Air Clearance Testing ----------------------------------------------------- Page 24

3.6.1 Reoccupancy Clearance- Objects and Systems -------------------------- Page 24

3.6.1 Reestablishment of Objects and Systems -------------------------------- Page 25

3.6.2 Disposal of ACM and ACW ---------------------------------------------------- Page 25 Air Monitoring and Analysis Review ---------------------------------------------- Page 26-27 Equipment and Supplies Illustrations- PPE Statement ---------------------- Page 28-29 Plan Submittal Sign-Off for CES ---------------------------------------------------- Page 30

Appendix A NESHAP’s Notification per Section 1.5.8 and 2.4.1 (F) Appendix B Staff Organization Chart per Section 2.4.1 (B) Appendix C Certification of each worker on site per Section 2.4.1 (C) Appendix D SDS of Equipment being used per Section 2.4.1 (D) Appendix E Class III Landfill Certification per Section 2.4.1 (E) Appendix F Florida State License and Insurance per Section 2.4.1 (J) Appendix G OSHA Classes of Asbestos- Class I, Class II, Class III, Class IV

The asbestos plan for the CES Scope of Work seen in this section follows:

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE-The purpose of this specification is to minimize asbestos exposure to the public students, visitors, and staff, during removal of ceiling panels and window glazing that contain asbestos.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.2.1.1 Asbestos Abatement of ceiling panels and window glazing within the cafeteria under this plan shall be abated in accordance with EPA standards. Care shall be taken to ensure all critical barriers are properly sealed to prevent dust and debris created from asbestos abatement activities from exiting the containment.

CES will establish a temporary negative differential work area with critical barriers over entry doors/openings that will be taped and covered with 6-mil polyethylene plastic tarps throughout the contained area. Using wet methods, HEPA vacuums and HEPA filtered negative air machines (Air Filtration Units (AFU). An enclosed 3-stage decontamination facility will be located adjacent and connected to the regulated area. OSHA danger demarcation signs required by OSHA CFR 1926.1101 (k) (7) shall be placed at the entry point of each containment.

1.2.1.2 After the work area is contained with 6-mil polyethylene sheeting, sufficient negative air machines will be positioned so that a negative pressure of -0.02 inches of water column is read on a manometer measuring internal vs. external pressure difference. Portable water will be available on site and will be the water source for all asbestos abatement operations including decontamination and asbestos wetting. Remove the ceiling panels and window glazing using manual means and wet methods. Do not use abrasive blasting or dry method to remove the ceiling panels. Ceiling panels and window glazing will be double bagged with 6-mil polyethylene bags. The bags will then be removed through a 3-staged load out and to be placed into an enclosed dumpster and transported to Angelos Landfill, a Class III landfill, and their information is provided on page 6.

1.3 SPECIAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK- Ceiling Panels

Potable water will be available on site and will be the water source for all asbestos abatement operations including decontamination and asbestos wetting.

Wetting will continue during the work including asbestos debris that may be generated. The debris will be picked up and bagged in double 6 mil labeled asbestos bags.

These items will be disposed of as asbestos waste.

The means and methods described here are standard asbestos removal methods. The paragraphs below apply to these tasks for the removal process.

Utilize personal protective clothing, such as the “Tyvek” or like suits, gloves, and a respirator for this work and all the asbestos work at this site- ½ mask APR with P-100 filters. With the glove bag work ½ mask APR respirators with P-100 filters will be used. Some may wish to wear P-100 filters with OV cartridges in combination. Some may choose to use a PAPR with P-100 filters.

These respirators are seen later in this document. All respiratory protection must be NIOSH approved.

During isolation, preparation, removal activities, and final cleaning of all Work Areas containing asbestos materials, all personnel must wear half-face, High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtered respirator protection, at a minimum. All Personnel shall wear disposable coveralls (Tyvek type) during removal and cleaning activities.

1. For all asbestos work at this facility- Isolate the area where the ACM is located. Place Asbestos Danger barrier tape across the doorways and/or around the area where the ACM is located on the critical barriers at entrances to the work site and on the face of the decontamination chamber entrance or entrances. Any doorways near the asbestos-worksite shall be covered with critical barriers and a copy of the sign below.

Use Danger Asbestos signs to mark the regulated area or areas as seen below. In certain areas a pre-barrier to the decontamination unit may be placed using ZipWall® Poles to make a pre-barrier with a Construction Area- Keep Out sign, but the sign as seen below, or a similar format must be on the decon unit as well as on critical barriers seen by the public or passers-by.

Ensure all HVAC building ventilation units that might service the area of abatement are located, shut off and tagged out. Ensure that all utilities including systems under asbestos abatement are shut off bled down to normal atmospheric pressure when and where required and locked and tagged out. All electrical service to the asbestos abatement equipment such as HEPA (99.97% to

0.3 microns) vacuums are to be connected via GFCI units or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters or GFCI protected electrical systems. All equipment shall be inspected before use and all grounding and wiring systems shall be safely in compliance as per the National Electrical Code (NEC). Make sure the only power and utilities at the site are under the control of CES and no stray building connections are possible for the equipment it will be using that require electrical power.

THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR OR ITS AGENTS MUST MANAGE ALL LOTO BEFORE CES STARTS

AND MAKE CERTAIN ALL MEP ARE SECURE BEFORE CES STARTS. THIS MUST BE VERIFIED BY THE

GENERAL CONTRACTOR BEFORE CES STARTS ANY ABATEMENT.

