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Bird Island St. Mary’s Asbestos Plan
Bird Island School Asbestos-Management-Plan
| PLAN REVIEW | |
| Reviewer | Date |
| Brian Parrie | 1/23/2014 |
Contact: Tracy Bertrand, Chris Nissen
320-365-3693
ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT
Purpose
The purpose of this program is to establish guidelines and procedures in the operations and maintenance of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) at St. Mary’s School Bird Island to protect all employees, contractors, visitors, and vendors from potential health hazards of asbestos-related diseases.
This Program applies to all buildings and structures owned by St. Mary’s School Bird Island, to all employees and sub-contractors of St. Mary’s School Bird Island, to occupants of St. Mary’s School Bird Island buildings, and to external organizations who may come into contact with or disturb ACM in St. Mary’s School Bird Island buildings. The Program applies to routine work during which an employee might encounter asbestos as well as work undertaken to repair or remove ACM.
Policy
It is the policy of St. Mary’s School Bird Island that only qualified employees shall be involved in any asbestos repairs, maintenance, or removal. All unqualified employees shall be protected from exposure to asbestos fibers by isolating and controlling access to all affected areas during asbestos work. All tasks involving the disturbance of ACM will be conducted only after appropriate work controls have been identified and implemented. A qualified supervisor shall be available at asbestos-controlled work sites during all activities. Proper personal protective equipment, vacuums, and HEPA filters shall be used and properly maintained. If outside contractors are used, the St. Michael’s Parocial School shall ensure all contractor employees have been properly trained and have been issued proper equipment and protective gear.
Responsibilities
Management
- Ensure all ACM is identified and labeled
- Ensure training is effective for authorized employees
- Conduct medical surveillance of affected employees
- Establish engineering controls for all work with ACM
- Provide adequate and proper equipment and personal protective gear
- Ensure proper disposal of all ACM
- Ensure that annual notifications are published
Supervisors
- Qualified supervisors shall provide effective on-site management during work with ACM.
- Supervisors will notify Asbestos Contact Person immediately upon discovering damaged asbestos material.
Employees
- Qualified employees must follow the exact procedures for repair or removal of ACM, including proper use of containment equipment, clean up equipment, and personal protective gear.
- Unqualified employees are to stay clear of all asbestos work areas and report any damaged ACM to their supervisor.
Hazards
Asbestos is a common, naturally occurring group of fibrous minerals. Asbestos fibers have been used in a variety of building materials; however, the St. Mary’s School Bird Island takes an aggressive effort to use non-asbestos containing materials in new construction and renovation projects. Generally, most asbestos is found in pipe insulation, doors, textured paints and plasters, structural fireproofing, and floor tiles. Friable asbestos (that is, material that contains more than 0.1% asbestos by weight and can be crumbled by hand) is a potential hazard because it can release fibers into the air if damaged. Long-term exposure to airborne asbestos is necessary for chronic lung disease. Significant and long-term exposure to asbestos from activities that directly disturb ACM (such as asbestos mining) can lead to a variety of respiratory diseases, including asbestosis and mesothelioma (cancer of the lung lining). Asbestosis is a non-malignant, irreversible disease resulting in fibrosis of the lung. Asbestos-related cancers tend also to result from substantial long-term exposure; however, mesothelioma may result from much smaller exposures to asbestos.
Hazard Control
Engineering Controls
Engineering controls include the use of enclosures such as monitoring equipment, glove bags, tenting, negative pressure work areas, HEPA filters, controlled vacuums, water misters, and other equipment to ensure containment and clean up of asbestos work areas.
Administrative Controls
All qualified workers shall be issued proper personal protective equipment, such as respirators, disposable coveralls, gloves, etc. Written procedures and management authorizations are required for all work involving ACM.
Training Controls
All qualified employees, supervisors, and managers shall receive the proper level of training, as outlined in this program.
Definitions
Asbestos is a generic term describing a family of naturally occurring fibrous silicate minerals. As a group, the minerals are noncombustible, do not conduct heat or electricity, and are resistant to many chemicals. Although there are several other varieties that have been used commercially, the most common asbestos mineral types likely to be encountered in District buildings are chrysotile (white asbestos), amosite (brown asbestos), and crocidolite (blue asbestos). Among these, white asbestos is by far the most common asbestos mineral present in District buildings.
Friable Asbestos means finely divided asbestos or ACM or any ACM that can be crumbled, pulverized, or powdered by hand pressure. Individual fibers in friable ACM can potentially become airborne and can then present a health hazard. Three types of friable material commonly used in buildings are sprayed fibrous fireproofing, decorative or acoustic texture coatings, and thermal insulation.
Non-friable Asbestos includes a range of products in which asbestos fiber is effectively bound in a solid matrix from which asbestos fiber cannot normally escape. Non-friable asbestos includes a variety of products including asbestos cement tiles and boards and asbestos-reinforced vinyl floor tiles. Cutting, braking, sanding, drilling, or similar activities can release asbestos fiber from even non-friable asbestos materials.
Asbestos Work Categories
Category 1 work includes the installation or removal of non-friable asbestos in which the asbestos fiber is locked in a binder such as cement, vinyl, or asphalt that holds the material together.
Category 2 work involves work with friable asbestos that is of short duration in situations which create low levels of airborne asbestos. Examples of category 2 work are enclosure of friable asbestos; application of tape or sealant to asbestos-containing pipe insulation; minor removal of friable asbestos; and minor installation, maintenance, or repair work above false ceilings where sprayed asbestos fireproofing is present on beams.
Category 3 Work involves possible exposure to friable asbestos over long periods of time or work that generates high levels of asbestos. Included in category 3 work are removal projects where relatively large amounts of asbestos are removed from a building (including removal of friable asbestos from structural material), and cleaning or removal of heating or air handling equipment that has been insulated with asbestos. Also included in category 3 work are cutting or grinding of ACM using power tools.
Rules
General Rules
- When in doubt, treat all material as containing asbestos and comply with all applicable rules and regulations and protective measures.
- Certified and licensed asbestos abatement personnel will handle all ACM. The friability of the ACM will dictate the type of removal/maintenance required.
- Employees who are uncertified and unlicensed will not handle any ACM >1%. This will include encapsulation projects, renovation/removal, and/or demolition of any type of structure. This will prevent the potential for accidental exposure from the mishandling of any ACM.
- When an uncertified, unlicensed employee questions whether he/she may be handling suspect ACM, the employee will immediately contact his/her supervisor. The employee shall not resume working at the site until the area has been checked to verify the material is not ACM.
- Uncertified, unlicensed employees will not cross over a barrier/containment area where asbestos projects are in progress.
- Any employee who discovers ACM or suspect ACM in damaged or poor condition should report it to his/her supervisor so the identified material is repaired.
Rules Regarding Medical Examinations
- Employees assigned to asbestos removal will be given medical examinations at the District’s expense in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.1101 and 40 CFR 763 – Subpart G:
- Within 30 days of first employment or assignment to a job exposing the employee to asbestos containing material,
- Annually, and
- Within 30 days of termination of employment.
