Asbestos Control Program Flashcards
what is the Asbestos Control program instruction
OPNAVINST 5100.19
who is required to manage the Asbestos medical Surveillance program
IDC
what are characteristics of the Asbestos
Fibrous mineral which may contain iron, magnesium, calcium or sodium.
Fireproof.
Acid resistant.
High Tensile Strength.
Good heating and electrical insulation properties.
Moderate/good chemical resistance.
flexible properties
Heat Resistant from 500 - 1500 degrees Celsius
what are the 2 types of asbestos containing materials
Friable
non- friable
what is a characteristic of friable asbestos material
can be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure.
what are examples of friable asbestos material
Acoustic Insulation
Pipe Lagging
gasket material used in high temperature applications.
what examples of non friable asbestos material
Brake and clutch linings
Floor tiles and adhesives
Gaskets
Asbestos insulation or other asbestos-containing materials in good condition are generally not a health hazard when
properly secured and unlikely to be disturbed
Bound asbestos materials, such as gaskets, floor coverings, and cements are not generally a health hazard unless
work activities destroy their matrix.
what are specific work activities that disturb make up of asbestos material
Punching
Machining
Grinding
Sanding
loosely bound fibers are pulverized or easily crumbled creating microscopic contaminants that have been identified as a health hazard is called
Normal deterioration
what are the diseases resulting from asbestos exposure
Malignant Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma
asbestosis
what is the types of lung cancer
Malignant mesothelioma
what are characteristics of malignant mesothelioma
Tumor which lines the chest and abdominal cavity
possibly causes cancer in the GI tract
who is mesothelioma found in
rarely found except in those expose to asbestos after 10-45 years
asbestos combined with what drastically increases the rick of developing lung cancer
smoking
what is asbestosis
progressively worsening disease of the lung
recognized as disabling or even fatal occupation disease
the ships force protocol are responsible for
Repair and removal of materials that contain non-friable asbestos containing
material.
all navy ships have what type of asbestos
non friable
what does EART stand for
Emergency asbestos removal team
what is EART responsible for
Minor repair and removal of friable asbestos containing materials.
what afloat commands shall maintain an EART
any ship whos keel was laid prior to 1980
what are the safety officer responsibility IRT ships force protocol
ensure ship personnel are trained to accomplish the job
ensure that no asbestos containing materials are introduced onto the ship
what are the responsibilities of the engineering repair department head IRT ship force protocol
Provide equipment and protective clothing to asbestos workers.
Ensure personnel receive medical screening examinations.
Ensure that all asbestos containing materials are properly collected, stowed and
disposed.
what are the responsibilities of the division officer IRT ship force protocol
Notify Safety Officer and Engineering/Repair Officer when asbestos work is required or suspected.
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.
what are the responsibilities of the medical department representative IRT ship force protocol
Implements Asbestos Medical Surveillance Program
Asbestos is impossible to ID by what means
Visual inspection
what is the method to ID asbestos
Polarized Light Microscopy or transfer electron microscopy are acceptable methods to
ID fibers, which may be asbestos.
what are the methods to control asbestos hazards
Substitution
Engineering
administrative
PPE
what are the substitution methods to control asbestos hazards
Substitution with less hazardous materials approved under technical management of NAVSEASYSCOM
removal should be done by a shore facility
what are the engineering methods to control asbestos hazards
isolation and ventilation
what are the administrative methods to control asbestos hazards
The ship will prohibit the use of administrative controls (personnel rotation)
Keeping the exposure below the permissible exposure limit (PEL).
what are the PPE methods to control asbestos hazards
Full-body, one-piece disposable coveralls with hood (TYVEK).
Medium weight rubber gloves with a thin “under glove” to absorb perspiration.
Slip resistant plastic shoe covers or heavy polyethylene shoe covers with slip resistant soles.
Safety glasses or vented goggles.
Respiratory Protection
what is the AMSP designated for
ID S/S of asbestos related medical
conditions as early as possible through periodic medical evaluations.
The program also provides for ID of medical conditions which may increase the employee’s risk of impairment from asbestos exposure and for counseling of
workers on medical conditions related to asbestos exposure
placement of personnel into the AMSP is based upon?
past history and/or current exposure
or potential exposure to asbestos.
placement in AMSP is dependent upon what
industrial hygiene sampling data, and the
determination of the medical department representative.
EART Personnel must complete what training
Emergency Asbestos Response Team (A-760-2166) formal 2 day course
who conducts respirator fit testing
Respiratory protection manager
it is considered informal training
what is the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of asbestos
0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter of air flow (f/cc) calculated as an 8 hr. time weighted average (TWA) exposure
what is the excursion limit (EL) of asbestos
The EL is 1.0 f/cc averaged over a 30-minute sampling period.
what must the a physician do in regards to notification
written opinion on each individual for current or anticipated exposure.
what should the written opinion include
Medical conditions that would place the employee at increased risk of health
impairment due to exposure.
Any recommendations of limitations.
informed of the exam results and of any medical conditions resulting from exposure that require further follow-up/treatment
informed of increased risk of lung cancer due to smoking and asbestos exposure.
where should the copies of the physician written opinion go
Signed copy (original) to med record
copy to the employee and employees command within 30 days
the physicians written opinion shall not include what
findings or diagnosis unrelated to asbestos.
a members removal form the AMSP requires documentation on what form
SF 600
following transfer, discharge, or retirement of the individual what should happen to all shipboard asbestos records
records shall be transferred to supporting shore medical activity
what shall a supporting shore medical facility do for each ship
establish a file
what happens to the supporting shore medical facility file if a ship changes homeport
he file will be forwarded to the new supporting shore medical activity.
what happens to the supporting shore medical facility file if a ship is decommissioned
forward the asbestos record to BUMED.
how shall a Health record be marked in regards to asbestos
The exterior of the Health Record must be prominently marked:
“ASBESTOS” in 1 inch letters or mark block on H/R Jacket in Bold, Black Indelible Ink.
Documentation for inclusion into the AMSP include what forms
Preprinted SF600 (Medical Matrix)
OPNAV 5100/15, Part IV, Medical Department Determination
DD 2493-1, Initial Medical Questionnaire
DD 2493-2, Periodic Medical Questionnaire
NAVMED 6260/5, Periodic Health Evaluation, History and Physical Examination
NAVMED 6260/7, AMSP X-ray Interpretation for Pneumoconiosis
Physicians Written Opinion
Spirometry Data