3. For all CES asbestos work at this site- Don the proper respirator and perform a “negative” and “positive” pressure test. If you are unable to obtain a successful pressure test on the respirator, see your supervisor. DO NOT PROCEED WITH ACM WORK WITHOUT A PROPER RESPIRATOR FIT CHECK. (P-100 ½ face APR NIOSH APPROVED.) PAPR RESPIRATORY

PROTECTION MAYBE USED BUT P-100 FILTERS MUST BE USED.

4. Determine the area where the ACM is to be removed and the controls and materials needed to conduct the abatement and install all required containments and decontamination units. Install all decon systems and post all signs. All must be in proper PPE for the work per OSHA Class II work.

5. Waste handling for all asbestos wastes generated from CES work. Place the first disposal bag into another 6-mil asbestos waste bag and seal tightly. This bag must be marked as an ASBESTOS DISPOSAL BAG with the proper Danger and warning labels as seen below or equal.

http://www.lemproductsinc.com/how-we-work/stock-products/safety-signs/osha-asbestos-signs/

All asbestos waste bags must be sealed well to prevent spillage or leaks and prior to load out and placement in asbestos signed and secured dumpsters prior to manifested transport to a proper state permitted landfill. Above is a typical label for asbestos waste containers such as bags or packages.

Landfill information: Angelo’s Recycled Materials 39699 Enterprise Road Dade City, Pasco County, Florida 33525 352-567-7676

This Area Left Blank Intentionally

1.3 TERMINOLOGY

1.3.1 Building Owner- The responsible department, place manager, property manager or school or its authorized representative.

1.3.2 Authorized Visitor- The building owner, and any representative of a regulatory or other agency having jurisdiction over the project.

1.3.3 Abatement-Procedures to control fiber release from asbestos-containing building materials.

1.3.4 Removal-All herein specified procedures necessary to remove certain asbestos containing materials from the designated areas and to dispose of these materials at an acceptable site. No removal of asbestos will completely remove asbestos-containing materials to zero.

1.3.7 Air Monitoring- The process of measuring the fiber content of a specific volume of air in a stated period.

1.3.8 HEPA Vacuum Equipment- Vacuuming equipment with a HEPA filter system.

1.3.9 HEPA Filter- A high efficiency particulate absolute (HEPA) filter capable of trapping and retaining 99.97 percent of particles (asbestos fibers) greater than 0.3 micrometers in mass median aerodynamic equivalent diameter.

1.3.10 Surfactant- A chemical wetting agent added to water to improve penetration.

1.3.11 Amended Water- Water to which a surfactant has been added.

1.3.12 Airlock- A system for permitting ingress and egress with minimum air movement between a contaminated area and an uncontaminated area.

1.3.13 Curtained doorway- A device to allow ingress or egress from one room to another while permitting minimal air movement between the rooms, typically constructed by placing two overlapping sheets of plastic over an existing or temporarily framed doorway, securing each along the top of the doorway, securing the vertical edge of one sheet along one vertical side of the doorway, and securing the vertical side of the doorway.

1.3.14 Decontamination Enclosure System- A series of connected rooms, with curtain doorways between any two adjacent rooms, for the decontamination of workers and of materials and equipment a decontamination enclosure system always contains at least one airlock.

1.3 TERMINOLOGY (Continued)

1.3.15 Worker Decontamination Enclosure System- That portion of a decontamination (decon) enclosure system designed for controlled passage of workers, and other personnel and authorized visitors, typically consisting of a clean room, a shower room, and an equipment room.

1.3.16 Equipment Decontamination Enclosure- That portion of a decontamination enclosure system designed for controlled transfer of materials and equipment, typically, consisting of a washroom and a holding area.

1.3.17 Clean Room- An uncontaminated area or room which is a part of the worker decontamination enclosure with provisions for storage of workers' street clothes and protective equipment

1.3.18 Shower Room- A room between the clean room and the equipment room in the worker decontamination enclosure with hot and cold or warm running water and suitable arranged for complete showering during decontamination. The shower room comprised an airlock between contaminated clothing and equipment. In certain situations, a HEPA vacuum may be used for decontamination but usually for gross abatement operations a shower is required.

1.3.20 Washroom- A room between the work area and the holding area in the equipment decontamination enclosure system the washroom may be an area where bags and equipment are cleaned prior to removal from the work area. Bags are usually cleaned here and sometimes the shower substitutes for this area. A clean bag would be used to immediately cover and seal the bag that was just processed through the washroom or shower.

1.3.21 Holding Area- A chamber in the equipment decontamination enclosure located between the washroom and an uncontaminated area. The holding area comprises an airlock or larger space.

1.3.22 Fixed Object- A unit of equipment or furniture in the work area which cannot be removed from the work area and must be protected with critical barriers, a critical barrier is a double plastic seal to prevent the migration of asbestos debris and fibers to a fixed or other object or outside the containment area. HVAC and windows and doors often get sealed with critical barriers.

1.3.25 Wet Cleaning- The process of eliminating asbestos contamination from building surfaces and objects by using cloths, mops, or other cleaning tools which have been dampened with water, and by afterwards disposing of these cleaning tools as asbestos contaminated waste.