- Medical examination for employees assigned to asbestos removal will include:
- Medical and work history with special emphasis directed to symptoms of the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, and digestive tract;
- Medical questionnaire contained in 29 CFR 1926.1101; and
- A physical examination including a chest roentgenogram and pulmonary function test that includes measurement of the employee’s forced vital capacity and expiratory volume.
- No employee shall be assigned to tasks requiring the use of respirators if an examining physician determines the employee will be unable to function normally while using it or that the employee might otherwise be impaired.
- Records of all physical examinations performed for work-related asbestos activities will be maintained permanently by the District.
Rules Regarding Asbestos Inventory
- The District has conducted surveys and prepared a written inventory of the type and locations of ACM to:
- Allow for periodic condition inspections, and
- Allow for maintenance and repair of damaged asbestos.
- For each building the inventory contains the following information:
- Type of ACM (sprayed fireproofing, texture coating, or thermal insulation);
- The location of the material; and
- When is has been sampled, the type and percentage of asbestos present.
- Also included in the survey information are sampling results showing the absence of asbestos in material that might be mistaken for an ACM.
Asbestos Identification
An asbestos identification system is used to alert people to the presence of asbestos. Asbestos is identified by tags, stickers, pipe labels, signs, and other high visibility means. Where feasible, stickers indicate the presence of asbestos in thermal insulation, in asbestos board and tiles, and in other locations. Warnings may also be placed near the entrances of rooms, particularly mechanical rooms where unusually large amounts of asbestos may be present.
Inspection
Inspection of the condition of friable asbestos is integrated into the Maintenance Department routine inspection program. Periodic inspections and reports on the status of facilities and equipment in District buildings are produced to note damage to asbestos that might result in release of asbestos. When damaged ACM is discovered a work order will be issued to initiate the assessment/remediation as required.
Access Control
Access to mechanical and electrical rooms, service shafts, tunnels, and other locations is to be restricted where asbestos may be present in unusually large amounts and where other hazards may also be present. Such areas are locked and accessible only to authorized personnel. Where sprayed asbestos-containing fireproofing is present in a building above a false ceiling, access to the space is restricted to Maintenance Department employees, Communications Services, or authorized contractors.
Repair and Maintenance of ACM
Should an employee or a contractor encounter material that is not identified and is not listed in the Asbestos Inventory and which might reasonably be expected to be asbestos, the person will stop any work that could create airborne asbestos and report the discovery to a supervisor. Where it is determined that friable ACM is in a condition that could likely lead to inhalation exposure, the supervisor will immediately limit access to the location and initiate repairs, removal, or encapsulation. Where there is reasonable doubt about the composition of a friable material, it will be treated as asbestos until testing demonstrates that asbestos is present at levels below 1%. Cleanup and repair of asbestos-containing material will only be carried out by the appropriate clean-up procedure by employees or contractors who have been properly trained.
When routine work is to take place in an area where asbestos is present or when the work might disturb friable asbestos, employees will be informed of the potential for exposure through a notation on the work order. If upon reviewing the work situation, the employee believes that normal work practices do not provide an adequate measure of safety, the employee will report these concerns to the supervisor. The supervisor will review the work situation and authorize any required additional precautions. All employees, visitors, vendors, and contractors will be notified in advance when work involving asbestos is to be carried out in any area of District buildings that they occupy.
Training
All District St. Mary’s School Bird Island who remove, repair, or work around friable asbestos and those whose work might disturb friable ACM will be trained to carry out their work without endangering themselves, their coworkers, or other building occupants.
Level 1 Training
All affected Maintenance Department employees who do not receive levels 2 or 3 training will receive Level 1 training which will acquaint them with:
- The types, properties, and uses of asbestos;
- Ways to recognize asbestos;
- The hazards of asbestos fiber inhalation;
- Types of activities which could release asbestos fibers; and
- The District Asbestos Inventory and Asbestos Identification State and Federal regulations regarding work with asbestos and disposal of asbestos-containing waste.
Refresher training will be provided every second year. Only those with Level 1 training will be allowed to carry out or supervise Category 1 asbestos work.
Level 2 Training
All District employees who conduct or may be expected to conduct Category 2 or 3 work will receive training in:
- All Level 1 topics;
- Ways to recognize and avoid damage to ACM;
- The use, fitting, limitations, care, and disposal of protective equipment;
- Asbestos containment and ventilation during removal; and
- Wet and dry clean up procedures.
Refresher training will be provided every second year. Except for actual asbestos removal, only those with Level 2 training will be allowed to carry out or supervise Category 2 asbestos work.
Level 3 Training
Level 3 training will be provided for insulators and others who are authorized to remove friable asbestos and for those who supervise asbestos removal work that is performed by either District Employees or external contractors. Level 3 training provides practical hands-on experience in all phases of small and medium scale asbestos removal. Those who will carry out small-scale asbestos removal work will receive additional on-the-job training working with experienced asbestos workers.
Contracted Work
Asbestos Removal Work
Major asbestos removal is normally contracted to external firms who specialize in asbestos removal work. The District requires that all such work be carried out in accord with the requirements established by State and Federal regulations. At all such projects the contractor will ensure that cleanup is properly completed and that all asbestos and asbestos-contaminated material is collected and disposed of in accord with the EPA regulations. The contractor will be required to submit air-testing results to demonstrate that the cleanup has been carried out properly and the area can be reoccupied safely.
Other Work
The District often employs contractors to service equipment such as elevators, telephones, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment, and to carry out other construction and renovation projects. When contractors are required to work in areas where asbestos is present or there is a possibility of disrupting friable asbestos, the District will provide:
- Notification of the known locations and types of asbestos present (or suspected to be present) in the area where the contractor will work, and
- Information on District asbestos labeling system. The District requires that contractors carrying out tasks which could potentially create asbestos-containing dust:
- Follow work practices that reduce to the extent practical the creation of airborne asbestos dust and which meet the asbestos safety standards set by State and Federal regulations.
- Immediately report to the asbestos program manager when damage occurs to ACM, and
- Employ only workers who have been trained in asbestos safety.
Asbestos Work Procedures
Discovering Damaged Asbestos
When asbestos is discovered the following steps describe the actions to be taken by trade Employees and their supervisors. The steps comply with District Asbestos Policy, which states the long-term goal is to remove all asbestos and the short-term goal is to manage asbestos to minimize exposure to airborne asbestos. It is important to note that all asbestos is to be logged in the inventory, regardless of its state of repair.
- Complete the Asbestos Inventory Form – The employee is to complete the first section of the Asbestos Inventory Form and submit it to his/her Supervisor.
- Sampling – The Supervisor will determine if samples are required to confirm the existence of asbestos. Checking the inventory to see if asbestos in that location has already been tested will do this. If necessary, the Supervisor will close off an area (mechanical spaces) or shut down equipment (air handling units) pending test results and remedial action.
- Repair/Removal and Cleanup – If the asbestos is damaged, it is certain a clean up will be required. The clean up and repair should happen together. The repair and clean up will be charged to a work order and the number recorded on the Inventory Form. If removal is required, the supervisor will determine whether the removal will be carried out by a contractor or by District Employees. The work order number must be logged on the Inventory Form.
