2. SECTION 13280 Asbestos Abatetement.pdf

FA3020-10-R-0041

Attachment 2

SECTION 13280

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

25 Jun 10

1. GENERAL

1.1. Contractor Information

1.1.1 The Contractor must be licensed as required by the federal and state regulations for the purpose of removal, encapsulation, enclosure, demolition and maintenance of structures or components covered by or composed of asbestos-containing materials. Sheppard Air Force Base requires that abatement contractors must be registered and licensed with the State of Texas and show proof of certification to perform asbestos abatement. The Contractor shall meet the requirements of the Texas Department of Health Asbestos Health Protection Rules.

1.1.2 The Contractor shall demonstrate prior experience on asbestos abatement projects of similar nature and scope through the submission of letters of reference including the name, address and telephone number of contact person (someone specifically familiar with the Contractor's work) for at least three (3) previous users of service. Include descriptions of projects, locations, and records of all air monitoring data that were generated during the project.

1.2 Submittals

1.2.1 Information - The Contractor shall submit a notarized statement, signed by an officer of the company, containing the following information:

A record of any citations issued by Federal, State or Local regulatory agencies relating to asbestos abatement activity. Include projects, dates, and resolutions.

A list of penalties incurred through non-compliance with asbestos abatement project specifications including liquidated damages, overruns in scheduled time limitations and resolutions.

Situations in which an asbestos related contract has been terminated including projects, dates and reasons for termination’s.

A listing of any asbestos-related legal proceedings/claims in which the Contractor or employees scheduled to participate in this project have participated or are currently involved. Include descriptions of role, issue and resolution to date.

1.2.2 Air Sampling Professional - The Government shall be responsible for Contracting the 3rd Party Independent Air Monitoring separate from the asbestos abatement project.

2.3 Contractor shall submit name of his/her Asbestos Project Manager - an individual qualified by virtue of experience and education responsible for overseeing the asbestos abatement project.

1.2.4 Should abatement projects involving greater than 160 linear feet of pipe insulation or 260 square feet of sprayed, trawled or otherwise applied material or covering or composing building structures or components, the Government shall send written notification in accordance with 40 CFR Part 61.146 of Subpart M, to the appropriate State or Federal air pollution control agency responsible for the enforcement of the National Emission Standard for Asbestos at least ten (10) days prior to the commencement of an on-site project activity. The Contractor is responsible for providing all necessary information to the Government for preparing the notification.

1.2.5 Submit proof satisfactory to the Contracting Officer that required permits, site location and arrangements for transport and disposal of asbestos containing waste materials have been made. Obtain and submit a copy of handling procedures and list of protective equipment utilized for asbestos disposal at the landfill, signed by the landfill Owner. Proof of payment of the required TNRCC disposal fee shall be submitted to the contracting officer. All disposal fees shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.2.6 Submit documentation satisfactory to the Contracting Officer that the Contractor's employees, including foremen, supervisors and any other company personnel or agents who may be exposed to airborne asbestos fibers or who may be responsible for any aspects of abatement activities, have received adequate training that includes, at a minimum, information in Part 4 Section 4.1 of this document.

1.2.7 Prior to commencement of work, inspect the premises wherein all abatement and abatement related activities will occur with government representatives and submit a statement signed by both, agreeing on building and fixture condition prior to the commencement of work.

1.2.8 When rental equipment is to be used in abatement areas or to transport asbestos contaminated waste, a written notification concerning intended use of the rental equipment must be provided to the rental agency with a copy submitted to the Government.

1.2.9 Document NIOSH approvals for all respiratory protective devices utilized on site.

Include manufacturer certification of HEPA filtration capabilities for all cartridges and filters.

(This may be obtained through the NIOSH "List of Certified Equipment", the manufacturer, or local OSHA office.)

1.2.10 NOT USED

1.2.11 Submit copies of all transport manifests, trip tickets and disposal receipts for all asbestos waste materials removed from the work area during the abatement process. Manifests shall be signed by the Base Environmental Engineer, 676-7521 before removing waste from the base.