1.3 TERMINOLOGY (Continued)

1.3.26 Negative Air Pressure Equipment- A portable local exhaust system equipped with HEPA filtration and capable of maintaining a constant, low velocity air flow into contaminated areas from adjacent uncontaminated areas. HEPA is 99.97% to 0.3 microns filters.

1.3.27 Plasticize- To cover floors and walls with plastic sheeting as herein specified.

1.3.28 Work Area- Designated rooms, spaces, or areas of the project in which asbestos abatement actions are to be undertaken or which may become contaminated because of such abatement actions. A contained work area is a work area which has been sealed, plasticized, and equipped with a decontamination enclosure system. A non-contained work area is an isolated or controlled-access work area which has not been plasticized nor equipped with decontamination enclosure system, such as an area outside a building where certain asbestos abatement work will occur.

1.3.29 Glovebag Technique- A method with limited applications for removing amounts of friable and non-friable asbestos-containing material from piping runs, valves, joints, elbows, and other non-planar surfaces in a contained work area. The glovebag assembly is a manufactured or fabricated device consisting of a glovebag (typically constructed 6 mil transparent regulate plastic), two inward projecting long sleeve rubber gloves, one inward projecting water wand sleeve, an internal tool pouch, and an attached, labeled receptacle for asbestos waste. The glovebag is constructed and installed in such a manner that it surrounds the object or area to be decontaminated and contains all asbestos fibers released during the removal process. All workers who are permitted to use the glovebag technique must have completed a certification course such as Asbestos Worker Training as per the EPA MAP or Model Accreditation Program or by state requirements and licenses.

1.3.30 Air Sampling Professional-The professional contracted or employed to supervise air monitoring and analysis schemes. This individual is also responsible for recognition of technical deficiencies in worker protection equipment and procedures during both planning and on-site phases of an abatement project. This individual should have specialized experience and training in air sampling for asbestos and complete the "NIOSH 582 Course". The final clearance samples for this project will be conducted by a third-party air monitoring and/or consulting firm.

1.4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS (References)-The current issue of each document shall govern.

Where conflict among requirements or with these specifications exists, the more stringent requirements shall apply.

1.4.1 Regulations- Comply with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

1.4.1.2 Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1910.1001, and Section 1926.1101.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), US Department of Labor

1.4.1.3 Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 61, Subparts A and B, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

1.4.1.4 All State, Institution, County, and City codes and ordinances as applicable.

Note the work at this site is tied to and follows the 29 CFR 1926.1101 Asbestos in Construction Standard Class II work. If there is a conflict this is the standard in force with NIOSH approved TC-23 ½ face or mask respiratory protection APR type P-100 filters for Class II Asbestos Work unless a worker requests a P-100 full-face PAPR or it is required by his or her medical monitoring program Licensed Health Care Professional- LHCP to use a PAPR with P-100 filters.

1.5 SUBMITTALS AND NOTICES

1.5.1 Prior to Commencement of Work

1.5.1.1 CES shall make notifications to the regulatory authorities as necessary but at least 10 working days prior to commencement of work when required to do so. In this case to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection FDEP 10 Day NESHAPs Notice and other permits as required such as demolition permit or permits. A copy of the completed 10-day notification will be provided.

1.5.1.2 Local notice of the proposed abatement work to local representatives not fewer than ten working (10) days before work commences on the project.

1.5.1.3 Post signs in and around the work area to comply with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.1001(g)(1) and 29 CFR 1926.1101 as needed to notice asbestos abatement operations.

1.5.1.4 Building owner and the asbestos abatement must agree in writing on building and fixture condition prior to commencement of work but in this case since the building is scheduled for demolition after asbestos abatement, fixture and building condition and conditions are not a problem, however it is expected that the owner and/or the owner’s representative(s) will in advance of the start of work by CES make notice of other hazards than asbestos at the site that may be a factor for site safety and health and the environment. CES assumes that the owner and the owner’s representatives have identified any other hazardous structural or other chemical, biological hazards that may be present at the site or near the site. CES requests this information for purposes of employee protection and protection of others near the site. After work begins and the containments are up it will be next to impossible to consider other hazards that were or are unknown and may require additional work and change orders to deal with the new considerations.

1.5.1.5 Manufacturer's certification that vacuums, negative air pressure equipment, and other local exhaust ventilation equipment conform to ANSI 29.2-79 or equal certification when and where applicable. All CES vacuums and AFD units meet third party certification as per the manufacturer(s).

1.6 PERSONNEL PROTECTION

1.6.1 Prior to commencement of work, the workers shall be instructed, and shall be knowledgeable; in emergency evacuation and evacuation procedures to be followed in the event of compressor failure shall be included in worker training prior to commencement of work. This is for Type C equipment operations only. However, emergency evacuation of all personnel from the site shall be discussed at the initial safety meeting and each day before work begins- ALL EMERGENCY EXIT ROUTES SHALL BE KEPT OPEN, CLEAR, CLEAN AND FREE OF

DEBRIS. AND THIS INCLUDES THE DECONTAMINATION MEANS OF EGRESS TOO.

1.6.2 All respiratory protection shall be provided to workers in conjunction with a respiratory protection program which shall meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134(b) (1-11). This program shall be posted at the work site.

