1.12.1
Respiratory Fit Testing
The Contractor's Designated IH shall conduct a qualitative or quantitative
fit test conforming to Appendix A of 29 CFR 1910.134 for each worker
required to wear a respirator, and any authorized visitors who enter a
regulated area where respirators are required to be worn. A respirator fit
test shall be performed prior to initially wearing a respirator and every
12 months thereafter. If physical changes develop that will affect the
fit, a new fit test shall be performed. Functional fit checks shall be
performed each time a respirator is put on and in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendation.
1.12.2
Respirator Selection and Use Requirements
The Contractor shall provide respirators, and ensure that they are used as
required by 29 CFR 1926.1101 and in accordance with CGA G-7 and the
manufacturer's recommendations. Respirators shall be approved by the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH, under the
provisions of 42 CFR 84, for use in environments containing airborne
asbestos fibers. For air-purifying respirators, the particulate filter
shall be high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA)/(N-,R-,P-100). The initial
respirator selection and the decisions regarding the upgrading or
downgrading of respirator type shall be made by the Contractor's Designated
IH based on the measured or anticipated airborne asbestos fiber
concentrations to be encountered.
1.13
LICENSES, PERMITS AND NOTIFICATIONS
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NOTE: Determine whether a license or permit is
required, who is responsible for submitting required
notifications, and which agency has jurisdiction
whether the city, county, state, and/or USEPA.
Choose the appropriate bracketed items.
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Necessary licenses, permits and notifications shall be obtained in
conjunction with the project's asbestos abatement, transportation and
disposal actions and timely notification furnished of such actions as
required by federal, state, regional, and local authorities. The
[Contractor shall] [Government will] notify the [Regional Office of the
USEPA] [state's environmental protection agency responsible for asbestos
air emissions] [local air pollution control district/agency] [state OSHA
program] [and the CO] in writing, at least [10] [_____] days prior to the
commencement of work, in accordance with 40 CFR 61, Subpart M, and state
and local requirements to include the mandatory "Notification of Demolition
and Renovation Record" form and other required notification documents.
Notification shall be by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. The
Contractor shall furnish copies of the receipts to the CO, in writing,
prior to the commencement of work. Local fire department shall be notified
3 days before fireproofing material is removed from a building and the
notice shall specify whether or not the material contains asbestos. The
Contractor is responsible for the associated fees/costs for licenses,
permits, and notifications.
1.14
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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NOTE: Modify the number of sets of personal
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