- Labeling – All known ACM should be labeled. For asbestos containing pipe insulation, yellow paint will be applied directly to the insulation. In areas where asbestos is present in multiple locations it will be sufficient to provide warning signage at each entry point into a room. Blue paint will be applied to any new insulation that is not readily obvious to be asbestos free.
- Logging in Database – After completing the Asbestos Inventory Form, it will be given to the District asbestos program manager for logging into the Asbestos Inventory.
Clean up of ACM
Asbestos only poses a health hazard when it becomes airborne and people inhale the fiber. When asbestos-containing material has been disturbed, effective clean up will ensure that asbestos does not present a health hazard. Clean up of dust that might contain traces of asbestos, such as a custodian might encounter in routine cleaning in buildings where asbestos is present, will not require special precautions. To ensure that clean up of significant quantities of asbestos will not cause a health hazard, the following procedure will be followed:
- Clean up of significant amounts of ACM will be only be done by Employees who have been trained and who are wearing appropriate protective clothing and a fitted, air-purifying respirator.
- Dry sweeping of asbestos-containing waste and other clean up activities that will create airborne dust are not permitted.
- Large pieces of ACM will be collected by hand and properly bagged in accord with the disposal procedure.
- When ever possible, asbestos dust will be thoroughly wetted and clean up with a wet mop or a HEPA type vacuum. Contaminated water will be discharged to a sewer. Containers, mops and other equipment that might be contaminated with asbestos will be rinsed with water and the rinse water discharged to a sewer.
If additional clean up is need it will be carried out using a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter. Within Maintenance Department there is one vacuum assigned for asbestos clean up.
Non-friable ACM Work
Asbestos that is effectively bonded in a non-asbestos matrix cannot easily become airborne. As such, provided the material is not broken or abraded, there is little risk of inhalation exposure to asbestos. To ensure that minor work involving non-friable asbestos (including vinyl asbestos tile, asbestos asphalt roofing, and asbestos ceiling and wall tile) the following procedure will be followed:
- Before beginning the work the worker will carefully inspect the ACM to ensure that the planned work will not create airborne asbestos dust.
- Where dust that might contain asbestos fiber is present, the worker will clean the material using a wet method or a HEPA filtered vacuum.
- Following completion of the task the worker will carry out any required clean wet methods or a HEPA filtered vacuum and will then carefully bag for disposal all asbestos-containing waste.
Note: Cutting, drilling, sanding or breaking the material are likely to create airborne asbestos dusts and will require additional precautions.
Work Above False Ceilings
Only workers who have successfully completed Level 2 Asbestos Safety Training and who are authorized to do so by the asbestos program manager may move ceiling tiles or perform work above the dropped ceilings where asbestos insulation is present on building structure. The following procedure shall be used whenever minor work (such as installation of telephone or computer lines, or servicing of ventilation or lighting system components) requires work above the suspended ceiling:
- Before removing a ceiling tile, the area around the tile shall be isolated by creating an enclosure of 4-mil or heavier polyethylene sheeting. The sheeting shall be taped to the ceiling t-bar and the floor using duct tape.
- Those working within the enclosure shall wear a pair of coveralls and a properly fitted, air-purifying respirator equipped with a particulate filter designed to remove asbestos fibers from inhaled air.
- Air supply or return grills located within the enclosure shall be sealed with 4-mil or thicker polyethylene sheeting to prevent contamination of the ventilation system.
- The ceiling tile shall be carefully removed and the upper surface vacuumed with a vacuum fitted with a HEPA filter.
- The worker shall then carefully vacuum the upper surface of surrounding tiles before carrying out the assigned task.
- Following completion of the above-the-ceiling work, the removed ceiling tile shall be replaced and the interior of the enclosure carefully cleaned using wet cleaning techniques or a HEPA filtered vacuum.
Note: Additional precautions may be required depending upon the specific tasks to be undertaken. Any task that is likely to disrupt the sprayed-on insulation will require additional precautions.
Repairs to ACM
Where asbestos is known or believed to be present in damaged insulation, repairs or removal are needed to prevent asbestos fiber from becoming airborne. Only workers who have successfully completed Level 3 Asbestos Safety training and who are authorized to do so may undertake such repairs or removal. The following procedure will be used whenever minor repairs to asbestos containing insulation is undertaken:
- Access to areas where minor repair is to be carried out will be restricted to authorized people only. When necessary, signs will be posted advising of access restrictions.
- Workers repairing asbestos-containing insulation will wear coveralls and a properly fitted, air-purifying respirator equipped with a particulate filter designed to remove asbestos fibers from inhaled air.
- Before beginning the repair, the area will be carefully cleaned using the Clean-up of Asbestos-Containing Material Procedure.
- When feasible a drop cloth shall then be placed beneath the insulation to be repaired.
- Before beginning the repair, all feasible steps (wetting with amended water, encapsulating adjacent asbestos-containing material, etc.) will be taken to prevent the release of asbestos fibers.
- Following the repair the worker will carefully bag for disposal all asbestos- containing waste and clean the surrounding area using wet cleaning techniques or a HEPA filtered vacuum.
Single-Use Glove Bag Procedure
The following procedure will be followed when single-use asbestos removal glove bags are used. The procedure may only be used on tasks that are small enough to be completely enclosed in the glove bag and which do not leave exposed asbestos in place when the bag is removed.
Preparation:
Only a Employee who has completed level 3 training and who is wearing appropriate coveralls and an air-purifying respirator (3M 6000 Series with a purple, 6240 particulate filter or equivalent) will carry out glove bag removal of asbestos.
Before beginning removal work, access to the area will be restricted. If the work site is located in areas where other Maintenance Department Employees might be exposed to asbestos, and in all work sites located in publicly accessible areas, warning notices will be posted.
Steps will be taken to prevent accidental movement, contact with heat, cold or electricity, or release of chemicals.
The work area will be cleaned using a HEPA filtered vacuum or wet cleaning to remove asbestos-containing material contaminating the immediate work area. Where possible a plastic sheet will then be placed beneath the pipe or fitting from which the asbestos is to be removed.
Steps will be taken to prevent exposure where damage to the insulation might allow release of fibers. Steps include making temporary repairs using duck tape or wetting the exposed fiber using amended water.
Glove Bag Removal:
The asbestos-containing material will be thoroughly wetted using amended water.
With tools in bag, the single-use bag will be positioned and secured using adhesive and tape as necessary.
Working through the gloves, the asbestos will be removed exercising care to avoid puncturing the bag.
When removal is compete or bag is full, sprayer (containing amended water) will be inserted into the bag and the pipe or fitting, tools and the bag interior will be washed.
Tools will then be placed in an inverted glove withdrawn from bag and the glove sealed from the bag using duct tape.
The tools will then be removed by cutting through the duct tape ensuring that both the bag and the glove remain sealed.
The tools will then be submerged in water and the glove opened. Tools will be cleaned under water.
The glove bag will then be carefully removed, sealed and placed in a sealed container pending packaging for disposal.
Clean Up:
The surface of the pipe or fitting will be carefully wet wiped and treated with sealer.
