tension of 2.9 Pa 29 dynes per centimeter when tested in accordance with
ASTM D 1331.
1.2.3
Area Sampling
Sampling of asbestos fiber concentrations which approximates the
concentrations of asbestos in the theoretical breathing zone but is not
actually collected in the breathing zone of an employee.
1.2.4
Asbestos
The term asbestos includes chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite
asbestos, anthophyllite asbestos, and actinolite asbestos and any of these
minerals that has been chemically treated or altered. Materials are
considered to contain asbestos if the asbestos content of the material is
determined to be at least one percent.
1.2.5
Asbestos Control Area
That area where asbestos removal operations are performed which is isolated
by physical boundaries which assist in the prevention of the uncontrolled
release of asbestos dust, fibers, or debris.
1.2.6
Asbestos Fibers
Those fibers having an aspect ratio of at least 3:1 and longer than 5
micrometers as determined by National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH) Method 7400.
1.2.7
Asbestos Permissible Exposure Limit
0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter of air as an 8-hour time weighted average
measured in the breathing zone as defined by 29 CFR 1926.1101 or other
Federal legislation having legal jurisdiction for the protection of workers
health.
1.2.8
Background
The ambient airborne asbestos concentration in an uncontaminated area as
measured prior to any asbestos hazard abatement efforts. Background
concentrations for other (contaminated) areas are measured in similar but
asbestos free locations.
1.2.9
Contractor
The Contractor is that individual, or entity under contract to the Navy to
perform the herein listed work.
1.2.10
Competent Person
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NOTE: Check state requirements for licensing and
edit appropriately. For Virginia and North
Carolina, a state asbestos abatement license is
required.
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A person meeting the requirements for competent person as specified in 29
CFR 1926.1101 including a person capable of identifying existing asbestos
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