protective equipment as required, depending on the
size of the asbestos abatement project.
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[Three] [_____] complete sets of personal protective equipment shall be
made available to the CO and authorized visitors for entry to the regulated
area. The CO and authorized visitors shall be provided with training
equivalent to that provided to Contractor employees in the selection,
fitting, and use of personal protective equipment and the site safety and
health requirements. Contractor workers shall be provided with personal
protective clothing and equipment and the Contractor shall ensure that it
is worn properly. The Contractor's Designated IH and Designated Competent
Person shall select and approve all the required personal protective
clothing and equipment.
1.14.1
Respirators
Respirators shall be in accordance with paragraph RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
PROGRAM.
1.14.2
Whole Body Protection
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NOTE: Check state, local and customer requirements
and then select the appropriate information.
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Personnel exposed to or having the potential to be exposed to airborne
concentrations of asbestos that exceed the PELs, or for all OSHA Classes of
work for which a required negative exposure assessment is not produced,
shall be provided with whole body protection and such protection shall be
worn properly. Disposable whole body protection shall be disposed of as
asbestos contaminated waste upon exiting from the regulated area. Reusable
whole body protection worn shall be either disposed of as asbestos
contaminated waste upon exiting from the regulated area or be properly
laundered in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1101. The Contractor's Designated
Competent Person, in consultation with the Designated IH, has the authority
to take immediate action to upgrade or downgrade whole body protection when
there is an immediate danger to the health and safety of the wearer.
1.14.2.1
Coveralls
[Disposable-impermeable] [Disposable-breathable] [Reusable] coveralls with
a zipper front shall be provided. Sleeves shall be secured at the wrists,
and foot coverings secured at the ankles. See DETAIL SHEET 13.
1.14.2.2
Gloves
Gloves shall be provided to protect the hands where there is the potential
for hand injuries (i.e., scrapes, punctures, cuts, etc.).
1.14.2.3
Foot Coverings
Cloth socks shall be provided and worn next to the skin. Footwear, as
required by OSHA and EM 385-1-1, that is appropriate for safety and health
hazards in the area shall be worn. Reusable footwear removed from the
regulated area shall be thoroughly decontaminated or disposed of as ACM
waste.
SECTION 13280A
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