1.2.12 Submit results of bulk material analysis and air sampling data collected during the course of the abatement including OSHA, compliance air monitoring results.

1.2.13 Submit results of materials testing conducted during the abatement for purposes of utilization during abatement activities (e.g. testing of encapsulant for depth of penetration, testing of substitute materials for adherence to encapsulated surfaces)

1.2.14 Submit proof of bonding to the contracting officer to ensure that potential environmental liabilities incurred will be the responsibility of the contractor.

1.2.15 Abatement methods and procedures to be utilized, including air monitoring, handling and disposing of waste materials, final decontamination and cleanup, and a sequence of work and performance schedule.

1.3 Scope of Work

1.3.1 This specification covers the abatement of asbestos containing materials from building structures, equipment and components listed in 1.3.2. It is the intent of the Contract Documents to show all of the work necessary to complete the project.

1.3.2 The specific scope of work requirements will be determined by each task order.

The work specified herein shall be the removal of Asbestos Containing Material, (ACM) and ACM components. The removal of the ACM will be by competent persons trained, knowledgeable and qualified in the techniques of abatement, handling and disposal of ACM, and the subsequent cleaning of contaminated areas, who comply with all applicable Federal, State and local regulations and are capable of and willing to perform the work of this Contract within the scheduled time frame. The work to be performed under this project consists of providing all of the labor, transportation, materials, equipment and waste disposal necessary to abate ACM.

1.4 Description of Work

1.4.1 The work specified herein shall be the removal of ACM by competent persons trained, knowledgeable and qualified in the techniques of abatement, handling and disposal of asbestos-containing and asbestos-contaminated materials and the subsequent cleaning of contaminated areas. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations and are capable of and willing to perform the work of this Contract. Certification by the State of Texas shall be a requirement of this contract.

1.4.2 The Contractor shall remove the asbestos as approved by the Texas Department of Health and EPA regulations.

1.4.3 The Contractor shall supply all labor, materials, services, insurance, permits and equipment necessary to carry out the work in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations and these specifications.

1.4.4 Should abatement projects involving greater than 160 linear feet of pipe insulation or 260 square feet of sprayed, trawled or otherwise applied material or covering or composing building structures or components, the Government shall send written notification in accordance with 40 CFR Part 61.146 of Subpart M, to the appropriate State or Federal air pollution control agency responsible for the enforcement of the National Emission Standard for Asbestos at least ten (10) days prior to the commencement of an on-site project activity. Notification of removal and the notification fee shall be a requirement and responsibility of the contractor. Provide the Contracting Officer with a copy of the notice.

1.4.5 Related work specified elsewhere. Air monitoring shall be a requirement of this contract. The Government shall be responsible for project air monitoring.

1.4.6 The abatement project shall be scheduled during normal business hours. The abatement project cannot restrict the normal daily functions which occur in Bldg 1200. The Contractor should schedule the project accordingly.

1.5 Applicable Standards and Guidelines

1.5.1 General requirements

1.5.1.1 All work under this contract shall be done in strict accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations, standards and codes governing asbestos abatement and any other trade work done in conjunction with the abatement.

1.5.1.2 The most recent edition of any relevant regulation, standard, document or code shall be in effect. Where conflict among the requirements or with these specifications exists the most stringent requirements shall be utilized.

1.5.1.3 Standards, regulations, codes and other applicable requirements:

1.5.1.3.1 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

- Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Section 1910.1001 - General Industry Standard For Asbestos.

- Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Section 1910.139 General Industry Standard For Respiratory Protection.

- Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Section 1926.1101 Construction Industry.

- Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Section 1910.2 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records.

- Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Section 1910.1200 Hazard Communication.

1.5.1.3.2 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61 Subparts A and M (Revised Subpart B) - National Emission Standard for Asbestos.

1.5.1.3.3 All Texas Department of Health, (TDH) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, (TCEQ) requirements pertaining to the removal of asbestos containing material, worker protection, and waste disposal requirements.

1.6 Site Security

1.6.1 The work area is to be restricted only to authorized, trained, and protected personnel.

These may include the Contractor's employees, employees of Subcontractors, Government employees and representatives, State and local inspectors and any other designated individuals.

