Environmental Health and Safety

Asbestos Management Plan

ASBESTOS JOB CHECKLIST

P.M. SHOP

The following checklist is designed to aid the P.M. Shop in completing the procedures pertinent to asbestos abatement utilizing a glove bag or small negative air enclosure. This should not be construed as a complete list of requirements for all abatement jobs. If you have questions, contact your supervisor or the Asbestos Coordinator at EH&S. Additional information is located in the Asbestos Management Plan in the SDSU Hazard Control Program Manual.

• Area/s and acm have been assessed for their potential to release fibers
  
  
• EH&S has been notified (extension 4-6778)
  
  
• Entry is controlled to “regulated areas”
  
  
• Ventilation has been secured, diffusers are sealed
  
  
• AHERA “competent person” is on-site
  
  
• Respirators and other PPE is available and ready for use, including but not limited to disposable coveralls, gloves, safety glasses
  
  
• Visquene (2 layers) have been placed under and around the acm being disturbed
  
  
• TSI around removal location has been taped
  
  
• Tools, wipes and misc. equipment have been placed in glove bag
  
  
• Glove bag has been securely affixed. Seams have been sealed and are airtight
  
  
• Glove bag has been tested with smoke tube and does not leak
  
  
• Personal sampling pumps are calibrated with proper cartridges
  
  
• Area sampling pumps are calibrated and have proper cartridges
  
  
• Blank cartridges are available
  
  
• Access ways are posted and secured
  
  
• Amended water or wetting agents are available and are used
  
  
• Waste bags are properly labeled
  
  
• HEPA vacuum and/or other dust controlling methods are present and are being used
  
  
• Electrical circuits, etc. have been locked out-tagged-out
  
  
• Electrical cords are grounded and are not frayed
  
  
• Area is left clean, no (visible) signs of asbestos contamination
  
  
• Waste is double bagged and disposed properly