10. Asbestos Control Procedures.pdf

Richland Federal Building DoE Renovation Project Areas 5, 7, 8, and 9

Asbestos Control Procedures 05/06/15

Attachment A – Richland Federal Building Asbestos Control Procedures

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. This project involves the spot removal of asbestos-containing materials and the cleaning of asbestos debris necessary for the renovation of Project Areas 5, 7, and 8; plus the restoration of the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system within Project Area 7. Restoration of the HVAC system is referred to as Project 9. The EPA certified abatement contractor shall perform exposure assessments during the asbestos abatement phases within each of the Project Areas. The intent through the duration of the work is protection of the ceiling plenum throughout the building from asbestos fiber distribution resulting from the disturbance of the asbestos fireproofing. Asbestos containing materials that may be encountered include, but are not limited to: Asbestos fireproofing on the underside of the metal decking and fireproofing debris on top of the ceiling tiles and other surfaces above the Project Areas’ suspended ceiling.

B. The overall project involves the removal of asbestos materials for the installation of hangers (if required), and cleaning of fireproofing material from above the ceilings, as needed, to facilitate the removal of an abandoned air conditioning unit condenser and its associated electrical power feeds and refrigerant piping located above the ceiling in Room 478 (Classified Conference Room); renovation of the HVAC system above Project Area 7, and replacement of the suspended ceiling tiles in Project Areas 5, 7 and 8. This attachment contains the minimum procedures (work practices and engineering controls) that the Contractor shall utilize to reduce potential airborne fiber concentrations during work in all three Project Areas. This Attachment also includes provisions for proper worker protection, regulatory compliance, as well as the proper removal, storage, and disposal of asbestos-containing materials. Specifically,

1. The project site is located at the Richland Federal Building, 825 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington.

2. All asbestos related work shall be conducted in the evening hours between 6:00 PM and 4:00 AM Monday through Friday, and as coordinated with the GSA Project Manager.

3. All Asbestos related work shall be completed during this time period when the building’s air handlers are not in operation. The Contractor shall coordinate with the GSA Project Manager and GSA Property Management to ensure the building’s air handlers and HVAC system components are not operating during abatement work.

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4. The Contractor shall establish negative pressure mini-enclosures for work above the suspended ceiling in areas with asbestos fireproofing. The negative pressure enclosure will remain in-place until all acoustical ceiling replacement and above ceiling work is complete, the new ceiling tiles are installed, and final air clearance is achieved from the Contractor’s independent testing laboratory. The negative pressure mini-enclosures are intended to prevent the migration of dust and debris generated in the regulated area above the ceiling to non-regulated areas.

5. A containment system shall be established when asbestos fireproofing is removed from above ceiling surfaces and areas. This containment system will be established to minimize the migration of asbestos fireproofing debris or dust in the plenum area.

6. Mini-enclosures shall be used as ceiling tiles are removed for access above the suspended ceilings and ceiling tile replacement. The contractor shall clean any fireproofing debris located on top of the ceiling tiles through out Project Areas 5, 7 and 8 in conjunction with the ceiling tile replacement and HVAC system restoration.

7. If the Contractor selects to install support hangers as required for piping, electrical conduit, and HVAC restoration -- either by shooting hangers directly into the deck through existing fireproofing, or removing a small area of fireproofing and then shooting hangers -- the work will be accomplished within a negative pressure enclosure.

8. The Contractor shall provide a certified asbestos supervisor on-site during all asbestos activities. The supervisor shall be on-site to direct any asbestos removal or cleaning. The supervisor shall also maintain the containments and mini-enclosures, and ensure proper operation of all negative air machines during any asbestos removal activity. Asbestos fireproofing removal shall be conducted within a negative pressure enclosure.

9. The Contractor shall provide an independent testing contractor whose duties include air sampling and analysis in Project Areas where all above ceiling work within each Project Area is complete. When all abatement and cleaning work is complete, the Contractor shall install the ceiling tiles, and perform final cleaning of the containment as required. The Contractor shall notify his independent testing laboratory representative when the work area is ready for final clearance testing. After final clearance is achieved, the containment may be dismantled. If work is not complete prior to the end of the work shift the Contractor shall collect and analyze clearance air samples prior to running the building maintenance contractor reactivating the building’s HVAC systems.

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1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor Qualifications: The Contractor shall be an EPA certified asbestos abatement contractor regularly engaged in asbestos abatement, and who maintains a regular force of workmen skilled in asbestos abatement, and shall have performed this work on previous projects. See paragraph 1.4, “Submittals" for information which must be submitted and approved prior to commencing abatement work.

B. Laboratory Qualifications: An independent laboratory shall be regularly engaged in analysis of air samples that are collected for monitoring airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers, and shall be proficient in this field. See paragraph 1.4, "Submittals" paragraph for information which must be submitted and approved.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Publication:

1. E 849-82 Safety and Health Requirements relating to Occupational Exposure to Asbestos

B. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

1. 29 CFR 1926.1101, Construction Industry Asbestos Standard

2. 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication Standard

3. 29 CFR 1910.2, Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records

4. 29 CFR 1910.134, General Industry Standard for Respiratory Protection

5. 40 CFR 61, Subparts A and M (Revised Subpart B), U.S. EPA National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

6. 40 CFR 763, Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan; Interim Final Rule

7. 40 CFR 763, Subpart E, Asbestos-Containing Materials In Schools

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following submittals complete and in order as requested below.

1. Contractor Qualification Information:

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a. Name of superintendent or foreman. Include evidence of successful completion of EPA approved training course in asbestos removal and supervision of asbestos related work.

b. Name and experience record of certified asbestos abatement workers who will be assigned to this project. Provide copy of training course certificates for all employees who will be working on the project.