1.6.2 Entry into the work area by unauthorized individuals shall be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer by the Contractor.

1.6.3 Contractor should have control of site security during abatement operations whenever possible, in order to protect work efforts and equipment.

1.7 Emergency Planning

1.7.1 Emergency planning shall be developed prior to abatement initiation and agreed to by the Contractor and Government.

1.7.2 Emergency planning shall include written notification of police, fire and emergency medical personnel of planned abatement activities, work schedule and layout of work area, particularly barriers that may affect response capabilities.

1.7.3 Emergency planning shall include considerations of fire, explosion, toxic atmospheres, electrical hazards, slips, trips and falls, confined spaces and heat related injury.

Written procedures shall be developed and employee training in procedures shall be provided.

1.7.4 For non-life-threatening situations - employees injured or otherwise incapacitated shall decontaminate following normal procedures with assistance from fellow workers if necessary, before exiting the workplace to obtain proper medical treatment.

1.7.5 For life-threatening injury or illness, worker decontamination shall take least priority after measures to stabilize the injured worker, remove him from the workplace and secure proper medical treatment.

1.7.6 Telephone numbers of all emergency response personnel shall be prominently posted along with the location of the nearest telephone.

PART 2 - Materials and Equipment

2.1 Materials

2.1.1 General (all abatement projects)

2.1.1.1 Deliver all materials in the original packages, containers or bundles bearing the name of the manufacturer and the brand name (where applicable).

2.1.1.2 Store all materials subject to damage off the ground, away from wet or damp surfaces and under cover sufficient enough to prevent damage or contamination. Replacement materials shall be stored outside of the work area until abatement is completed.

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

2.1.1.4 Polyethylene sheeting for walls and stationary objects shall be a minimum of 6-mil thick. For floors and all other uses, sheeting of at least 6-mil thickness shall be used in widths selected to minimize the frequency of joints.

2.1.1.5 Disposal bags shall be of 6 mil polyethylene, pre-printed with labels as required by EPA regulation 40 CFR 61.152 (b)(i)(iv) or OSHA requirement 29 CFR 1910.1001 (g)(2)(ii).

2.1.1.6 Disposal drums shall be metal or fiberboard with locking ring tops.

2.1.1.7 Stick-on labels as per EPA or OSHA requirements for disposal drums. Contact the Environmental office, 82 CES/CEV, (940) 676-5721 for specific labeling requirements, as per SAFB guidance.

2.1.1.8 Warning signs as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001 (g)(i)(ii) or as proposed in 29 CFR 190.1001 Asbestos Proposed Rule, Federal Register and Vol. 49, Tuesday April 10, 1984 (recommended).

2.1.1.9 Surfactant (wetting agent) shall be a 50/50 mixture of polyoxyethlylene ether and polyoxyethylene ester, or equivalent, mixed in a proportion of 1 fluid ounce to 5 gallons of water or as specified by manufacturer. (An equivalent surfactant shall be understood to mean a material with a surface tension of 29 dynes/cm as tested in its properly mixed concentration, using ASTM method D1331-56- "Surface and Interfacial Tension of Solutions of Surface Active Agents.") Where work area temperature may cause freezing of the amended water solution, the addition of ethylene glycol in amounts sufficient to prevent freezing is permitted.

2.2 Equipment

2.2.1 Full body disposable protective clothing, including head, body, foot coverings, and any other PPE must consist of material impenetrable by asbestos fibers (TyvekR or equivalent) shall be provided to all workers and authorized visitors in sizes adequate to accommodate movement without tearing.

2.2.2 Additional safety equipment (e.g. hard hats meeting the requirements of ANSI Standard Z89.1-1981, eye protection meeting the requirements of ANSI Standard Z87.1-1979, safety shoes meeting the requirements of ANSI Standard Z41.1-1967, disposable PVC gloves), as necessary, shall be provided to all workers and authorized visitors.

2.2.3 Non-skid footwear shall be provided to all abatement workers. Disposable clothing shall be adequately sealed to the footwear to prevent body contamination.

