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Asbestos Removal Plan and Procedure
Asbestos Removal Plan and Procedure
Document Revision 00
No. CWP-CHEC-JAC-HSE-PRO-
Asbestos
Asbestos is a class of aluminum, magnesium, or other metal silicate minerals that occur in
fibrous form including chrysotile, anthophyllite, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, actinolite, and
any of these minerals that have been chemically treated and/or altered.
Asbestos fiber- An asbestos fiber is an asbestos particle that has an aspect ratio (length to
width) of at least 3:1 and is longer than 5 micrometers. Shorter asbestos fibers are now under
scrutiny as fibers of concern...
Asbestos inspection – The process of identifying asbestos type (e.g., chrysotile, amosite),
matrix (e.g., thermal system insulation, transit, gasket). location (e.g., hot water valve on fourth
floor. east corridor, north end), condition (e.g., undamaged, damaged, significantly damaged),
and quantity (e.g., 50 cubic feet of thermal system insulation).
Asbestos inspection plan
A detailed stand-alone document developed by the asbestos inspector to identify the type,
location, condition, and quantity of asbestos
on a job site. This plan will detail applicable standards, sample methods, equipment and tools,
laboratory requirements, etc. that will be used during the inspection
Asbestos inspector - A person who has successfully completed the acceptable initial asbestos
inspector course and the annual updates and whose training is current within the last 12
months..
Breathing zone - The radius around an individual's head equal to the distance from the mouth
to the lapel.
Occupational exposure limit (OEL) - An 8-hour time-weighted average of 0.1 fibers longer
than 5 micrometers per cubic centimeter of air (flee) determined in the individual's breathing
zone. A 1 f/cc OEL averaged over 30 minutes may be used, but the 8-hour TWA must still be in
effect.
Personal sampling - Collection of an air sample within the breathing zone of a worker
Operations and Maintenance Plan (O&M): Specific procedures and practices developed
for the interim control of asbestos containing materials in buildings until they are removed .
2. SCOPE
The Asbestos Plan and procedure is minimize the possibility of accidental disturbance of
asbestos- containing materials and to protect CHEC workers and Port occupants who must
work around these materials.
Asbestos removal plan and procedure generally includes the following steps:
5. GUIDING PRINCIPLE
• In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulations 2017, CHEC
will examine all its assets to locate and identify any asbestos containing materials. The
location of AC pipes will be identified on the GIS; other in-situ (above ground) asbestos
is listed in a register maintained by the HS Team. In order to monitor asbestos pipe
removal and associated nominated asbestos.
• These documented listings form the basis of CHEC’s “Asbestos Register”. Part A is the
electronic register maintained by the HS Team; Part B is the GIS. Relevant staff have
access to both registers.
• The Asbestos Register will be updated as asbestos materials are removed or identified.
• The risk associated with any identified material will be assessed and appropriate control
measures implemented to ensure the workplace is safe.
• Prior to commencement of works, signage must be erected to alert other employees,
contractors or members of the public that asbestos removal work is being undertaken
• Where practicable the whole section of AC pipe should be removed without cutting or
breaking at joints.
• Under the conditions of CHEC, no employee is permitted to remove or repair AC pipes
unless they have completed the appropriate training and been duly authorized to
conduct this work.
• Work practices must be used that will minimize dust generation and/or dispersal. Any
asbestos products to be cut must be thoroughly wetted down and cut with a low speed
hand tool (e.g. hand saw), or power demolition saw with water jet incorporated in the
operating system.
• BROOM SWEEPING, USE OF BRUSH OR WATER JET APPLICATION TO ASBESTOS
PRODUCTS, IS FORBIDDEN.
• Where contaminated soil or asbestos debris is suspected, the area must be made safe
and EGW’s Hazard Report Form (Form 049) should be completed. The HS Team or
relevant manager will raise identified actions within Action Manager. If there is
uncertainty, based on reasonable grounds, as to whether asbestos is present, asbestos
will be assumed. Contact the HS Team in order to sample and analyze.
5.1 Asbestos Brake and Clutch Pad Servicing
• An area shall be designated for all brake and clutch repairs. Entrances into this
area shall be posted when servicing is being conduct with an asbestos exposure
warning sign as follows.
Asbestos
Dust Hazard
Avoid Breathing Dust
Wear Assigned Protective Equipment
Do Not Remain in Area Unless Your Work Requires It
Breathing Asbestos Dust May Cause Asbestosis and Cancer
• During brake servicing, a NIOSH approved air purifying respirator, either single
use or with replaceable particulate filter(s) shall be worn during all procedures
following removal of the wheels including reassembly. During manual clutch
servicing, such a respirator shall be worn during removal and cleaning of the
clutch, pressure plate and housing assembly and during installation of the new
clutch assembly.
