Asbestos Awareness Policy - International Paper
Asbestos Awareness Policy - International Paper
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<strong>Asbestos</strong> <strong>Awareness</strong> <strong>Policy</strong> Contractor on Premises INTERNATIONAL PAPER<br />
Effective Date: 2/24/11 Franklin, VA<br />
Review Date: 2/24/11 Page1 of 11<br />
8.0 PROCEDURE<br />
8.1 Method of Determination<br />
8.1.1 Assume material contains asbestos.<br />
8.1.2 Only method of determining is through a laboratory analysis.<br />
8.1.2.1 This sample may only be obtained by a trained asbestos inspector.<br />
8.1.2.2 The Safety Manager or designee will have asbestos contractor to<br />
take samples.<br />
8.1.2.3 If handled incorrectly, could lead to unnecessary exposure.<br />
8.2 Permissible Level of Exposure<br />
8.2.1 The eight (8) hour OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit for asbestos is 0.1<br />
fibers/cubic centimeter of air.<br />
8.3 What to do with suspect materials -<br />
8.3.1 Do Not touch or disturb any suspect material.<br />
8.3.2 Notify supervisor of your suspicions.<br />
8.3.3 If conditions will not allow for an employee to wait for results of<br />
evaluation, the material in question must be considered asbestos and<br />
certified asbestos abatement contractor obtained to handle this material.<br />
8.3.4 Barricade for asbestos<br />
8.3.4.1 Rope off area and hang Danger signs and red/black danger tape.<br />
8.3.4.2 All employees are permitted to rope off area containing friable<br />
asbestos.<br />
8.3.4.3 No employee should enter area, unless certified in asbestos<br />
abatement.<br />
WARNING: Do not use this document after end of shift March 5, 2012
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