2.2.4 A sufficient supply of scaffolds, ladders, lifts and hand tools (e.g. scrapers, wire cutters, brushes, utility knives, wire saws, etc.) shall be provided as needed.

2.2.5 A sufficient supply of HEPA filtered vacuum systems shall be available during cleanup.

2.3 Substitutions

2.3.1 Approval Required:

2.3.1.1 The Contract is based on the materials, equipment and methods described in the Contract Documents.

2.3.1.2 The Government will consider proposals for substitutions of materials, equipment and methods only when such proposals are accompanied by full and complete technical data and all other information required by the Government to evaluate the proposed substitution.

2.3.1.3 Do not substitute materials, equipment or methods unless such substitution has been specifically approved for this work by the Government.

2.3.2 Availability of specified items:

2.3.2.1. Verify prior to bidding that all specified items will be available in time for installation during orderly and timely progress of the work.

2.3.2.2 In the event that specified items will not be so available, notify the Government prior to receipt of bids.

2.3.2.3 Costs of delays because of non-availability of specified items, when such delays could have been avoided by the Contractor, will be back-charged as necessary and shall not be borne by the Government.

Part 3 - Execution

3.1 Preparation

3.1.1 Post caution signs meeting the specifications of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001 (g)(1)(ii) at any location and approaches to a location where airborne concentrations of asbestos may exceed ambient background levels. Signs shall be posted at a distance sufficiently far enough away from the work area to permit an employee to read the sign and take the necessary protective measures to avoid exposure. Additional signs may need to be posted following construction of workplace enclosure barriers

3.1.2 Shut down and lock out electric power to all work areas. Provide temporary power and lighting. Insure safe installation (including ground faulting) of temporary power sources and equipment by compliance with all applicable electrical code requirements and OSHA requirements for temporary electrical system. Temporary electrical power supply, e.g.

generators will be at the Contractor’s expense.

3.1.3 Shut down and lock out all heating, cooling and air conditioning system (HVAC) components that are in, supply, or pass through the work area. Investigate the work area and agree on pre-abatement condition with Government representatives. Seal all intake and exhaust vents in the work area with tape and 6-mil polyethylene. Seal any seams in system components that pass through the work area. Remove all HVAC system filters and place in labeled 6-mil polyethylene bags for staging and eventual disposal as asbestos contaminated waste.

3.1.4 Pre-clean all movable objects within the work area using a HEPA filtered vacuum and/or wet cleaning methods as appropriate. After cleaning, these objects shall be removed from the work area and carefully stored in an uncontaminated location.

3.1.5 Pre-clean all fixed objects in the work area using HEPA filtered vacuums and/or wet cleaning methods as appropriate. Do not use any methods that would raise dust such as dry sweeping or vacuuming with equipment not equipped with HEPA filters. Do not disturb asbestos containing materials during the pre-cleaning phase.

3.1.6 Seal off the room where work takes place, all critical barriers and, to include, doorways, return air, supply air and make up air with 6 mil polyethylene sheeting and tape.

3.1.5 If air samples collected outside of the work area during abatement activities indicate airborne fiber concentrations greater than 0.01 f/cc or pre-measured background levels (whichever is lower) work shall immediately stop for inspection and repair of barriers. Cleanup of surfaces outside of the work area using HEPA vacuums or wet cleaning techniques may be necessary.

3.1.6 Clearly identify and maintain emergency and fire exits from the work area.

3.1.7 Procedures described in this specification are to be utilized at all times. If specified procedures cannot be utilized, a request must be made in writing to the Contracting Officer providing details of the problem encountered and recommended alternatives. Alternative procedures shall provide equivalent or greater protection than procedures that they replace. Any alternative procedure must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to implementation.

3.2 Personnel Protection Requirements

3.2.1 All personnel and workers shall be adequately trained and certified to remove and handle asbestos containing materials.

3.2.2 Respiratory Protection

3.2.2.1 Respiratory protection shall be provided to workers in accordance with all items in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, effective 8 Apr 98.