2. Laboratory Qualification Information: Submit proof of qualifications of independent testing laboratory that will collect and analyze the air monitoring samples. Accreditation by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) for asbestos analysis work and certification that persons analyzing the samples have been judged proficient by successful participation in the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT) Program, shall be considered sufficient proof of compliance.

3. Work Plan: Submit a detailed plan in accordance to the parameters outlined in the attachment. The plan shall include:

a. Location and layout of decontamination areas using the drawings supplied with the Scope of Work.

b. Sequencing of asbestos work, negative pressure enclosure and non-negative pressure enclosures.

c. Methods to be used to assure the safety of building occupants and visitors to the Project Areas.

d. Methods for removal of existing ceiling tiles, the abandoned air conditioning unit, and spray on fire proofing required for the HVAC renovation.

f. Disposal plan

1. Location of approved disposal site

2. Transportation to approved disposal site

3. Transportation company and method utilized to transport waste

4. Submit copies of notifications and permits as required by EPA, National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS), and OSHA.

5. Submit documentation for all contractor employees utilized on this job, including:

a. Medical surveillance records

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b. Fit testing records

c. First aid records

6. Submit proof that the required insurance has been acquired and will be maintained during this contract’s entire period.

7. Landfill: Submit written evidence that the landfill site to be used for disposal of the asbestos containing materials (ACM) is approved for asbestos disposal by the EPA and state or local regulatory agency(s). A log signed by the landfill operator must be maintained by the Contractor and receipts submitted at the end of the work in all three Project Areas.

B. Upon final completion, submit copies of all transport manifests, trip tickets, clearance records, air monitoring data, and disposal receipts for all asbestos materials removed from the work area during the abatement process.

1.5 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

A. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the protection of workers, visitors to the site, and persons occupying areas adjacent to the site.

The Contractor is responsible for providing medical examinations and maintaining medical records of personnel as required by the applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and shall hold the government harmless for failure to comply with any applicable safety or health regulation on the part of himself, his employees, or his subcontractors.

1.6 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Means of Egress: The Contractor shall establish and maintain emergency and fire exits/routes from all Project Areas. Access to the Project Areas shall be through a regulated corridor. The following shall have access to work area:

contractor personnel, air-monitoring personnel, GSA contracting officer and/or the designated representative, and regulatory officials.

B. The contractor shall take precautions to lock-out and tag-out live electrical boxes, in-floor plug-ins, etc.

C. The contractor shall take all precautions to protect the migration of dust generated from regulated to non-regulated areas.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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2.1 EQUIPMENT

A. Equipment, including protective clothing and respirators, used in the execution of this contract and provided to visitors to the site, shall comply with ASTM E 849 and with the applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. Respirators shall conform to the OSHA requirements in 29 CFR 1910.134.

2.2 ENCAPSULATING MATERIALS

A. If required, encapsulants shall be of the bridging or penetrating variety.

Penetrating Encapsulant: No. 207 Special Sealer No. 33775-27A, Makus-Cincinnatus Inc.; Bridging Encapsulant: Decadex Firecheck, Pentagon Plastics Inc.; Fibrcote manufactured by Northwest Coating Inc., Marysville, CA;

or the equivalent.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Isolate the work area for the duration of the work activity by completely sealing off all openings and fixtures in the work area, including but not limited to, heating and ventilation ducts, air intakes, and various penetrations.

B. Ensure that all work will take place in a regulated area and that warning signs are posted as required by 29 CFR 1926.1101, and as directed by the Contracting Officer.

3.2 WORK PROCEDURE

A. General Procedures: All asbestos removal work shall be conducted in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1101. Further, all work must also comply with the requirements of U.S. EPA National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP).

B. All work shall be completed under the supervision of a certified asbestos supervisor as specified in 29 CFR 1926.1101.

C. All required permits and notifications shall be kept valid for the duration of the contract. This includes any permit or notification amendments for reasons such as changes in abatement dates, shift hours, or type/quantity of material to be abated.

3.3 AIR MONITORING

A. The Contractor is responsible for all personal air monitoring. The Contractor shall

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B. Air sample analysis shall be conducted using phase contrast microscopy (PCM) of air sampling cassettes, 25mm diameter, mixed cellulose ester filter, 0.8 micron pore size. The analysis shall be by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 7400 method, "A" rules. Minimum air volumes for clearance samples shall be no less that 1920 liters at a flow rate of no greater than 16.0 liters per minute.

C. Site Inspection: While performing asbestos abatement work, the Contractor shall be subject to onsite inspection by agency officials. Work shall also be subject to inspection by OSHA, and EPA inspectors and/or local building or health officials.

If found to be in regulatory violation, the Contractor shall cease all work immediately and until the violation is resolved. Standby time required to resolve the violation shall be at the Contractor's expense. Two complete sets of equipment (such as respirators and disposable clothing) required for entry to the asbestos control area shall be made available to the Contracting Officer for inspection of the asbestos control area at all times during abatement.

3.4 CLEARANCE CRITERIA

A. The contractor shall perform a visual inspection of the regulated work area. GSA reserves the right to conduct our own visual inspection of the work area. The contractor shall perform air clearance sampling utilizing PCM analysis as required for all indoor asbestos abatement work within the Project Areas. All mini-enclosures must be cleared before they can be dismantled, and before the HVAC system is turned on

3.5 CLEAN-UP AND DISPOSAL

A. Permits and Notifications: Secure necessary permits in conjunction with asbestos removal, hauling and disposition and provide timely notification of such actions, as may be required by federal, state, regional, and local authorities. Provide notification in accordance with 40 CFR 61.22 (d)(1).