The plastic sheet will then be carefully wet wiped and rolled up.
All solid waste created during removal jobs including glove bags, disposable coveralls, wipe rags and plastic sheeting will be treated as asbestos containing waste and handled as detailed in the disposal procedure.
Multiple-Use Glove Bag Procedure
This procedure describes the use of multiple use glove bags. It may be used on tasks that require the bag to be repositioned to complete the entire job.
Preparation:
Only a Employee who has completed level 3 training and who is wearing appropriate coverall and an air purifying respirator (3M 6000 Series with a purple, 6240 particulate filter or equivalent) will carry out glove bag removal of asbestos.
Before beginning removal work, access to the area will be restricted. If the work site is located in areas where other Maintenance Department Employees might be exposed to asbestos and in all work sites located in publicly accessible areas, warning notices will be posted.
Steps will be taken to prevent accidental movement, contact with heat, cold or electricity, or release of chemicals.
The work area will be cleaned using a HEPA filtered vacuum or wet cleaning to remove asbestos-containing material contaminating the immediate work area. Where possible a plastic sheet will then be placed beneath the pipe or fitting from which the asbestos is to be removed.
Steps will be taken to prevent exposure where damage to the insulation might allow release of fibers. Steps include making temporary repairs using duck tape or wetting the exposed fiber using amended water.
Glove Bag Removal:
The asbestos containing material will be thoroughly wetted using amended water.
With tools in bag, the bag will be positioned and secured using adhesive and tape as necessary.
Working through the gloves, the asbestos will be removed exercising care to avoid puncturing the bag.
When removal is compete or bag is full, sprayer (containing amended water) will be connected to the valve and the pipe or fitting, tools and the bag interior will be washed. If the bag is repositioned to remove additional asbestos, remaining exposed ends of asbestos will be thoroughly damped.
Tools will then be placed in an inverted glove withdrawn from bag and the glove sealed from the bag using duct tape.
The tools will then be removed by cutting through the duct tape ensuring that both the bag and the glove remain sealed.
The tools will then be submerged in water and the glove opened. Tools will be cleaned under water.
The glove bag will then be removed and placed in a sealed container pending packaging for disposal.
Clean Up:
The surface of the pipe or fitting will be carefully wet wiped and treated with sealer.
The plastic sheet will then be carefully wet wiped and rolled up.
All solid waste created during removal jobs including glove bags, disposable coveralls, wipe rags and plastic sheeting will be treated as asbestos containing waste and handled as detailed in the disposal procedure.
Modified Enclosure Procedure
The following Modified Enclosure Method may be used for removal of asbestos from ceilings, walls, beams, pipes, or other equipment providing that the job is small enough that it can be completed within one shift without the need for repeated entry into the work area.
The method may not be used for jobs involving:
Amosite, Crocidolite, or Friable asbestos of any type.
Additional precautions will be required if the exhaust air cannot be discharged outdoors. Modified enclosure removals may only be undertaken by Employees who have completed level three training and who have received modified enclosure removal training.
Preparation:
If dust that might contain asbestos is present, pre clean the work site using wet cleaning or HEPA vacuum cleaning.
Protect floor, walls equipment within the work area that might be damaged by water.
Ensure that steps are taken to protect workers from any energized equipment or systems located within the work area.
Post signs and restrict access to work area.
Seal area to prevent air leakage into adjacent areas or air handling system using framing as necessary, 150 mil plastic sheeting, tape, sealants and caulking as required. Construct an overlapping, double curtained entrance to work area.
Install HEPA filtered negative air unit in work area. Unit must provide 4 air changes per hour while maintaining a pressure difference of -0.02 inches of water. Direct filtered exhaust air outdoors.
Removal:
Employees entering the work are shall wear a disposable Tyvek type suit including a head cover and an air purifying respirator (3M 6000 Series with a purple, 6240 particulate filter or equivalent).
With the area sealed and negative air unit in operation, saturate asbestos- containing material with amended water using airless sprayer.
Remove asbestos using additional amended water as needed being careful not to create airborne dust.
Brush the area from which asbestos has been removed and then wet wipe or vacuum to remove final traces of asbestos. Following removal of asbestos, treat the area with slow dry sealer.
Clean up:
Place all waste in specially marked heavy-duty asbestos waste disposal bags. Seal waste bags securely using duct tape before removing from the enclosure. Wipe all tools with a damp cloth to remove traces of asbestos contamination before removing them from the enclosure.
Wet wipe or vacuum (using the designated shop vac marked ASBESTOS ONLY) all areas within the enclosure not covered by plastic to remove traces of asbestos. If a HEPA filtered shop vac was used, it shall be wiped with a damp cloth and the hose end covered with tape before being removed from the enclosure. If the vac is to be opened to change a filter or bag, the work will be carried out in an enclosure under negative pressure with HEPA filtered air exhausted outdoors.
Wet wipe the interior of plastic sheeting used to form the enclosure. Remove plastic by rolling, wet wiping any visible particulate matter that make be visible. Wet wipe the disposable Tyvek suit and remove. Place the plastic sheeting, the suit and the used respirator cartridges in an asbestos waste bag along with other remaining contaminated material.
Arrange for reconnection of any services running through the work area that were disconnected to accommodate removal work.
Dispose of waste as per waste disposal procedure.
Disposal of Asbestos-Containing Waste Materials
Handling and disposal of asbestos-containing waste is regulated by both State and Federal regulations. To ensure compliance with these regulations and to ensure that no one is exposed to asbestos the following procedure is to be followed:
Only an Employee who has completed Level 2 training and who is wearing appropriate air purifying respirator will package asbestos waste.
Waste asbestos will be thoroughly wetted and then placed in specially labeled 6 mil plastic bags. The bag will be securely sealed using duct tape. The bagged asbestos will then be placed in a second, labeled 6-mil plastic bag that is again taped closed.
Asbestos waste may be transported from the location where it was produced to an interim storage location if the bags are free from punctures or tears and if the outside of the bag is free of asbestos. Asbestos waste will be transported in an enclosed vehicle or beneath a secured tarpaulin. No other cargo may be carried while the waste asbestos is being moved. After the waste asbestos is moved to an interim storage site, the driver will, if necessary clean the vehicle to remove asbestos contamination.
Asbestos waste must be disposed of at a waste disposal site that is approved to receive asbestos by Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) or the state pollution control agency.
Shipment of waste asbestos must be coordinated with the waste disposal site that is to receive the waste. External contractors will normally carry out asbestos disposal.
Shipments for disposal must be done in accord with Minnesota and Federal DOT regulations and must be accompanied by a properly completed shipping document.
St. Mary’s Sleepy Eye Asbestos Management Plan
Morgan AED Plan
| PLAN REVIEW | |
| Reviewer | Date |
| Eileen Carlson | 9/30/2015 |
Contact: Robert Tews
(507) 430-0460
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
Procedure Plan
Note: If AED is not immediately available, perform CPR until AED arrives on the scene. Use of the AED is authorized for emergency response personnel trained in CPR and use of the AED.
