Asbestos
is considered to be a confirmed human carcinogen, meaning that it has the
ability to cause cancer in humans. Older buildings may contain asbestos. It was
used in light ballasts, insulation and in some floor tiles. If your facility
contains asbestos, you must comply with the regulations for asbestos.
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The employer must minimize
the release of asbestos into the air as far as reasonably practicable and keep
the work site clear of unnecessary accumulations. The employer must ensure that
the methods used to decontaminate the work area prevent the generation of
airborne asbestos. (Occupational Health and Safety Code, 28)
The employer must post signs at the entrances to a restricted area indicating
that asbestos is present, that only authorized persons may enter the area and
that eating, drinking and smoking are prohibited in the area. (Occupational Health and Safety Code, 29)
Clothing contamination
The employer must
provide workers with protective clothing, ensure that workers’ street clothing
is not contaminated and ensure that a worker does not leave a restricted area
until the worker has been decontaminated. If contaminated clothing is reused,
the employer must have the clothing laundered to ensure that the clothing is
decontaminated and there is no cross-contamination of other clothing.
(Occupational Health and Safety Code, 29)
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