Asbestos

Employee
Information and
Training
Health effects of
asbestos exposure

• Asbestosis

• Lung cancer

1a
Health effects of
asbestos exposure
• Mesothelioma

• Effects do not develop immediately -

may take 20 years

1b
Relationship between
smoking, asbestos, and lung
cancer
• The more asbestos fibers inhaled,
the greater the risk of disease -
smoking increases the risk

• Asbestos fibers
remain in air for
hours; are
inhaled by people

2a
Relationship between
smoking, asbestos, and lung
cancer
• Most severe cases have been
experienced in:
• Shipbuilding
• Mining
• Milling
• Fabricating

2b
Operations that could result in
exposure
• May be found in building
areas accessible to the
public

• Boiler and machinery rooms

• Building materials

3a
Operations that could result in
exposure
• Floor coverings

• Ceiling tile

3b
Operations that could result in
exposure
• Pipe wrap

• Fireproofing

• Acoustical/decorative
treatments

3c
Operations that could result in
exposure
• Amount in products varies from
approximately 1 percent to nearly 100
percent

• Exposure is most likely to occur during

maintenance activities

3d
Engineering controls,
work practices
• Few engineering control options
available

• Use proper PPE

• Prevent disturbing or damaging

asbestos-containing areas

4a
Protection procedures

• Work practices

• Emergency clean-up

• PPE
• Protective clothing
• Head and foot cover

5a
Protection procedures

• Engineer, facilities manager should

oversee asbestos-related activities

• Maintain close surveillance to ensure

asbestos is not disturbed/damaged

5b
Limitations of respirators, PPE

• Should be applicable and suitable for

intended purpose
• Ensure respirator fits properly, is
comfortable, provides adequate
protection

6a
Limitations of respirators, PPE

• Written program is necessary

whenever operations/
maintenance program specifies
respirator use

6b
Worker protection programs

• Protects workers from exposure to

hazards harmful to health/safety

• Engineering controls

7a
Worker protection programs

• Personal exposure monitoring

• Medical surveillance

• Personal protective equipment

7b