Purpose:
To provide trained employees of the school district with uniform guidelines to follow when responding to sudden cardiac arrest incidents and in intervening with an AED.
School Hours:
Staff members will:
- Assess scene safety. Rescuers are volunteers and are not expected to place
themselves at risk in order to provide aid to others, instead the scene or
environment around a victim must be made safe prior to attempts to assist.
- Determine unresponsiveness.
- Notify the office of the location of the victim.
- High School: Dial_(507) 249-5990_
- Middle School: Dial (507) 249-5990
- Elementary School: Dial________________________________
Office personnel will:
- Call 911; tell the EMT’s which school door to enter.
- Use of the staff radios to alert all in the building of the emergency.
- Call school nurse.
- Office staff will meet the attendance desk.
- Assign someone to retrieve the AED and meet first Response Team member at the scene.
- Make copy of Health record for EMT’s.
- Call parents/family of victim.
First Response Team will:
- Respond to the scene of the victim, assess the victim, and if needed, begin CPR
Until the AED arrives.
- Open the Airway – (A).
- Check for Breathing – (B). If not breathing, or if breathing is ineffective, give two slow breaths. Observe Universal precautions using gloves and ventilation mask, if available. If breathing, place in the recovery position and monitor breathing closely.
- Check for signs of Circulation – (C). Signs include: pulse, coughing, or movement.
- If no signs of circulation, apply AED immediately. If AED is not immediately available, begin chest compressions and breathing (CPR) until AED arrives.
Note: if rescuer is alone and the victim is a child under eight years old or 55 pounds and has no known cardiac condition, perform one minute of infant/child CPR prior to activating the emergency response system. If the child is age one to eight use the Child
AED electrodes as indicated by the teddy bear on the leads.
- Turn on AED.
- Apply electrode pads (according to the diagram on back of electrode pads) to victim’s bare chest:
- Peel electrode pads one at a time, from the backing or liner.
- Shave or clip hair if it is so excessive it prevents a good seal between electrode pads and skin.
- Wipe chest clean and dry if victim’s chest is dirty or wet.
- Press electrode pads firmly to skin.
- Stand clear of victim while machine evaluates victim’s heart rhythm.
- Refrain from using portable radios or cell phones within four feet of victim while AED is evaluating heart rhythm.
SHOCK ADVISED:
- Clear area, making sure no one is touching the victim.
- Push SHOCK button when prompted.
- Device will analyze the victim’s heart rhythm and shock up to three times.
- After three (3) shocks, device will prompt to check pulse (or for breathing and movement) and if absent, start CPR>
- If pulse or signs of circulation such as normal breathing and movement are absent, perform CPR for one minute.
- Device will countdown one minute of CPR and will automatically evaluate victim’s heart rhythm when CPR time is over.
NO SHOCK ADVISED:
- Device will prompt to check pulse (or breathing and movement) and if absent, start CPR.
- If pulse or signs of circulation such a normal breathing and movement are absent, perform CPR for one minute.
- If pulse or signs of circulation are present, check for normal breathing.
- If victim is not breathing normally, give rescue breaths according to training.
- AED will automatically evaluate victim’s heart rhythm after one minute.
- If victim regains signs of circulation, such as breathing and movement, place them on their side, in the recovery position, and monitor their breathing closely.
- Continue cycles of hearth rhythm evaluations, shocks (if advised) and CPR until professional (EMT) help arrives.
- Victim must be transported to hospital.
- Leave AED attached to victim until EMS arrives and disconnects AED.
- Turn over care of victim to EMS personnel. Once they have arrived, follow the directions of the EMS personnel for further actions.
Teachers will:
- Keep students in their rooms until the “All Clear” is announced.
- Cover the First Response Team member’s students.
Principal or designee will:
- Come to the scene and perform crowd control.
- Assist with EMT arriving to proper site.
After school hours:
School supervisor-covered events:
- Determine unresponsiveness.
- Activate system:
- Public or cellular phone, dial 911.
- Alert supervising staff member of emergency by sending a runner.
- The supervisor, or designee, will retrieve AED.
- If a CPR and/or AED trained individual is available, CPR and AED procedures should be initiated until EMS arrives.
- Follow procedure outlined above. See School Hours section starting with First Response Team will.
Other non-school events:
- Determine unresponsiveness.
- Activate system:
- Public or cellular phone, Dial 911.
- The non-school event supervisor, or a designee, will retrieve the AED.
- If a CPR and/or AED trained individual is available, CPR and AED procedures should be initiated until EMS arrives.
- Follow procedure outlined above. See School Hours section starting First Response Team will.
AFTER USE:
- A copy of the AED use information will be sent within 48 hours (weekdays) of the
Emergency to:
2. AED coordinator
- The volunteer responder will document the events using the school district accident form and will forward a copy of completed form to AED Program Coordinator or designee on the next business day.
- AED will be wiped clean according to policy.
- Electrode pads and other items used shall be replaced in the unit (by———-).
- Critical Event Stress Debriefing will be conducted by school administration.
Authorizing Physicians
Signature: __________________________Date:____________
Print or type name: ______________________________________Phone:___________
Morgan Asbestos Management Plan
| PLAN REVIEW | |
| Reviewer | Date |
| Eileen Carlson | 9/30/2015 |
Contact: Clay Kleinschmidt
(507) 430-1369
ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT
Purpose
The purpose of this program is to establish guidelines and procedures in the operations and maintenance of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) at Cedar Mountain Public Schools to protect all employees, contractors, visitors, and vendors from potential health hazards of asbestos-related diseases.
This Program applies to all buildings and structures owned by Cedar Mountain Public Schools, to all employees and sub-contractors of Cedar Mountain Public Schools, to occupants Cedar Mountain Public Schools buildings, and to external organizations that may come into contact with or disturb ACM in Cedar Mountain Public Schools buildings. The Program applies to routine work during which an employee might encounter asbestos as well as work undertaken to repair or remove ACM.
Policy
It is the policy of Cedar Mountain Public Schools that only qualified employees shall be involved in any asbestos repairs, maintenance, or removal. All unqualified employees shall be protected from exposure to asbestos fibers by isolating and controlling access to all affected areas during asbestos work. All tasks involving the disturbance of ACM will be conducted only after appropriate work controls have been identified and implemented. A qualified supervisor shall be available at asbestos-controlled work sites during all activities. Proper personal protective equipment, vacuums, and HEPA filters shall be used and properly maintained. If outside contractors are used, the Cedar Mountain Public Schools shall ensure all contractor employees have been properly trained and have been issued proper equipment and protective gear.
Responsibilities
Management
- Ensure all ACM is identified and labeled
- Ensure training is effective for authorized employees
- Conduct medical surveillance of affected employees
- Establish engineering controls for all work with ACM
- Provide adequate and proper equipment and personal protective gear
- Ensure proper disposal of all ACM
- Ensure that annual notifications are published
Supervisors
- Qualified supervisors shall provide effective on-site management during work with ACM.
- Supervisors will notify «Asbestos» immediately upon discovering damaged asbestos material.
Employees
- Qualified employees must follow the exact procedures for repair or removal of ACM, including proper use of containment equipment, clean up equipment, and personal protective gear.
