26-11 Asbestos

Question 1

When does asbestos pose a health risk?

Answer 1

when fibres are present in air

Question 2

When should it be assumed that there is asbestos present in building construction?

Answer 2

buildings constructed prior to 1992.

Question 3

When are FF and Fire Investigators exempt from Ontario Regulations pertaining to asbestos on construction projects and in buildings and repair operations?

Answer 3

upon arrival of FD at emergency scene and continues through until completion of origin and cause investigation activities.

Question 4

When are FD NOT exempt from Ontario Regulations pertaining to asbestos?

Answer 4

1. non- emergency FD activities (incl. training in acquired buildings)
2. building construction or maintenance of operations in sire stations

Question 5

During emergency ops, what should be done when there is a potential exposure? (3)

Answer 5

1. wear SCBA
2. wet surfaces to minimize fibre disruption
3. conduct on-site decon of FF prior ot removing SCBA

Question 6

What is guideline for post- incident clean-up? (4)

Answer 6

1. wear appropriate respiratory protection
2. brush off debris from PPE, tools, equipment
3. gently rinse off equipment w/ low pressur ewater or wipe with damp cloth
4. use vaccum with HEPA filter (H204) can be used in lieu of rinsing with water

Question 7

Where should cloths used for cleaning be left?

Answer 7

with property owner

Question 8

What form should be filled out after potential exposure to asbestos?

Answer 8

WIIR