Removal of vinyl asbestos floor tile which has been classified as RACM and sheet flooring may be done using the following procedures:
- (1) Removal shall be done only by licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractors, using only Asbestos Abatement Workers.
- (2) The Department of Labor shall be notified of all such removals, in accordance with Section 380:50-9-1 of these rules.
- (3) Workers shall wear, at a minimum, a full-face air purifying respirator with HEPA filters. If organic solvents are used, both HEPA and organic filters shall be utilized, as required.
- (4) Air monitoring shall be in conformance with Subchapter 11 of these Rules.
- (5) There shall be a decontamination shower adjacent to the work area, or in a location convenient to the work area, protected from the public. If the shower is not adjacent to the work area, workers shall put on a clean protective suit to walk to the shower, keeping the respirator in place.
- (6) The work area shall be properly secured and marked.
- (7) All air handlers effecting the work area shall be disabled.
- (8) All electrical power within arms reach of the floor shall be locked out or securely covered to prevent water intrusion or contact by workers.
- (9) Critical barriers shall be erected.
- (10) There shall be a minimum of one layer of 4-mil poly covering the walls.
- (11) There shall be sufficient negative air machines in the work area to provide 4 air changes per hour. The negative air machines need not be externally vented.
- (12) Asbestos-containing adhesive may be re moved by manually scraping, or with the use of non-toxic, low flammability solvents, provided necessary precautions are taken.
- (13) Any water escaping from the work area shall be considered to have created a breach of containment, and shall be handled accordingly, including immediately contacting DOL.
Amended at 9 Ok Reg 3309, eff 7-27-92
Amended at 18 Ok Reg 3523, eff 9-14-01