3-93 ASBESTOS DETERMINATION

Question 0

The DEP Asbestos Control Program has an

Answer 0

Emergency response team available around the clock

Question 1

NYC DEP has

Answer 1

2 stationary laboratories
Manhattan
Queens

Question 2

DEP has an Emergency Response vehicle

Answer 2

• Equipped with a mini lab
• On site analysis using this vehicle would be practice on Large Scale Multi Agency Incidents (Usually in Manhattan ie; steam explosion)

Question 3

When incoming samples are dry the estimated time is

Answer 3

30 minutes per sample

Question 4

When the incoming samples are wet

Answer 4

• They first must be dried

* Estimated time to analyze samples is 45 minutes

Question 5

It is the FDNY’s experience that our samples are

Answer 5

Usually wet or saturated

Question 6

The calibration of microscopes prior to analysis takes

Answer 6

20 minutes

Question 7

It is approximated that it would take

Answer 7

One hour from the time a sample is dropped off at the lab until an analysis is made

Question 8

Procedure and Guide for an officer in charge at a suspected asbestos incident

Answer 8

• Isolate suspected area and protect civilians and members from possible exposure
• Call Haz Mat Unit
• The Haz Mat bulk sampling technician is to take samples (DEP) will provide training to Haz Mat personnel in this procedure
• Contact DEP and arrange for lab activation
• Arrange for transport of material to DEP lab
• Results of tests will indicate future actions. It is expected that test results will be available in a little more than 1 hour