1.6.3 Provide workers with personally issued and marked respiratory equipment approved by The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

1.6.4 Respiratory protection shall be worn by all persons potentially exposed to asbestos from the initiation of the asbestos demolition project until all areas have been given clearance.

Clearance shall be obtained by visual inspection and air monitoring.

1.6.4.1 All asbestos abatement workers entering the Work Area after commencement of asbestos removal shall wear proper NISOH approved respiratory protection as needed. PAPR or Type C respirators shall be required until gross asbestos removal has been completed and PAPR or ½ mask shall be worn until the areas have passed clearance tests depending on personnel air sampling or other means that can validate that the levels of respiratory protection are enough.

CES USES THE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1926.1101 Class II Work Provision by Work Class APR ½ FACE. APR FULL FACE OR PAPR FULL FACE ALL WITH P-100

FILTERS AKA HEPA EFFICIENCY BY DOP OR EQUAL 99.97% EFFICIENT TO 0.3 MICRONS.

GLOVEBAG OPERATIONS CAN USE THE APR ½ FACE.

1.6.4.2 Compressed air systems providing Grade D for Type C air systems shall be designed to provide air volumes and pressures to accommodate respirator manufacturer's specifications.

The compressed air systems shall have a receiver of adequate capacity to allow escape of all respirator wearers from contaminated area in the event of compressor failure. Compressors must meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134(d). Compressors must have an in-line carbon monoxide monitor, and periodic inspection of the carbon monoxide monitor must be evidenced. Documentation of adequacy of compressed air system/respiratory protection system must be retained on site. This documentation will include a list of compatible components with the maximum number and type of respirators that may be used with the system. Periodic testing of compressed air shall insure that systems provide air of enough quality. NO GRADE D SYSTEM AIR WILL BE USED AT THIS SITE NOR IS IT REQUIRED.

1.6 PERSONNEL PROTECTION (Continued)

1.6.4.3 The minimum type of respiratory protection to be used for protection from asbestos during work in areas other than 1.6.4.1 is the ½ Face or mask APR respirator with P-100 or HEPA filters. (PAPRs may be used with P-100 filters)

1.6.4.4 Provide authorized visitors with suitable respirators and respiratory training whenever they are required to enter the work area if they have documented asbestos training and medical monitoring documenting for asbestos work and operations. If not, they cannot enter the containment or regulated area.

1.6.5 Provide workers with enough sets of protective full body clothing. Such clothing shall consist of full body coveralls and headgear. Provide eye protection and hard hats as required by applicable safety regulations. Disposable type protection clothing, headgear, and footwear may be provided.

1.6.6 Provide authorized visitors with suitable protective clothing, headgear, eye protection and footwear, as described in Section 1.6.4.4 whenever they are required to enter the work area, to a minimum of 4 sets per shift. All authorized visitors shall produce all credentials including training and medical monitoring as per OSHA and EPA for asbestos containment entry and inspection. Each enters at their own risk and with the understanding that asbestos and other materials inside may be DANGEROUS and may be carcinogenic upon limited or longer exposure and there may be other work and operations hazards.

1.6.7 Provide and post, in the Equipment Room and the Clean Room, the decontamination and work procedures to be followed by workers, as described in Section 1.6.8 of these specifications.

1.6.8 Worker Protection Procedures

1.6.8.1 Each worker and authorized visitor shall, upon entering the job sites: remove street clothes in the clean changed room and put on a respirator and clean protective clothing before entering the Equipment Room or Work Area.

1.6.8.2 All workers and authorized visitors shall, each time they leave the Work Area: remove gross contamination from clothing before leaving the Work Area; proceed to the Equipment Room (aka dirty room) and remove all clothing except respirators; still wearing respirator proceed naked to the showers; clean the outside of the respirator with soap and water while showering; remove the respirator; thoroughly shampoo and wash themselves.

1.6.8 Worker Protection Procedures (Continued)

1.6.8.3 Following showering and drying off, each worker and authorized visitor shall proceed directly to the clean change room and dress in clean clothes at the end of each day's work, or before eating, smoking, or drinking. Before reentering the Work Area from the clean changed room, each worker and authorized visitor shall put on a clean respirator and shall dress in clean protective clothing and other PPE as required for the work at hand.

1.6.8.4 Contaminated work footwear shall be stored in the Equipment Room when not in use in the Work Area. Upon completion of asbestos abatement, dispose of footwear as contaminated waste, if the footwear cannot be cleaned for reuse.

1.6.8.5 Workers removing waste containers from the Equipment Decontamination Enclosure shall enter the Holding Area from outside wearing a respirator and dressed in clean disposable coveralls. No worker shall use this system to leave or enter the Washroom or the Work Area.

1.6.8.6 Workers shall not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum or tobacco apply cosmetics or use cell phones or like electronic devices while in the Work Area.

1.7 EQUIPMENT REMOVAL PROCEDURES

1.7.1 Clean surfaces of contaminated containers and equipment thoroughly by wet sponging or wiping before moving such items into the Equipment Decontamination Enclosure System Washroom for final cleaning and removal to uncontaminated areas. Ensure that personnel do not leave the Work Area through the Equipment Decontamination Enclosure.

PART 2-MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Deliver all materials in the original packages, containers, or bundles bearing the name of the manufacturer and the brand name.

