personnel working in the immediate area or on equipment/surfaces that may contain PACM. Contractors shall ensure that appropriate control techniques are utilized (area isolation, decontamination and control, glove bags), to eliminate exposure to University personnel during testing, abatement and control projects. All project areas shall be prominently and suitably labeled in accordance with the most current and strictest regulatory requirements. FACILITIES ACTIVITIES ON OR AROUND PACM Facilities Services personnel shall not disturb any PACM prior to evaluation and abatement. Work which may be affected include tasks such as: Fire door repair Plumbing work requires pipe insulation removal Electrical work which requires handling or removal of asbestos insulated wiring Boiler work affected PACM components (insulation etc.) Tile and/or grout removal which may contain asbestos Wall penetrations into wallboard which may be PACM Roof repair or penetration where roofing material may be PACM Steam line or valve operation where access may impact insulation Facilities shall contact the EH&S Department for evaluation and abatement if necessary prior to commencing any work. Facilities personnel shall assume that material is PACM where it is suspect until proven otherwise by a qualified individual or documentation. Facilities staff should notify EH&S of any dangerous conditions immediately. A dangerous condition would be one in which PACM is visibly damaged and may become airborne. Asbestos material should not be disturbed, swept up or otherwise damaged. General practices Custodial practices on ACM tile floors should include: wet methods on floors Utilizing low buffer speeds and non-aggressive pads Restricted practices include: Dry buffing floors in buildings built prior to 1980, unless floors have been replaced.
personnel working in the immediate area or on equipment/surfaces that may contain PACM. Contractors shall ensure that appropriate control techniques are utilized (area isolation, decontamination and control, glove bags), to eliminate exposure to University personnel during testing, abatement and control projects. All project areas shall be prominently and suitably labeled in accordance with the most current and strictest regulatory requirements. FACILITIES ACTIVITIES ON OR AROUND PACM Facilities Services personnel shall not disturb any PACM prior to evaluation and abatement. Work which may be affected include tasks such as: Fire door repair Plumbing work requires pipe insulation removal Electrical work which requires handling or removal of asbestos insulated wiring Boiler work affected PACM components (insulation etc.) Tile and/or grout removal which may contain asbestos Wall penetrations into wallboard which may be PACM Roof repair or penetration where roofing material may be PACM Steam line or valve operation where access may impact insulation Facilities shall contact the EH&S Department for evaluation and abatement if necessary prior to commencing any work. Facilities personnel shall assume that material is PACM where it is suspect until proven otherwise by a qualified individual or documentation. Facilities staff should notify EH&S of any dangerous conditions immediately. A dangerous condition would be one in which PACM is visibly damaged and may become airborne. Asbestos material should not be disturbed, swept up or otherwise damaged. General practices Custodial practices on ACM tile floors should include: wet methods on floors Utilizing low buffer speeds and non-aggressive pads Restricted practices include: Dry buffing floors in buildings built prior to 1980, unless floors have been replaced.
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