WR-ALC SAFE-T-GRAM.pdf

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This document provides guidance for cleaning work areas at Robins Air Force Base to prevent exposure to heavy metal dust and outlines an exterior construction contract opportunity. The guidance identifies specific buildings where lead, chromium and cadmium dust may be present due to industrial processes and designates these as no dry sweeping areas. It requires dust free cleaning methods like HEPA vacuuming and wet cleaning. Compressed air may be used in some areas if ventilation is on and proper PPE worn.

The exterior construction contract is an IDIQ contract for one base year plus four option years to provide labor, equipment and materials for site work, demolition, repair and construction of facility exteriors at Robins AFB. Only the Air Force Sustainment Center will issue task orders against this firm-fixed price contract.

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WR-ALC

SAFE-T-GRAM

WR-ALC SAFE-T-GRAM

11-003

SUBJECT: Update 2 Guidance for Cleaning Work Areas

ISSUE DATE: 3 January 14

In accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025 (h)(2)(ii), 1910.1026(j)(2)(ii), and

1910.1027 (k)(5), industrial areas of any shop in buildings 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 , 50, 54, 59, 81, 82, 83, 89, 91, 110, 125, 137, 140, 142, 149, 150, 158, 165, 169, 180, 189, 255, 321, 323, 350, 635, 640, 645, 670, 2316, 20031, 20036, and 20180 that have processes that are potential sources of Lead, Chromium VI, and/or Cadmium dust, or that handles parts/equipment previously exposed to this dust, are designated No Dry Sweeping areas.

In addition, adjacent areas such as break rooms, shop floor offices, PSC’s, WSSCs, restrooms, and locker rooms that may potentially be contaminated from dust that has migrated from the industrial area are also designated No Dry Sweeping areas. Any abrasive operation (sanding, grinding, buffing, cutting, trimming, grit blasting, filing, hand sanding, etc.) that may generate Lead, Chromium VI, or Cadmium dust are also designated No Dry Sweeping areas.

Compressed air and dry sweeping may be used in building 59D, the grit blast booth in building 169, building 137 bay 3 & 4, and the two grit blast booths in building 142 as long as the ventilation system is in operation and the proper PPE is used while cleaning.

Dust free cleaning methods: For gross contamination use a HEPA-filtered vacuum.

Other dust free methods include wet methods such as wet wipes, mops, and electrostatic

“swiffer-type” sweepers and are approved for cleaning contaminated surfaces.

Commercial floor scrubbers that use wet methods and do not visibly cause dust to become airborne are also approved for large floor areas.

These procedures are not applicable in administrative areas that are located outside of the production floor areas.

The WR-ALC Safety Office will conduct random visits to these areas to ensure compliance with this guidance and to assist with any questions or concerns expressed.

Additional facilities may be identified through future swipe sampling and inspections.

For additional information, contact your Wing Safety Office @ 468-1708.

Direct waste disposal questions to your group UEC.

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