2.1.1.2 Store all materials subject to damage off the ground away from wet or damp surfaces, and under cover sufficient to prevent damage or contamination.

2.1.1.3 Damaged or deteriorating materials shall not be used and shall be removed from the premises and properly disposed of.

2.1.2 Plastic (polyethylene) sheet, of 4 mil thickness or greater as specified, in sized to minimize the frequency of joints.

2.1.3 Tape- capable of sealing joints of adjacent sheets of plastic sheets and for attachment of plastic sheet to finished or unfinished surfaces of dissimilar materials and capable of adhering under both dry and wet conditions, including use of amended water.

2.1.4 Surfactant (wetting agent)- shall consist of 50 percent polyoxyethylene ether and 50 percent of polyoxyethylene polyglycol ester, or equivalent, and shall be mixed with water to provide a concentration of one once surfactant to 5 gallons of water or as directed by manufacturer. If these chemicals are not on site, then dishwashing detergent is a substitute surfactant. Depending on conditions- plain water is sometimes used as the wetting agent.

2.1.5 Impermeable containers- suitable to receive and retain any asbestos-containing or contaminated materials until disposal at an acceptable disposal site. (The containers shall be labeled in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)). Containers must be both air and watertight.

2.1.6 Warning labels and signs- as required by OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1926.1101(k) (7) (iii).

2.2 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

2.2.1 Provide suitable tools for asbestos abatement. This will vary by task and operation. See the end of this document for examples of certain tools and equipment, pictures, and descriptions.

2.2.1.1 Negative air pressure equipment- High efficiency particulate absolute (HEPA) filtration systems shall be equipped with filtration equipment in compliance with ANSI 29.2-79, local exhaust ventilation. No air movement system or air filtering equipment shall discharge unfiltered air outside the Work Area.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

3.1.1 Work Areas:

3.1.1.1 shut down electric power when necessary and lockout tag out. This is usually the owner’s duty and responsibility. Provide temporary power and lighting and ensure safe installation of temporary power sources and equipment per applicable electrical code requirements. IN ALL CASES OF UTILITY SHUT DOWN, LOCATES OR TERMINATION OR

DISCONNECTS- THE OWNER OR HIS OR HER AGENT SHALL DIRECT CES ON THE MANAGEMENT

OF UTILITIES FOR SAFETY. CES WILL NOT TERMINATE OR DICONNECT UTILITES WITHOUT THE

WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE OWNER OR HIS OR HER REPRESENTATIVE. CES EXPECTS THAT ALL

UTILITES PROVIDED TO CES FOR USE WILL MEET OR EXCEED ALL SAFETY CODES FOR USE AND

OPERATION. LOCATES FOR UITLITES FOR PROJECTS SHALL BE COMMUNICATED TO CES IN

ADVANCE AND MARKED FOR SAFETY. CES WILL NOT NOTIFY 811 OR OTHER LOCATING

AGENCIES- THIS IS THE OWNERS OR HIS OR HER AGENTS DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITY.

3.1.1.2 Shut down and isolate heating, cooling, and ventilating air systems to prevent contamination and fiber dispersal to other areas of the structure. During the work, vents within the Work Area shall be sealed with tape and plastic sheeting as needed. LOTO OR LOCK OUT

TAG OUT IS TO BE PERFORMED BY THE OWNER OR HIS OR HER AGENT NOT CES.

3.1.1.3 Pre-clean movable objects within the proposed work areas using HEPA vacuum equipment and/or wet cleaning methods as appropriate and remove such objects from work areas to a temporary location. When scheduled to be removed, carpeting shall be disposed of as contaminated material.

3.1.1.4 Pre-clean fixed objects within the proposed work areas, using HEPA vacuum equipment and/or wet cleaning methods as appropriate, and enclose within minimum 4 mil plastic sheeting sealed with tape.

3.1.1.5 Clean the proposed work areas using HEPA vacuum equipment or wet cleaning methods as appropriate. Do not use methods that raise dust, such as dry sweeping or vacuuming with equipment not equipped with HEPA filters.

3.1.1.6 Seal off all openings, including but not limited to windows, corridors, doorways, skylights, ducts, grills, diffusers, and any other penetrations of the work areas, with plastic sheeting (minimum of 4 mils thick, most use 6 mil polyethylene sheeting) sealed with tape.

3.1 PREPARATION (Continued)

Doorways and corridors which will not be used for passage during work must be sealed with barriers as described in 3.1.2.4.

3.1.1.7 Cover floor and wall surfaces with plastic sheeting sealed with tape. Use a minimum of one layer of 6 mil plastic on floors and one layer of 4 mil plastic on walls. Cover floors first so that plastic extends at least 12 inches up on walls, then cover walls with plastic sheeting to the floor level, thus overlapping the floor material by a minimum of 12 inches.

3.1.1.8 Provide airlocks at entrances to and exits from the work areas. (Decon units 3 stage)

3.1.1.9 Remove and clean ceiling mounted objects, such as lights and other items not previously sealed off, that interfere with asbestos abatement. Use handheld water spraying or HEPA vacuum equipment during fixture removal to reduce fiber dispersal. See paragraph for work by other trades. Other trades are not permitted in asbestos work areas.

3.1.1.10 Maintain emergency and fire exits from the work areas, or establish alternative exits satisfactory to fire officials.

