UNIT 5-2 ABSPESTOS Flashcards
what are characteristics of asbestos?
-fiborous
-fireproof
-heat resistant to 500-1500^C
flexible, high tensile strength, good insulator
what are the two types of asbestos containing materials?
friable and non-friable
describe friable asbestos materials
CAN BE CRUMBLED, pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure
describe non-friable asbestos material
CANNOT BE CRUMBLED, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand
what are examples of friable asbestos material
acoustic insulation
pipe lagging
sheet gasket
what are examples of non-friable asbestos material
brake and clutch linings
floor tiles and adhesives
gaskets
what disease can result from exposure to asbestos?
lung cancer and asbestosis
what are two types of lung cancer that result from asbestos exposure
malignant mesothelioma and mesothelioma
what is malignant mesothelioma
tumor which lines the chest and abdominal cavity
when is mesothelioma found?
rarely except in those exposed to asbestos 10-45 years later
describe asbestosis
progressively worsening disease of the lung
what does EART stand for
Emergency Asbestos Removal Team
what is the responsibility of the engineering and repair department head
identify and provide list of personnel involved in asbestos operations to medial
what are the only 2 ways to identify asbestos?
polarized light microscope or transfer electron microscope
EART must complete what training
A- 760-2166
what does PEL stand for
Permissible exposure limit
what are the two forms of asbestos exposure limits
permissible exposure limit (PEL) excursion limit (EL)
under what conditions does asbestos become a health hazard
when deteriorated due to punching grinding sanding machining normal deterioration
what is the responsibility of Ships force protocol
repair and remove NON-FRIABLE asbestos
all ships have non-friable asbestos
what is the responsibility of the Emergency Asbestos Removal Team (EART)
minor repair and removal of FRIABLE asbestos
which ships must maintain an EART?
keel laid prior 1980
what is the responsibility of Safety Officer
ship staff trained
no asbestos materials come onboard
what is the responsibility of Engineering Officer
provide equipment and PPE
staff receive medical screening exams
materials are properly collected and stored before disposal
what is the responsibility of Division officer
notify safety officer and Engineering Repair Officer when work is done
ensure training is completed
what is the responsibility of Medical Dept. Rep.
implement asbestos medical surveillance program
during EART protocol what is the responsibility of Safety officer
inspect each repair operation involving FRIABLE asbestos
ensure ship has required equipment
approve access to area
basic principles of identifying control hazards
substitution
engineering controls
administrative controls
PPE
what is the full body, one piece disposable coveralls with hood know as
TYVEK
what is the required PPE when dealing with asbestos
TYVEK double glove non-slip shoe safety glasses respiratory protection
what is the requirement to be placed in the Asbestos Medical Surveillance Program
prior or current exposure to asbestos
Asbestos workers are required to be training in
EART (A-760-2166)
respiratory fit testing
what is PEL and limits
Permissible exposure limit
.1 fiber per cubic centimeter (f/cc) of air, calculated as an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) exposure
what is EL and limits
Excursion Limit
1.0 fibers per cubic centimeter (f/cc) averaged over a 30 minute sampling period
what are the notification requirements of asbestos exposure
Physicians written opinion, and limitation recommendations
state medical conditions that put at increased risk
employee informed of exam results and increased risk
WILL NOT INCLUDE FINDINGS OR DX UNRELATED TO ASBESTOS
steps to distribution of notification requirements
signed copy to employee health record
copy employee and command within 30 days
WHAT FORM IS USED TO REMOVE SOMEONE FROM ASBESTOS MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM
SF 600
WHAT IS WRITEN OF THE EXTERIOR OF THE HEALTH RECORD
“ASBESTOS”. 1 INCH IN BOLD BLACK INK
What forms are included into AMSP
SF 600 OPNAV 5100/15 DD 2493-1 and -2 NAVMED 6260/5 and /7 Physicians written opinion Spirometry Data