- Unqualified employees are to stay clear of all asbestos work areas and report any damaged ACM to their supervisor.
Hazards
Asbestos is a common, naturally occurring group of fibrous minerals. Asbestos fibers have been used in a variety of building materials; however, the Cedar Mountain Public Schools takes an aggressive effort to use non-asbestos containing materials in new construction and renovation projects. Generally, most asbestos is found in pipe insulation, doors, textured paints and plasters, structural fireproofing, and floor tiles. Friable asbestos (that is, material that contains more than 0.1% asbestos by weight and can be crumbled by hand) is a potential hazard because it can release fibers into the air if damaged. Long-term exposure to airborne asbestos is necessary for chronic lung disease. Significant and long-term exposure to asbestos from activities that directly disturb ACM (such as asbestos mining) can lead to a variety of respiratory diseases, including asbestosis and mesothelioma (cancer of the lung lining). Asbestosis is a non-malignant, irreversible disease resulting in fibrosis of the lung. Asbestos-related cancers tend also to result from substantial long-term exposure; however, mesothelioma may result from much smaller exposures to asbestos.
Hazard Control
Engineering Controls
Engineering controls include the use of enclosures such as monitoring equipment, glove bags, tenting, negative pressure work areas, HEPA filters, controlled vacuums, water misters, and other equipment to ensure containment and clean-up of asbestos work areas.
Administrative Controls
All qualified workers shall be issued proper personal protective equipment, such as respirators, disposable coveralls, gloves, etc. Written procedures and management authorizations are required for all work involving ACM.
Training Controls
All qualified employees, supervisors, and managers shall receive the proper level of training, as outlined in this program.
Definitions
Asbestos is a generic term describing a family of naturally occurring fibrous silicate minerals. As a group, the minerals are noncombustible, do not conduct heat or electricity, and are resistant to many chemicals. Although there are several other varieties that have been used commercially, the most common asbestos mineral types likely to be encountered in District buildings are chrysotile (white asbestos), amosite (brown asbestos), and crocidolite (blue asbestos). Among these, white asbestos is by far the most common asbestos mineral present in District buildings.
Friable Asbestos means finely divided asbestos or ACM or any ACM that can be crumbled, pulverized, or powdered by hand pressure. Individual fibers in friable ACM can potentially become airborne and can then present a health hazard. Three types of friable material commonly used in buildings are sprayed fibrous fireproofing, decorative or acoustic texture coatings, and thermal insulation.
Non-friable Asbestos includes a range of products in which asbestos fiber is effectively bound in a solid matrix from which asbestos fiber cannot normally escape. Non-friable asbestos includes a variety of products including asbestos cement tiles and boards and asbestos-reinforced vinyl floor tiles. Cutting, braking, sanding, drilling, or similar activities can release asbestos fiber from even non-friable asbestos materials.
Asbestos Work Categories
Category 1 work includes the installation or removal of non-friable asbestos in which the asbestos fiber is locked in a binder such as cement, vinyl, or asphalt that holds the material together.
Category 2 work involves work with friable asbestos that is of short duration in situations which create low levels of airborne asbestos. Examples of category 2 work are enclosure of friable asbestos; application of tape or sealant to asbestos-containing pipe insulation; minor removal of friable asbestos; and minor installation, maintenance, or repair work above false ceilings where sprayed asbestos fireproofing is present on beams.
Category 3 Work involves possible exposure to friable asbestos over long periods of time or work that generates high levels of asbestos. Included in category 3 work are removal projects where relatively large amounts of asbestos are removed from a building (including removal of friable asbestos from structural material), and cleaning or removal of heating or air handling equipment that has been insulated with asbestos. Also included in category 3 work are cutting or grinding of ACM using power tools.
Rules
General Rules
- When in doubt, treat all material as containing asbestos and comply with all applicable rules and regulations and protective measures.
- Certified and licensed asbestos abatement personnel will handle all ACM. The friability of the ACM will dictate the type of removal/maintenance required.
- Employees who are uncertified and unlicensed will not handle any ACM >1%. This will include encapsulation projects, renovation/removal, and/or demolition of any type of structure. This will prevent the potential for accidental exposure from the mishandling of any ACM.
- When an uncertified, unlicensed employee questions whether he/she may be handling suspect ACM, the employee will immediately contact his/her supervisor. The employee shall not resume working at the site until the area has been checked to verify the material is not ACM.
- Uncertified, unlicensed employees will not cross over a barrier/containment area where asbestos projects are in progress.
- Any employee who discovers ACM or suspect ACM in damaged or poor condition should report it to his/her supervisor so the identified material is repaired.
Rules Regarding Medical Examinations
- Employees assigned to asbestos removal will be given medical examinations at the District’s expense in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.1101 and 40 CFR 763 – Subpart G:
- Within 30 days of first employment or assignment to a job exposing the employee to asbestos containing material,
- Annually, and
- within 30 days of termination of employment.
- Medical examination for employees assigned to asbestos removal will include:
- Medical and work history with special emphasis directed to symptoms of the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, and digestive tract;
- Medical questionnaire contained in 29 CFR 1926.1101; and
- A physical examination including a chest roentgenogram and pulmonary function test that includes measurement of the employee’s forced vital capacity and expiratory volume.
- No employee shall be assigned to tasks requiring the use of respirators if an examining physician determines the employee will be unable to function normally while using it or that the employee might otherwise be impaired.
- Records of all physical examinations performed for work-related asbestos activities will be maintained permanently by the District.
Rules Regarding Asbestos Inventory
- The District has conducted surveys and prepared a written inventory of the type and locations of ACM to:
- Allow for periodic condition inspections, and
- Allow for maintenance and repair of damaged asbestos.
- For each building the inventory contains the following information:
- Type of ACM (sprayed fireproofing, texture coating, or thermal insulation);
- The location of the material; and
- When is has been sampled, the type and percentage of asbestos present.
- Also included in the survey information are sampling results showing the absence of asbestos in material that might be mistaken for an ACM.
Asbestos Identification
An asbestos identification system is used to alert people to the presence of asbestos. Asbestos is identified by tags, stickers, pipe labels, signs, and other high visibility means. Where feasible, stickers indicate the presence of asbestos in thermal insulation, in asbestos board and tiles, and in other locations. Warnings may also be placed near the entrances of rooms, particularly mechanical rooms where unusually large amounts of asbestos may be present.
Inspection
Inspection of the condition of friable asbestos is integrated into the Maintenance Department routine inspection program. Periodic inspections and reports on the status of facilities and equipment in District buildings are produced to note damage to asbestos that might result in release of asbestos. When damaged ACM is discovered a work order will be issued to initiate the assessment/remediation as required.
Access Control
Access to mechanical and electrical rooms, service shafts, tunnels, and other locations is to be restricted where asbestos may be present in unusually large amounts and where other hazards may also be present. Such areas are locked and accessible only to authorized personnel. Where sprayed asbestos-containing fireproofing is present in a building above a false ceiling, access to the space is restricted to Maintenance Department employees, Communications Services, or authorized contractors.