3.1.1.11 After preparation of work areas and decontamination enclosure systems, remove wetted ceiling (panels and tiles) when these are required to be removed within the work areas progressively and carefully, clean using HEPA vacuum equipment and properly wet ceiling panels and tiles and pack in double 6 mil minimum thickness plastic sheeting or bags and dispose of as asbestos containing or contaminated waste,

3.1.1.12 Where suspended ceiling suspension systems, such as T-grids, must be removed to expose and make work areas accessible, clean T-grid using wet methods, disconnect grid from hangers, wrap cleaned grid members in 4 mil. minimum thickness plastic and store as directed by building owner or dispose of T-grid members as contaminated asbestos waste as per 3.1.1.10.

3.1.1.13 Where removal of suspended ceiling grid suspension systems is not required for work area accessibility, leave the grid system in place and, upon completion of the abatement work, clean the grid system as specified in 3.5.

3.1.1.14 After preparation of work areas and decontamination enclosure systems, remove plaster ceilings, including lath, furring channel system (grid), wire ties, clips, screws, and other accessory items and dispose of as contaminated waste. Spray ceiling debris and the immediate work area with amended water to reduce dust as the work progresses.

3.1.2 Decontamination Enclosure Systems:

3.1.2.1.1 Build suitable framing as described herein and approved by the architect at shop drawing submittal stage. Portable prefab units, if utilized, must be submitted for review and approval by the architect before start of construction. Submittal shall include, but not be limited to, a floor plan layout complying with schematic layout bound herein, showing dimensions, materials, sizes, thickness, plumbing, and electrical outlets, etc.

3.1.2.1.2 In all cases access between contaminated and uncontaminated rooms or areas shall be through an airlock as described in Section 1.3. In all cases access between any two rooms within the decontamination enclosure systems shall be through a curtained doorway.

3.1.2.2 Worker Decontamination Enclosure: Construct a worker decontamination enclosure system contiguous to the work area consisting of three totally enclosed chambers to conform to standard drawings bound herein as follows.

3.1.2.2.1 An Equipment Room with two curtained doorways, one to the work area and one to the shower rooms.

3.1.2.2.2 A Shower Room with two curtained doorways, one to the equipment room and one to the clean room. The Shower Room shall contain at least one shower with hot and cold or warm water. Careful attention shall be paid to the shower enclosure to ensure against leaking of any kind. Always ensure a supply of soap and disposable towels in the shower room.

3.1.2.2.3 A Clean Room with one curtained doorway into the shower and one entrance or exit to non-contaminated areas of the building. The Clean Room shall have enough space for storage of the worker's street clothes, towels, and other non-contaminated items. Joint use of this space for other functions, such as offices, storage of equipment, materials, or tools, shall be prohibited. Keep the clean room clean.

3.1.2.3 Equipment Decontamination Enclosure: Provide or construct an Equipment Decontamination Enclosure system consisting of two totally enclosed chambers as follows:

3.1.2.3.1 A Washroom, constituting an airlock, with a curtained doorway to a designated staging area of the Work Area and a curtained doorway to the holding area.

3.1.2.3.1 A Holding Area, constituting an airlock, with a curtained doorway to the Washroom and a curtained doorway to an uncontaminated area.

3.1.2 Decontamination Enclosure Systems (Continued)

3.1.2.4 Separation of work areas from occupied areas.

3.1.2.4.1 Separate parts of the building required to remain in use from parts of the building that will undergo asbestos abatement by means of airtight barriers, constructed as follows:

3.1.2.4.1 Build suitable wood or metal framing and apply 3/8" minimum thickness sheathing on work side only unless noted otherwise. PORTABLE DECON UNITS MAY BE USED HERE SUCH A

D-CON™ POP UP UNIT OR ALUMINUM SHOWER UNITS.

3.1.2.4.1.2 Cover both sides of partition with double layer of plastic sheet with joints staggered and sealed with tape. Edges of partition at floor, walls, and ceiling shall be caulked airtight when and where required.

3.1.2.5 Maintenance of Enclosure Systems When Used

3.1.2.5.1 Ensure that barriers and plastic linings are effectively sealed and taped. Repair damaged barriers and remedy defects immediately upon discovery.

3.1.2.5.2 Visually inspect enclosures at the beginning of each work period.

3.1.2.5.3 Use smoke methods to test effectiveness of barriers when directed by architect/engineer.

3.1.2.6 Asbestos abatement work shall not commence until:

3.1.2.6.1 Arrangements have been made for disposal of waste at an acceptable site.

3.1.2.6.2 Work Areas and decontaminated enclosure systems and parts of the building required to remain in use are effectively segregated.

3.1.2.6.3 Tools, equipment, and material waste receptors are on hand.

3.1.2.6.4 Arrangements have been made for building security.

3.1.2.6.5 All other preparatory steps have been taken and applicable notices posted and permits obtained.

3.1.2 Decontamination Enclosure Systems: (Continued)

3.1.2.6.6 All worker training has been completed and documentation is on site.

3.1.2.6.7 Abatement work will not begin until the owner’s representative or regulatory authority has authorized work to commence.

3.2 ASBESTOS REMOVAL

3.2.1 Prepare Site (see Section 3.1) and Section 1.3 Construct Containments and Establish Negative Pressure and Install Decon Units, Asbestos Danger Signs Check Critical Barriers.