3.3.2.2 Respirators shall be selected that meet the following level of protection requirements:

Respirator Protection for Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite, and

Actinolite Fibers

Airborne Concentration of asbestos, tremolite, anthophyllite, actinolite, or a combination of these minerals Required respirator

Not in excess of 2 f/cc (10 X PEL) 1. Half mask air purifying respirator equipped with high-efficiency filters.

Not in excess of 10 f/cc (50 X PEL) 1. Full facepiece air purifying respirator equipped with high-efficiency filters.

Not in excess of 20 f/cc (100 X PEL) 1. Any powered air purifying respirator equipped with high-efficiency filters.

2. Any supplied air respirator operated in continuous flow mode.

Not in excess of 200 f/cc (1000 X PEL) 1. Full facepiece supplied air respirator operated in pressure demand mode.

Greater than 200 f/cc (> 1,000 X PEL) 1. Full facepiece supplied air respirator operated or unknown concentration in pressure demand mode equipped with an auxiliary positive pressure self contained breathing apparatus.

The Government must decide on the levels of respiratory protection that will be required for asbestos abatement activities.

3.2.3 No one wearing a beard shall be permitted to don a respirator and enter the work area.

3.2.4 Additional respirators (minimum of 2 of each type) and training on their donning and use must be available at the work site for authorized visitors who may be required to enter the work area.

3.2.5 Disposable clothing including head, foot and full body protection shall be provided in sufficient quantities and adequate sizes for all workers and authorized visitors.

3.2.6 Hard hats, protective eyewear, gloves, rubber boots and/or other footwear shall be provided as required for workers and authorized visitors. Safety shoes may be required for some activities.

3.3 Removal Procedures

3.3.1 All work shall be conducted within a regulated area. The regulated area shall be demarcated in any manner that minimizes the number of persons within the area and protects persons outside the area from exposure to airborne asbestos. Access to regulated areas shall be limited to authorized persons.

3.3.2 Perform an initial exposure assessment. Contractor shall ensure that an air sampling professional conducts an exposure assessment immediately before or at the initiation of the operation to ascertain expected exposures during that operation or workplace. Determine representative 30-minute short-term employee exposures and 8-hour TWA exposure on the basis of one or more samples representing full-shift exposure for employees in each work area. (See paragraph 4).

3.3.3 Air sampling shall be performed as indicated in Part 4 of this specification. If at any time air sampling results indicate fiber counts above 0.1 f/cc of air as an eight hour TWA, then work will stop and removal methods examined. If the removal process cannot be changed to minimize the release of fibers, then the area shall be secured and containment of area established for the removal of the ACM. All state and federal requirements for the removal of the ACM shall be implemented. This shall include decontamination and negative air systems, at no additional cost to the government. All air sampling data shall be submitted to the government for retention in the contract file.

3.3.4 A minimum of half-mask respirators shall be required. Refer to 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection Standard.

3.3.5 Asbestos certified and TDH licensed workers, contractors and supervisors and PPE shall be required.

3.3.6 Glovebag systems shall be used to remove asbestos containing material (ACM) from straight runs of piping and elbows and other fittings. Glovebags shall be made of 6 mil thick plastic and shall be seamless at the bottom. Glove bags used on elbows and other fittings shall be designed for that purpose and used without modifications.

3.3.7 Each glovebag shall be smoke-tested for leaks prior to use, and installed so that it completely covers the circumference of pipe or other structure where the work is to be done.

Glovebags shall be used only once and shall not be moved or used on surfaces exceeding 150 degrees F.

3.3.8 Before beginning glovebag operation, loose and friable material adjacent to the glovebag operation shall be wrapped and sealed in two layers of 6 mil plastic.

3.3.9 Glovebags shall be collapsed prior to disposal by removing air within them using a HEPA vacuum.

3.3.10 The abatement contractor has the option of glovebagging the piping every 8 – 10 feet. Then double wrapping the pipe in 6-mil poly. Afterward cut the pipe for removal and proper disposal. During all abatement and removal activities the contractor shall ensure the ACM remains adequately wet.

3.3.11 At least two qualified persons, certified to perform glovebag abatement, shall be required to perform Class I glovebag removal operations.

