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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Asbestos is defined as a designated material in schedule B. Worker exposure must be as close to zero as reasonably practicable but must not exceed the exposure limits specified by ACGIH. The ACGIH limit is 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter. (The exposure limit applies to fibers longer than 5 micrometers with a diameter less than 3 micrometers and an aspect ratio greater then 3:1.) (Workplace Health Hazard Regulation 53/88, 19)
Where asbestos-containing materials are present in good condition in a building and there is little potential for the asbestos to be disturbed, an active program of building cleanup followed by proper maintenance and periodic reassessment must be implemented. The program must continue until all asbestos-containing materials are removed. (Guidelines for Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Program)
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