3.2.2 Spray asbestos-containing material with amended water, using spray equipment capable of providing a "mist" application to reduce the release of fibers. Saturate the material sufficiently to wet it to the substrate without causing excess dripping. Spray the asbestos material repeatedly during work process to maintain wet condition and to minimum asbestos fiber dispersion.

3.2.3 In order to maintain indoor asbestos concentrations at a minimum, the saturated asbestos must be removed in manageable sections. Material shall not be allowed to dry out. Material drop shall not exceed 15 feet. For heights up to 50 feet provide inclined chutes or scaffolding to intercept drop. For heights exceeding 50 feet provide enclosed dust-proof chutes.

3.2.4 Seal filled containers. Place asbestos labels on containers in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1926.1101(k) (7) if not already preprinted on containers. Clean external surfaces of containers thoroughly by wet sponging in the designated area. Move containers to the washroom, wet clean each container thoroughly, and move to holding area pending removal to uncontaminated areas. Ensure that containers are removed from the holding area by workers who have entered from uncontaminated areas dressed in clean coveralls. Ensure that workers do not enter from uncontaminated areas into the washroom or the work area; ensure that contaminated workers do not exit the work area through the Equipment Decontamination Enclosure System.

3.2.5 After completion of cutting and removing ducts, all surfaces from which asbestos has been removed shall be wet brushed and sponged or cleaned by an equivalent method to remove all visible material.

3.2.6 After substrate is dry and is visibly free of asbestos materials and before plastic sheeting is removed, the plastic sheeting and substrate shall be wiped down.

3.2.7 clean up shall be in accordance with Section 3.5. (3.3 and 3.4 not used)

3.2.8 If at any time during the removal air testing or visual inspections indicate contamination of areas outside the work area, immediate steps shall be taken by the contractor to decontaminate these areas. Unprotected individuals shall be prohibited from entering contaminated areas until air sampling and visual inspections certify decontamination.

3.5 CLEANUP

Remove visible accumulations of asbestos material and debris. Wet clean all surfaces within the work area.

Remove the cleaned outer layer of plastic from walls and floors. The windows, doors, and HVAC vents shall remain sealed, and any HEPA filtration negative air pressure systems and decontamination enclosure systems shall remain in service.

After cleaning the work area, wait at least 8 hours to allow for the settlement of dust, and again wet clean or clean with HEPA vacuum equipment all surfaces in the work area. After completion of the second cleaning operation, perform a complete visual inspection of the work area to ensure that the work area is free of contamination.

Sealed drums or bags and all equipment used in the work area shall be included in the cleanup and shall be removed from work areas, via the Equipment Decontamination Enclosure at an appropriate time in the cleaning sequence.

If the building owner or his representative finds visible accumulations of dust in the work area, the contractor shall repeat the wet cleaning until the work area is in compliance, at the contractor's expense.

3.6 Initial Clearance Testing

Upon notice from contractor that work areas and all other contaminated and cleaned areas area ready for initial clearance testing, the licensed third-party air testing firm shall inspect and test for the Standard of Cleaning for Initial Clearance of 0.01 or less fibers/cc of air. Air monitoring volumes shall be enough to provide a detection limit of 0.01 or less fibers/cc of air as per NIOSH, EPA, and OSHA and other requirements. IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND IN CERTAIN OTHER STATES, TERRITORIES AND DISTRICTS CLEARANCE TESTING IS COMPLETED BY A THIRD-PARTY. IN FLORIDA, A DBPR STATE LICENSED ASBESTOS CONSULTANT OR HIS OR HER AGENT NOT CES WILL CONDUCT ANY REQUIRED AIR TESTING. CES MAY BE REQUIRED TO HIRE THIS COMPANY AS PER CONTRACT, BUT IT IS THIS LICENSED FIRM WHO CONDUCTS THIS TESTING AND INSPECTION IF REQUIRED BY A CONTRACT OR CONTRACTS FOR THIS WORK. IT MAY OR MAY NOT BE IN THE CES PROPOSAL, IF NOT OTHERS CONTRACT FOR THESE AIR TESTING SERVICES. AS PER THE CES SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS SITE CES WILL NOT BE PROVIDING AIR TESTING AND

ANALYSIS SERVICES.

Air monitoring and clearance for this project will be conducted by GLE Associates.

Areas which do not comply with the Standard for Cleaning for Initial Clearance shall continue to be cleaned by and at the contractor's expense until the specified Standard of Cleaning is achieved as evidenced by results of air testing as previously specified.

Upon successful compliance with the Standard of Cleaning for Initial Clearance, mandatory respiratory protection for workers engaged in finishing work or other work in the work area may be waived at the discretion of the contractor if all air sample levels are below 0.01 f/cc or 0.01 s/cc. After initial clearance, the final layer of plastic may be removed by workers with proper respiratory protection. Keep controls in place as per 3.1.1.6 if a reoccupancy clearance is required as per the next paragraph. If not the 0.01 f/cc will be the final air test.