3.3.12 The removed asbestos containing material (ACM) shall be placed in containers (6-mil polyethylene bags or drums) and shall be sealed when full. Double bagging of waste material shall be required. Bags shall not be overfilled. They should be securely sealed to prevent accidental opening and leakage by tying tops of bags in an overhand knot or by taping in gooseneck fashion. Do not seal bags with wire or cord. (Bags may be placed in drums for staging and transportation to the landfill. Bags shall be decontaminated on exterior surfaces by wet cleaning and HEPA vacuuming before being placed in clean drums and sealed with locking ring tops).

3.3.13 Asbestos containing flexible duct connector shall be removed intact and by removing a section of ductwork on either side of the flexible duct.

3.3.14 Asbestos containing waste with sharp-edged components (e.g. nails, screws, metal lath, tin sheeting) will tear the polyethylene bags and sheeting and shall be placed into drums for disposal.

3.3.15 After completion of all stripping work, surfaces from which asbestos containing materials have been removed shall be wet brushed and sponged or cleaned by some equivalent method to remove all visible residues.

3.3.16 The Contractor shall supply all labor, materials, services, insurance, permits and equipment necessary to carry out the work in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations and these specifications. Contractor shall bid project for complete removal of the identified asbestos containing material. Regardless of the methods and practices required of abatement (i.e. full containment vs. no containment), all work shall be at no additional cost to the government.

3.3.17 Clean-up shall proceed in accordance with Section 3.4.

3.4 Clean-up Procedure

3.4.1 Remove and containerize all visible accumulations of asbestos containing material and asbestos contaminated debris utilizing rubber dust pans and rubber squeegees to move material around. Do not use metal shovels to pick up or move accumulated waste.

3.4.2 Wet clean all surfaces in the work area using rags, mops and sponges as appropriate.

(Note: Some HEPA vacuums might not be wet-dry vacuums. To pick up excess water and gross wet debris, a wet-dry shop vacuum may be used. This will be contaminated and require cleaning prior to removal from the work area.)

3.4.3 Remove all containerized waste from the work area.

3.4.4 Decontaminate all tools and equipment and remove at the appropriate time in the cleaning sequence.

3.4.5 Inspect the work area for visible residue. If any accumulation of residue is observed, it will be assumed to be asbestos and the 24 hour settling period/cleaning cycle repeated.

3.4.6 The work area shall be cleaned until it is in compliance with State and Local requirements and any more stringent criteria agreed upon by the Contractor and Government prior to initiation of abatement activities (criteria should be in the form of visual inspections and airborne fiber concentrations). Additional cleaning cycles shall be provided, as necessary, at no cost to the Government until these criteria have been met.

3.4.7 Final cleaning of dust and debris shall be with a HEPA type vacuum.

3.4.8 A final visual inspection by the Government shall insure that no contamination remains in the work area. Unsatisfactory conditions may require additional cleaning and air monitoring at no additional cost to the government.

3.5 Clearance Air Monitoring

3.5.1 Following the completion of clean-up operations, the Contractor shall notify the Air Monitoring Professional to sample the air in the work area for airborne fiber concentrations.

3.5.2 Aggressive sampling shall be performed with portable fans circulating air in the work area to simulate actual use conditions. Negative pressure ventilation units shall not be utilized for this purpose.

3.5.3 Air Samples shall be analyzed by Phase Contrast Microscopy (See Part 4 Section 4.5 Laboratory Services)

3.5.4 All samples at all locations shall indicate concentrations of airborne fibers less than

0.01 f/cc for release of the work area.

3.5.5 Areas exceeding this level shall be recleaned using procedures in Section 3.7 and retested until satisfactory levels are obtained.

3.6 Disposal Procedures

3.6.1 As the work progresses, to prevent exceeding available storage capacity on site, sealed and labeled containers of asbestos containing waste shall be removed and transported to the prearranged disposal location.

3.6.2 The Contractor shall dispose of the ACM and ACM contaminated waste in accordance with regulatory requirements of NESHAP and applicable State and Local guidelines and regulations.

