3.1.2.5
Eye Protection
Provide goggles to personnel engaged in asbestos abatement operations when
the use of a full face respirator is not required.
3.1.3
Warning Signs and Labels
Provide [bilingual] warning signs [printed in English and [_____]] at all
approaches to asbestos control areas. Locate signs at such a distance that
personnel may read the sign and take the necessary protective steps
required before entering the area. Provide labels and affix to all
asbestos materials, scrap, waste, debris, and other products contaminated
with asbestos.
3.1.3.1
Warning Sign
Provide vertical format conforming to 29 CFR 1926.200, and 29 CFR 1926.1101
minimum 500 by 355 mm 20 by 14 inches displaying the following legend in
the lower panel:
Legend
Notation
Danger
25 mm one inch Sans Serif
Gothic or Block
Asbestos
25 mm one inch Sans Serif
Gothic or Block
Cancer and Lung Disease Hazard
6 mm 1/4 inch Sans Serif
Gothic or Block
Authorized Personnel Only
6 mm 1/4 inch Gothic
Respirators and Protective
6 mm 1/4 inch Gothic
Clothing are Required in
this Area
Spacing between lines shall be at least equal to the height of the upper of
any two lines.
3.1.3.2
Warning Labels
Provide labels conforming to 29 CFR 1926.1101 of sufficient size to be
clearly legible, displaying the following legend:
DANGER
CONTAINS ASBESTOS FIBERS
AVOID CREATING DUST
CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD
BREATHING ASBESTOS DUST MAY
CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM
SECTION 13281N
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