• The brake and clutch inspection, disassembly, repair, and assembly operations
shall be enclosed to cover and contain the clutch or brake assembly and to
prevent the release of asbestos fibers into the worker's breathing zone.
• Dust shall first be cleaned from brake drums, brake backing plates, brake
assemblies and clutch assemblies using an industrial type vacuum cleaner
equipped with a high efficiency filter system (>99% efficiency for 0.3 µm diameter
aerosols) to maintain the enclosure under negative pressure throughout the
operation. After vacuum cleaning, any remaining dust shall be removed using a
rag soaked in water and wrung until nearly dry. Under no circumstances shall
compressed air or dry brushing be used for cleaning.
• During arcing and riveting operations, an approved respirator, , shall be worn.
Grinding (arcing) machines shall be provided with local exhaust ventilation such
that worker exposures are maintained at least below the OSHA asbestos standard
(29 CFR 1910.1001). a minimum, the dust bag of the arcing machine shall be
removed and replaced with the hose of the high efficiency industrial vacuum
• It is required that the appropriate portions of the OSHA regulations on asbestos
(29 CFR 1910.1001(d) concerning special clothing, change rooms, etc. be followed
pending air sample analysis of work areas where asbestos exposure exist.
5.2 General Compliance Requirements
5.2.1 Prohibited Activities
• Eating, smoking, drinking, and chewing tobacco or gum shall not be
permitted in the asbestos regulated area. No asbestos sawing, grinding, air
blowing, sweeping, drilling, or similar operations that may create airborne
asbestos fibers shall be performed without dust-reducing engineering
controls in place.
• Personnel outside regulated areas shall not be exposed to airborne
concentrations of asbestos in excess of the background level unless there
is compliance with requirements and qualifications of an asbestos worker
including training, medical, engineering controls, personal protective
equipment, safe work practices, and other measures outlined herein
Those, for which dual authorization is required.
5.2.7 Housekeeping
• Good housekeeping and cleanup procedures are essential steps in asbestos
dust control. Meticulous attention shall be given to restricting contamination
spread, including airborne fibers, dust, and debris.
• Cleanup: Cleanup shall meet the following criteria:
− Surfaces shall be cleaned with water and vacuum equipment and shall
be maintained free of asbestos accumulations.
− Asbestos waste shall not be distributed over the general area.
− Dry sweeping or space blow-down shall not be allowed.
− An adequate period shall be allowed for dust to settle before using wet
cleaning and vacuuming of equipment and surfaces.
The Asbestos competent person shall provide authorization in writing before allowing
breakdown of an asbestos containment.
Asbestos Removal
The CHEC is required to carefully review the external (and internal) conditions of the existing
buildings to ensure that wherever asbestos is found, it is to be removed and disposed of
according to the municipal requirements by a qualified and certified personnel using qualified
and certified equipment
• if you became contaminated with asbestos, take first aid measures (leave the
immediate area and take off contaminated clothing (do not brush off clothing). After
first aid measures are taken, fill out an employee incident report.
• Vacate and secure the area to a perimeter of 25 feet from the disturbance (edge of
visible asbestos). Have the occupants leave the space. Depending upon the situation,
Security should be called to help secure the area.
• Contact the CHEC Emergency response team and Asbestos Control Group Provide the
location of the release and state what actions have been taken so far.
5. Frequent Medium Medium High High 1st Immediate action is required to eliminate or reduce the risk
High
level
4. Occasional Medium Medium High High
3. Probable Low Medium Medium High Medium 2nd Implement control measures within specified time frame
4. Remote Low Low Medium High Tolerable risk, no additional control measure is needed but
Low 3rd continuous monitoring is required to ensure that the existing
1. Improbable Low Low Medium Medium controls are maintained effectively.
3. Probable Unlikely but possible to occur 2. Medium Part of line function failure / Middle bodily injury
3. Major Major damage to work system / serious bodily injury
2. Remote So unlikely that occurrence may not be experienced
4. Catastrophic Whole system completely break down / Fatality
1. Improbable Occurrence is rare
RESIDUAL
INITIAL RISK RISK
TASK/OPERATION BASIC CAUSE OF RATING RATING Responsible
HAZARD DESCRIPTION Control Measures
AL STEPS HAZARD Person
L C R L C R
Notes:
1- Prior to start any work it to be made sure that personnel are safety inducted
2- Prior to start any work Tool Box Talk to be carried out
3- Personnel shall wear all applicable PPE
4- Adequate First Aid facility to be provided