Requirements:
General

Only trained and qualified personnel may handle, remove, or otherwise disturb ACM. Managers and supervisors will ensure all personnel under their supervision are made aware of the requirements in this chapter and must immediately report any suspected asbestos hazard to the asbestos program manager.

Asbestos Work

Work with asbestos is classified following OSHA (see Definitions).

Class I Asbestos Work

Class I asbestos work may only be performed by asbestos subcontractors. SLAC personnel are prohibited from performing Class I work and from entering any area where Class I asbestos work is being performed.

Class II Asbestos Work

Class II asbestos work will be performed only by trained and qualified SLAC personnel or asbestos subcontractors, under the supervision of the asbestos program manager. Class II asbestos work that may result in personnel exposure to asbestos above the OSHA PEL of 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter may only be performed by an asbestos subcontractor. SLAC personnel performing Class II asbestos work will have a Job Hazard Analysis and Mitigation (JHAM) form approved by the asbestos program manager prior to any asbestos work and will perform all work in accordance with this JHAM.

Class III and IV Asbestos Work

Class III and IV asbestos work will be performed only by trained and qualified personnel. Personnel performing Class III and IV asbestos work will have a JHAM approved by their supervisor and a Class II work supervisor or manager prior to performing any asbestos work. (See Training)

Asbestos Work Notification

CGS will maintain records of all Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) work notifications, including notification by subcontractors, and cumulative information on renovations performed during the calendar year.

CGS will ensure the BAAQMD is notified at least 10 working days in advance of

• All demolition projects
• Renovations involving the abatement of ACM in amounts greater than or equal to 100 linear feet, 100 square feet, or 35 cubic feet
• Planned or actual renovations occurring within a time frame of no less than 30 days and no more than one year in which the total ACM removed is predicted to add up to a reportable quantity