Repair and Maintenance of ACM
Should an employee or a contractor encounter material that is not identified and is not listed in the Asbestos Inventory and which might reasonably be expected to be asbestos, the person will stop any work that could create airborne asbestos and report the discovery to a supervisor. Where it is determined that friable ACM is in a condition that could likely lead to inhalation exposure, the supervisor will immediately limit access to the location and initiate repairs, removal, or encapsulation. Where there is reasonable doubt about the composition of a friable material, it will be treated as asbestos until testing demonstrates that asbestos is present at levels below 1%. Cleanup and repair of asbestos-containing material will only be carried out by the appropriate clean-up procedure by employees or contractors who have been properly trained.
When routine work is to take place in an area where asbestos is present or when the work might disturb friable asbestos, employees will be informed of the potential for exposure through a notation on the work order. If upon reviewing the work situation, the employee believes that normal work practices do not provide an adequate measure of safety, the employee will report these concerns to the supervisor. The supervisor will review the work situation and authorize any required additional precautions. All employees, visitors, vendors, and contractors will be notified in advance when work involving asbestos is to be carried out in any area of District buildings that they occupy.
Training
All District Cedar Mountain Public Schools who remove, repair, or work around friable asbestos and those whose work might disturb friable ACM will be trained to carry out their work without endangering themselves, their coworkers, or other building occupants.
Level 1 Training
All affected Maintenance Department employees who do not receive levels 2 or 3 training will receive Level 1 training which will acquaint them with:
- The types, properties, and uses of asbestos;
- Ways to recognize asbestos;
- The hazards of asbestos fiber inhalation;
- Types of activities which could release asbestos fibers; and
- The District Asbestos Inventory and Asbestos Identification State and Federal regulations regarding work with asbestos and disposal of asbestos-containing waste.
Refresher training will be provided every second year. Only those with Level 1 training will be allowed to carry out or supervise Category 1 asbestos work.
Level 2 Training
All District employees who conduct or may be expected to conduct Category 2 or 3 work will receive training in:
- All Level 1 topics;
- Ways to recognize and avoid damage to ACM;
- The use, fitting, limitations, care, and disposal of protective equipment;
- Asbestos containment and ventilation during removal; and
- Wet and dry clean up procedures.
Refresher training will be provided every second year. Except for actual asbestos removal, only those with Level 2 training will be allowed to carry out or supervise Category 2 asbestos work.
Level 3 Training
Level 3 training will be provided for insulators and others who are authorized to remove friable asbestos and for those who supervise asbestos removal work that is performed by either District Employees or external contractors. Level 3 training provides practical hands-on experience in all phases of small and medium scale asbestos removal. Those who will carry out small-scale asbestos removal work will receive additional on-the-job training working with experienced asbestos workers.
Contracted Work
Asbestos Removal Work
Major asbestos removal is normally contracted to external firms who specialize in asbestos removal work. The District requires that all such work be carried out in accord with the requirements established by State and Federal regulations. At all such projects the contractor will ensure that cleanup is properly completed and that all asbestos and asbestos-contaminated material is collected and disposed of in accord with the EPA regulations. The contractor will be required to submit air-testing results to demonstrate that the cleanup has been carried out properly and the area can be reoccupied safely.
Other Work
The District often employs contractors to service equipment such as elevators, telephones, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment, and to carry out other construction and renovation projects. When contractors are required to work in areas where asbestos is present or there is a possibility of disrupting friable asbestos, the District will provide:
- Notification of the known locations and types of asbestos present (or suspected to be present) in the area where the contractor will work, and
- Information on District asbestos labeling system. The District requires that contractors carrying out tasks which could potentially create asbestos-containing dust:
- Follow work practices that reduce to the extent practical the creation of airborne asbestos dust and which meet the asbestos safety standards set by State and Federal regulations.
- Immediately report to the asbestos program manager when damage occurs to ACM, and
- Employ only workers who have been trained in asbestos safety.
Asbestos Work Procedures
Discovering Damaged Asbestos
When asbestos is discovered the following steps describe the actions to be taken by trade Employees and their supervisors. The steps comply with District Asbestos Policy, which states the long-term goal is to remove all asbestos and the short-term goal is to manage asbestos to minimize exposure to airborne asbestos. It is important to note that all asbestos is to be logged in the inventory, regardless of its state of repair.
- Complete the Asbestos Inventory Form – The employee is to complete the first section of the Asbestos Inventory Form and submit it to his/her Supervisor.
- Sampling – The Supervisor will determine if samples are required to confirm the existence of asbestos. Checking the inventory to see if asbestos in that location has already been tested will do this. If necessary, the Supervisor will close off an area (mechanical spaces) or shut down equipment (air handling units) pending test results and remedial action.
- Repair/Removal and Cleanup – If the asbestos is damaged, it is certain a clean-up will be required. The clean-up and repair should happen together. The repair and clean-up will be charged to a work order and the number recorded on the Inventory Form. If removal is required, the supervisor will determine whether the removal will be carried out by a contractor or by District Employees. The work order number must be logged on the Inventory Form.
- Labeling – All known ACM should be labeled. For asbestos containing pipe insulation, yellow paint will be applied directly to the insulation. In areas where asbestos is present in multiple locations it will be sufficient to provide warning signage at each entry point into a room. Blue paint will be applied to any new insulation that is not readily obvious to be asbestos free.
- Logging in Database – After completing the Asbestos Inventory Form, it will be given to the District asbestos program manager for logging into the Asbestos Inventory.
Clean up of ACM
Asbestos only poses a health hazard when it becomes airborne and people inhale the fiber. When asbestos-containing material has been disturbed, effective clean-up will ensure that asbestos does not present a health hazard. Clean up of dust that might contain traces of asbestos, such as a custodian might encounter in routine cleaning in buildings where asbestos is present, will not require special precautions. To ensure that clean-up of significant quantities of asbestos will not cause a health hazard; the following procedure will be followed:
- Clean up of significant amounts of ACM will be only be done by Employees who have been trained and who are wearing appropriate protective clothing and a fitted, air-purifying respirator.
- Dry sweeping of asbestos-containing waste and other clean-up activities that will create airborne dust are not permitted.
- Large pieces of ACM will be collected by hand and properly bagged in accord with the disposal procedure.
- Whenever possible, asbestos dust will be thoroughly wetted and clean up with a wet mop or a HEPA type vacuum. Contaminated water will be discharged to a sewer. Containers, mops and other equipment that might be contaminated with asbestos will be rinsed with water and the rinse water discharged to a sewer.
If additional clean-up is need it will be carried out using a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter. Within Maintenance Department there is one vacuum assigned for asbestos clean-up.
Non-friable ACM Work
Asbestos that is effectively bonded in a non-asbestos matrix cannot easily become airborne. As such, provided the material is not broken or abraded, there is little risk of inhalation exposure to asbestos. To ensure that minor work involving non-friable asbestos (including vinyl asbestos tile, asbestos asphalt roofing, and asbestos ceiling and wall tile) the following procedure will be followed:
- Before beginning the work the worker will carefully inspect the ACM to ensure that the planned work will not create airborne asbestos dust.
