5-2-2 Asbestos Control Program Flashcards
What is ASMP?
Asbestos Medical Surveillance Program
Asbestos Characteristics
- Contains Iron, Magnesium, Calcium or Sodium
- Fireproof
- Acid Resistant
- Heat Resistant from 500-1500 Celsius
2 Types of Asbestos
Friable: Can be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure
Non-Friable: Cannot be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to power by hand pressure
Friable Asbestos Locations
- Acoustic Insulation
- Pipe Lagging
- Sheet Gasket material used in high temperature applications
Non-Friable Locations
- Brake and Clutch Linings
- Floor Tiles and Adhesives
- Gaskets
When is Asbestos hazardous?
When work activities destroy their MATRIX
Specific Work Activities That Disturb the Make-up of Asbestos Materials
- Punching
- Grinding
- Sanding
- Machining
Diseases From Asbestos Exposure
Lung Cancer
- Malignant Mesothelioma: Tumor which lines the chest and abdominal cavity
- Mesothelioma: Rarely found except in those exposed to Asbestos, found 10-45 years later
- Asbestos combined with smoking drastically increases risk of lung cancer
Asbestosis
- Characterized by fibrosis of the lung
- Progressively worsening disease of the lung
- Disabling or even fatal occupational disease
Asbestos Protocol Types
Ship’s Force Protocol
- Repair and removal of materials that contain NON-FRIABLE asbestos containing material
- ALL Navy ships have non-friable asbestos
Emergency Asbestos Removal Team (EART) Protocol
- Minor repair and removal of FRIABLE asbestos containing materials
- All ships with. a keel laid prior to 1980n will have an EART
Ship’s Force Safety Officer Responsibilities
- Ensure ship’s personnel are trained to accomplish the job
- Ensure no asbestos containing materials are introduced to the ship
Engineering Officer/Dept. Head Responsibilities
- Provide PPE and equipment for work
- Ensure personnel receive medical exams
- Ensure asbestos materials are properly collected and stored while awaiting disposal
DIVO Responsibilities
- Ensure that all mandatory training is conducted
- Ensure that workplace is properly cleaned and cleared prior to allowing access after a repair job involving non-friable asbestos containing materials
EART Protocol Engineering/Repair Dept. Head
Identify and provide and list of personnel involved in asbestos operations to the medical department for consideration for entry into the AMSP
Asbestos Identification Process
Industrial Hygiene must identify any hazard associated with asbestos and provide to the ship how to eliminate or minimize the asbestos
Required Laboratory Analysis to Identify Asbestos
- Polarized Light Microscopy
- Transfer Electron Microscopy
Basic Principles For Controlling Hazards
- Substitution: With less hazardous material approved under NAVSEASYSCOM
- Engineering Controls: Isolation and Ventilation
- Administrative Controls
- PPE
ASMP Inclusion Criteria
- Designed to identify signs and symptoms of asbestos conditions through periodic medical evals
- Placement into AMSP is based on previous history, current exposure or potential asbestos exposure
- Placement is dependent on the IH sampling data and determination of the MDR
Asbestos Workers Training Requirements
- Emergency Asbestos Response Team (A-760-2166) is a 2 days formal course
- Respirator Fit-Testing. Selection and Maintenance, conducted by Respiratory protection manager (RPPM)
Asbestos Exposure Limits
- Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)
0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter(f/cc) of air, 8 hour average exposure - Excursion Limit (EL)
1.0 f/cc over 30 minute sampling period
Asbestos Notification Requirements
Physician Written Opinion
- Completed on each individual Medical Conditions that would place the member at an increased risk
- Statement employee was informed of exam results and any medical conditions form exposure that require follow-up care
- Statement that employee is at an increased risk of lung cancer with smoking and asbestos exposure
Removal From ASMP
Documented on SF 600
Asbestos Record Retention
Contained at supporting shore medical activity for permanent retention, supporting. medical facility will have a file for each ship
Documents for Inclusions into the AMSP
Preprinted SF 600 (Medical Matrix)
NAVMED 6260/5, PHA
Physicians Written Opinion