3.7 Reestablishment of the Work Area and Systems

3.7.1 Reestablishment of the work area shall only occur following the completion of clean-up procedures and after clearance air monitoring has been performed and documented to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer representative.

3.7.2 The Contractor, Air Monitoring Professional, and Contracting Officer representative shall visually inspect the work area for any remaining visible residue. Evidence of contamination will necessitate additional cleaning requirements in accordance with Section 3.4.

3.7.3 Additional air monitoring shall be performed in accordance with Section 3.8 if additional clean-up is necessary.

Part 4 Support Activities and Personnel

4.1 Training

4.1.1 Training shall be provided by the Contractor to all employees or agents who may be required to disturb asbestos containing or asbestos contaminated materials for abatement and auxiliary purposes and to all supervisory personnel who may be involved in planning, execution or inspection of abatement projects.

4.1.2 Training must be provided by individuals qualified by virtue of experience and education to discuss the topic areas in 4.2.

4.1.3 Training is to have occurred within 12 months prior to the initiation of abatement activities.

4.2 Air Sampling Professional (ASP)

4.2.1 The Air Sampling Professional shall be hired by the Government. Supervision of air sampling and evaluation of results shall be performed by an individual certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene and having specialized experience in air sampling for asbestos. This individual shall not be affiliated in any way other than through this contract with the Contractor performing the abatement work.

4.2.2 The ASP shall conduct air sampling in accordance with the NIOSH Standard Analytical Method for Asbestos in Air P&CAM 239 and/or Method 7400 or other acceptable methods as otherwise agreed upon.

4.2.3 The following schedule shall be utilized for air sampling during the project (in addition to OSHA compliance monitoring):

4.2.3.1 Pre-abatement sampling - A sufficient number of air samples shall be collected prior to the start of abatement activities in order to determine prevalent airborne concentrations.

Samples should be taken both inside and outside of the work area to establish existing levels under normal activity conditions.

4.2.3.2 Sampling during the abatement project.

4.2.3.2.1 The following schedule of samples shall be required as a minimum on a daily basis, once abatement activities begin:

2 Area Samples (inside the work area)

4 Personal Samples (inside the work area)

2 Area Samples (outside the work area in uncontaminated areas of the building.)

1 Area Sample (outside the building)

The number and location of air samples will vary on a job-to-job and day-to-day basis. The Contracting Officer’s designated representative shall be consulted by the air sampling professional for guidance before the project begins.

4.2.3.2.2 Samples shall be collected at a sampling rate of 2 liters/min. A minimum acceptable air volume is 480 liters.

4.2.3.3 Post-Abatement (clearance) air sampling shall be conducted following the cleaning phase of work, once the no visible residue criterion has been met. A sufficient number of samples shall be collected aggressively (with portable fans circulating air in the work area to simulate actual use conditions) to determine post-abatement air concentrations. An adequate volume of air to provide accuracy to 0.01 fibers/cc is required.

4.2.4 The Air Sampling Professional shall be experienced and knowledgeable about the methods for asbestos air sampling and be able to select representative numbers and locations of samples.

4.2.5 The Air Sampling Professional shall have adequate liability insurance, as required by Federal and State Regulations, to protect against errors and omissions in the performance of support activities.

4.3 Laboratory Services

4.3.1 Laboratory utilized for analyzing air samples by NIOSH shall be satisfactory participants in the NIOSH Proficiency Analytical testing (PAT) program asbestos analysis.

4.3.2 Laboratories used for bulk material identification shall be satisfactory participants in the EPA quality assurance program for bulk asbestos analysis.

4.3.3 The period of time permitted between the collection of air samples and the availability of results shall be less than 24 hours for samples collecting during abatement activities.

Timetables for results of preabatement and clearance air samples shall be established by the Government. (On-site analytical capabilities are preferred for immediate results of sampling.

This provides the Government with a timely review of Contractor performance and a more rapid awareness of hazardous exposure conditions which can be corrected. This service may not be readily available, however. Real-time monitoring instruments provide some support in this matter as long as their limitations are clearly understood and the Contractor and Government agree in advance on how the results are to be used. These devices do not met current OSHA monitoring requirements and should not be used in place of sampling).