35.01 -石棉管理

A. 一般. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that was used in many products due to its flammability and chemical resistance, 高强度. The most common uses of asbestos are in pipe and thermal insulation and in linoleum and floor and 天花板瓷砖. Asbestos can be found in many other products such as thermal protective gloves, 科学仪器, 通风柜. Exposure to asbestos fibers has been shown to be a respiratory health hazard. Asbestos can cause 损害 to the lungs, either by scarring of the lung tissue or by cancer formation. The presence of asbestos does not necessarily mean there is a health hazard or risk. Asbestos-containing materials that are in good shape and have not been 损坏的 do not pose a health risk. 因此, it is imperative that asbestos-containing materials not be disturbed, 损坏的, 或删除 during university activities.

A-1. Items That May Contain Asbestos. The following are examples of items that may contain asbestos: Linoleum, 地砖, 天花板瓷砖, sprayed-on ceiling materials, 管道保温, 通风柜(过境), 热防护磨损(e.g., gloves), high temperature gaskets, 科学仪器 (e.g., ovens, furnaces), laboratory counter tops, window putty, building siding, and roofing materials.

Please be aware that products manufactured today still may contain asbestos. Examples of products that may contain asbestos include vinyl 地砖, 油毡纸, 屋顶涂料, 刹车片, 和垫圈.

A-2. 需求. The management and removal of asbestos is regulated by federal and state regulations. These regulations specify how material is to be sampled and analyzed, when and how asbestos-containing materials are to be removed, precautions that must be taken during removal to protect workers and the public, and how to dispose of asbestos-containing materials. Federal regulations require that buildings be surveyed for asbestos-containing materials prior to any renovation or demolition activity. 除了, there are notification requirements to the EPA for any demolition project and for renovation projects that exceed a certain level of asbestos abatement activity.

B. 通知. The Environmental 健康 and 安全 Office, (208) 885-6524, must be contacted prior to any activity that will or may disturb, 损害, or remove known or suspected asbestos-containing materials, and must approve any asbestos related activity prior to it taking place. The Environmental 健康 and 安全 Office must also be notified prior to demolishing any area, 建筑物或构筑物. (牧师. 9-09]

C. 程序.

C-1. Damage or Removal of Asbestos-Containing Material. If any known or suspected asbestos-containing material is accidentally disturbed, 损坏的, 或删除, contact the Environmental 健康 and 安全 Office immediately at (208) 885-6524.

C-2. Removal of Items Containing Asbestos. If you have asbestos-containing items that you would like to dispose of, contact the Environmental 健康 and 安全 Office at (208) 885-6524 or Facilities at (208) 885-6246 to arrange for disposal of these items.

C-3. Testing of Items for Asbestos. If items are suspected of containing asbestos, contact the Environmental 健康 and 安全 Office, (208) 885­-6524, for sampling and testing of these items.

C-4. Arranging for Surveys Prior to Renovation or Demolition. Contact the Environmental 健康 and 安全 Office at (208) 885-6524 prior to conducting any renovation project or demolishing any 建筑物或构筑物 to determine asbestos survey and notification requirements.

D. 需要培训. Personnel whose activities may contact, 但不要打扰, asbestos containing materials must attend an Asbestos Awareness course. 例子包括, 但不限于, 维护, 商店, 构建服务, 以及实验室人员. Please contact Environmental 健康 and 安全, (208) 885-6524, for information regarding this course. (添加. 9-09]

E. 信息. For additional information regarding the management of asbestos contact the Environmental 健康 and 安全 Office at (208) 885-6524. (任. 9-09]

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