27 Asbestos Safety Manual Environmental Health and Safety K Emergency Procedures General Responses to emergency situations are pre-planned during asbestos abatement projects. Emergency situations that may occur will be covered by the contractor and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) prior to any project. Specific emergency references are listed in the University Asbestos Abatement Specifications and should be present on the construction site. Minor Fiber Release Episode In the event of any uncontrolled or unintentional disturbance of less than 3 linear or 3 square feet of falling or dislodged asbestoscontaining material (ACM), resulting in a visible emission, the following procedures need to be followed: • Restrict access into the area. • Do not attempt to clean. • Notify EH&S at (515) 294-5359. EH&S will do the following: • Post signs and demarcate the restricted area. • Ensure only trained personnel enter the restricted area. • Thoroughly saturate the debris. • Clean the area using HEPA filtered vacuums and wet methods. • Place any asbestos debris in a leak tight sealed container. • Repair the area of damage using non-asbestos containing materials. Major Fiber Release Episodes In the event of any uncontrolled or unintentional disturbance of more than 3 linear or 3 square feet of falling or dislodged asbestoscontaining material, resulting in a visible emission, the following procedures need to be followed: • Restrict entry into the area. • Do not attempt to clean. • Notify EH&S at (515) 294-5359. EH&S will do the following: • Post signs and demarcate the restricted area. • Ensure only trained personnel enter the restricted area. • Shut off or modify air handling systems to prevent migration of fibers to other areas. • EH&S will design a response action in accordance with the severity of the situation. Note: • Restrict access into area • Do not attempt to clean • Notify EH&S at (515) 294-5359
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