3.6.1 Reoccupancy Clearance and Objects and Systems

At the request of the asbestos abatement supervisor, the contractor and the third-party air monitoring firm (GLE) will perform a reoccupancy visual inspection of the work area. Evidence of asbestos contamination identified during the inspection will necessitate further cleaning as heretofore specified. When the work area passes the reoccupancy inspection, controls established in 3.1.1.6 will be removed. Additional air monitoring shall be performed by the third-party air monitoring firm as a part of their occupancy clearance inspection a final clearance level of 0.01 structures /cc or 0.10 fibers/cc of air or less shall be obtained before reoccupancy. For certain projects, the clearance will be 70s/mm2 as per AHERA. THIS CLEARANCE

MAY BE REQUIED UNDER CERTAIN CONTRACT CONDTIONS.

3.6.1 RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF OBJECTS AND SYSTEMS

When cleanup is complete return systems and the facility to conditions as per the contract documents or scope of work. Relocate objects moved to temporary locations in the course of the work to their proper positions when required by the contract or scope of work.

HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems should be placed back in proper working order by the general contractor not CES. These tasks should be made in concert with building officials and the owner and/or the owner’s representative and with the owner’s final approval and sign-off.

THE OWNER OR HIS OR HER DESIGNATED AGENT SHALL BE THE ONE TO REMOVE LOTO OR

LIKE SYSTEMS CES IS NOT TASKED WITH THIS WORK.

This section does not apply to a building that will soon be under demolition. But temporary building systems must be still protected.

3.6.2 DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS AND ASBESTOS-CONTAMINATED

WASTE

As the work progresses and to prevent exceeding available storage capacity on site, remove sealed and labeled containers of asbestos waste and dispose of such containers at an authorized FLDEP permitted disposal site in accordance with the requirements of disposal authority or the authority having jurisdiction. Submit documentation regarding disposal to building owner.

Sealed plastic bags must be dumped in the burial site unless the bags have been broken or damaged and these bags must be repaired prior to final disposal. Workers handling waste materials shall wear appropriate protective clothing and respirators per 29 CFR 1926.1101.

All wastewater shall be filtered and disposed of in a manner acceptable with the FDEP or equal agency and NESHAPs.

AIR MONITORING AND ANALYSIS- REVIEW

The contractor and the third-party air monitoring firm (GLE) are responsible for air monitoring and visual inspections of the Shower Area, Clean Room, adjacent air locks and any areas surrounding the work area that may become contaminated by asbestos debris. The third-party air monitoring firm (GLE) shall also be responsible for clearance testing. Results of the final clearance testing shall be submitted to the facility owner and the contractor with the request that the area be released if the samples meet or are better than the clearance requirements.

The third-party air monitoring firm (GLE) is responsible for conducted air monitoring of building and ambient air adjacent to control areas where building occupants or the public may be exposed to asbestos. This would include air monitoring of the abatement departments negative air pressure equipment's exhaust- WHEN THIS SPECIFIC TESTING IS REQUIRED. This testing and analysis is not in the CES Scope of Work for this project and others are tasked to contract for this work.

Should the work area fail to meet the standard criteria for clearance, the area shall be recleaned and tests conducted until clearance has been achieved.

Documentation of air sampling must include as a minimum: Calculations of minimum sample volume to achieve necessary detection limits; sampling times; sampling locations (with appropriate diagrams); evidence of periodic inspection of sampling equipment; documentation of pre and post calibration of equipment; detailed description of work conditions; description of worker protective devices; and a description of any atypical environmental conditions.

Documentation of sample analysis must include as a minimum: Sample identification; total sample duration; sample flow rate; total air volume; total fibers counted (with work sheets);

total fields counted; blank filter analysis; reticle field area; and fiber concentration in fibers per cubic centimeter. Analytical results must include calculation of detection limits as given in Appendix G of Environmental Protection Agency Publications EPA 560/55-83-002, March 1983, Guidance for Controlling Friable Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings:

DL = (10 fibers/100 fields/V) (FA/MFA) (1 liter/1000 cm3)

Where: DL= detection limit in fibers/cubic centimeter

V= Volume of air sampled in liters

FA= effective collecting area of the filter in square millimeters (typically 385 mm2 for 25 mm filters)

MFA= microscopic field area in square millimeters (typically 0.00785 mm2) Per PCM NIOSH 7400 Analytical Method.

Air monitoring schemes and inspections shall be conducted under the supervision of a third-party air monitoring firm and the contractor. All must be knowledgeable and responsible for Evaluation of Worker Protection Equipment and Procedures.

Air sampling analysis must be performed by individuals trained in the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 582 course on Asbestos Air Sampling and Analysis.

Sample analysis shall be conducted by a non-biased laboratory proficient participant in the NIOSH Proficiency Analytical Testing Program (PAT) for Asbestos. An individual is a proficient participant in NIOSH PAT program if the individual is directly involved in submission of samples to NIOSH or is included in the quality control program for a proficient laboratory. State standards may be more stringent than federal, and whichever is the strictest shall apply.

Submitted by with the understanding the asbestos sample report provided to CES and other notifications of hazardous materials and substances are accurate and complete. CES uses asbestos and other hazardous materials documents provided by the owner or his or her agent or agents and this plan can be no more accurate than the documents provided. If there are other hazardous materials or substances CES needs to be aware of to safely conduct the work listed here please contact CES immediately and this is the same for any other physical, chemical or biological hazards CES needs to know of so its personnel can be protected, and other protective steps can be undertaken.

Elijah Brown

Elijah Brown Director, Safety and Health Cross Environmental Services, Inc.