Attachment 6 - Spec Revision 13282-5.pdf

1.3 REQUIREMENTS:

1.3.1 Description of Work: The work covered by this section

includes the handling and control of asbestos containing materials and describes some of the resultant procedures and equipment required to protect workers, the environment and occupants of the building or area, or both, from contact with airborne asbestos fibers. The work also includes the disposal of any asbestos containing materials generated by the work. More specific operational procedures shall be outlined in the Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan called for elsewhere in this specification. The asbestos work includes the demolition and removal of pipe insulation located throughout the worksite to include kitchen, dining room, crawl spaces, mechanical rooms, locker rooms, rest rooms, storage rooms and lounges. Additionally, a roof penthouse *is paneled with transite and shall be demolished and roof exhaust fan duct vibration flex connectors contain asbestos. Under normal conditions non-friable or chemically bound materials containing asbestos would not be considered hazardous; however, this material may release airborne asbestos fibers during demolition and removal and therefore must be handled in accordance with the removal and disposal procedures as specified herein.

Provide negative pressure enclosure or glove bag techniques as outlined in this specification. All asbestos removal work shall be supervised by a competent person as specified herein. The specific quantities are:

Quantity of Estimated ACM Material <4” Pipe Insulation 300 Ln. Feet <4” Mechanical Fittings Insulation 48 Fittings Transite paneling 700 sq. feet *Large duct vibration gasket (roof penthouse) 4 total

1.3.2 Medical Requirements: Provide medical requirements

including but not limited to medical surveillance and medical record keeping as listed in 29 CFR 1926.1101.

1.3.2.1 Medical Examinations: Before exposure to airborne

asbestos fibers, provide workers with a comprehensive medical examination as required by 29 CFR 1926.1101 or other pertinent State or local directives.

This requirement must have been satisfied within the 12 months prior to the start of work on this contract. The same medical examination shall be given on an annual basis to employees engaged in an occupation involving asbestos and within 30 calendar days before or after the termination of employment in such occupation. Specifically identify x-ray films of asbestos workers to the consulting radiologist and mark medical record jackets with the word

"ASBESTOS."

1.3.2.2 Medical Records: Maintain complete and accurate

records of employees' medical examinations, medical records, and exposure data for a period of 50 years after termination of employment and make records of the required medical examinations and exposure data available for inspection and copying to: The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), or authorized representatives of them, and an employee's physician upon the request of the employee or former employee.

*Revision 13282-5

REVISED QJVF 01-0034

12 MAY 09