- Where dust that might contain asbestos fiber is present, the worker will clean the material using a wet method or a HEPA filtered vacuum.
- Following completion of the task the worker will carry out any required clean wet methods or a HEPA filtered vacuum and will then carefully bag for disposal all asbestos-containing waste.
Note: Cutting, drilling, sanding or breaking the material are likely to create airborne asbestos dusts and will require additional precautions.
Work Above False Ceilings
Only workers who have successfully completed Level 2 Asbestos Safety Training and who are authorized to do so by the asbestos program manager may move ceiling tiles or perform work above the dropped ceilings where asbestos insulation is present on building structure. The following procedure shall be used whenever minor work (such as installation of telephone or computer lines, or servicing of ventilation or lighting system components) requires work above the suspended ceiling:
- Before removing a ceiling tile, the area around the tile shall be isolated by creating an enclosure of 4-mil or heavier polyethylene sheeting. The sheeting shall be taped to the ceiling t-bar and the floor using duct tape.
- Those working within the enclosure shall wear a pair of coveralls and a properly fitted, air-purifying respirator equipped with a particulate filter designed to remove asbestos fibers from inhaled air.
- Air supply or return grills located within the enclosure shall be sealed with 4-mil or thicker polyethylene sheeting to prevent contamination of the ventilation system.
- The ceiling tile shall be carefully removed and the upper surface vacuumed with a vacuum fitted with a HEPA filter.
- The worker shall then carefully vacuum the upper surface of surrounding tiles before carrying out the assigned task.
- Following completion of the above-the-ceiling work, the removed ceiling tile shall be replaced and the interior of the enclosure carefully cleaned using wet cleaning techniques or a HEPA filtered vacuum.
Note: Additional precautions may be required depending upon the specific tasks to be undertaken. Any task that is likely to disrupt the sprayed-on insulation will require additional precautions.
Repairs to ACM
Where asbestos is known or believed to be present in damaged insulation, repairs or removal are needed to prevent asbestos fiber from becoming airborne. Only workers who have successfully completed Level 3 Asbestos Safety training and who are authorized to do so may undertake such repairs or removal. The following procedure will be used whenever minor repairs to asbestos containing insulation are undertaken:
- Access to areas where minor repair is to be carried out will be restricted to authorized people only. When necessary, signs will be posted advising of access restrictions.
- Workers repairing asbestos-containing insulation will wear coveralls and a properly fitted, air-purifying respirator equipped with a particulate filter designed to remove asbestos fibers from inhaled air.
- Before beginning the repair, the area will be carefully cleaned using the Clean-up of Asbestos-Containing Material Procedure.
- When feasible a drop cloth shall then be placed beneath the insulation to be repaired.
- Before beginning the repair, all feasible steps (wetting with amended water, encapsulating adjacent asbestos-containing material, etc.) will be taken to prevent the release of asbestos fibers.
- Following the repair the worker will carefully bag for disposal all asbestos- containing waste and clean the surrounding area using wet cleaning techniques or a HEPA filtered vacuum.
Single-Use Glove Bag Procedure
The following procedure will be followed when single-use asbestos removal glove bags are used. The procedure may only be used on tasks that are small enough to be completely enclosed in the glove bag and which do not leave exposed asbestos in place when the bag is removed.
Preparation:
Only an Employee who has completed level 3 training and who is wearing appropriate coveralls and an air-purifying respirator (3M 6000 Series with a purple, 6240 particulate filter or equivalent) will carry out glove bag removal of asbestos.
Before beginning removal work, access to the area will be restricted. If the work site is located in areas where other Maintenance Department Employees might be exposed to asbestos, and in all work sites located in publicly accessible areas, warning notices will be posted.
Steps will be taken to prevent accidental movement, contact with heat, cold or electricity, or release of chemicals.
The work area will be cleaned using a HEPA filtered vacuum or wet cleaning to remove asbestos-containing material contaminating the immediate work area. Where possible a plastic sheet will then be placed beneath the pipe or fitting from which the asbestos is to be removed.
Steps will be taken to prevent exposure where damage to the insulation might allow release of fibers. Steps include making temporary repairs using duct tape or wetting the exposed fiber using amended water.
Glove Bag Removal:
The asbestos-containing material will be thoroughly wetted using amended water.
With tools in bag, the single-use bag will be positioned and secured using adhesive and tape as necessary.
Working through the gloves, the asbestos will be removed exercising care to avoid puncturing the bag.
When removal is compete or bag is full, sprayer (containing amended water) will be inserted into the bag and the pipe or fitting, tools and the bag interior will be washed.
Tools will then be placed in an inverted glove withdrawn from bag and the glove sealed from the bag using duct tape.
The tools will then be removed by cutting through the duct tape ensuring that both the bag and the glove remain sealed.
The tools will then be submerged in water and the glove opened. Tools will be cleaned under water.
The glove bag will then be carefully removed, sealed and placed in a sealed container pending packaging for disposal.
Clean Up:
The surface of the pipe or fitting will be carefully wet wiped and treated with sealer.
The plastic sheet will then be carefully wet wiped and rolled up.
All solid waste created during removal jobs including glove bags, disposable coveralls, wipe rags and plastic sheeting will be treated as asbestos containing waste and handled as detailed in the disposal procedure.
Multiple-Use Glove Bag Procedure
This procedure describes the use of multiple use glove bags. It may be used on tasks that require the bag to be repositioned to complete the entire job.
Preparation:
Only an Employee who has completed level 3 training and who is wearing appropriate coverall and an air purifying respirator (3M 6000 Series with a purple, 6240 particulate filter or equivalent) will carry out glove bag removal of asbestos.
Before beginning removal work, access to the area will be restricted. If the work site is located in areas where other Maintenance Department Employees might be exposed to asbestos and in all work sites located in publicly accessible areas, warning notices will be posted.
Steps will be taken to prevent accidental movement, contact with heat, cold or electricity, or release of chemicals.
The work area will be cleaned using a HEPA filtered vacuum or wet cleaning to remove asbestos-containing material contaminating the immediate work area. Where possible a plastic sheet will then be placed beneath the pipe or fitting from which the asbestos is to be removed.
Steps will be taken to prevent exposure where damage to the insulation might allow release of fibers. Steps include making temporary repairs using duct tape or wetting the exposed fiber using amended water.
Glove Bag Removal:
The asbestos containing material will be thoroughly wetted using amended water.
With tools in bag, the bag will be positioned and secured using adhesive and tape as necessary.
Working through the gloves, the asbestos will be removed exercising care to avoid puncturing the bag.
When removal is compete or bag is full, sprayer (containing amended water) will be connected to the valve and the pipe or fitting, tools and the bag interior will be washed. If the bag is repositioned to remove additional asbestos, remaining exposed ends of asbestos will be thoroughly damped.
Tools will then be placed in an inverted glove withdrawn from bag and the glove sealed from the bag using duct tape.
The tools will then be removed by cutting through the duct tape ensuring that both the bag and the glove remain sealed.
The tools will then be submerged in water and the glove opened. Tools will be cleaned under water.
The glove bag will then be removed and placed in a sealed container pending packaging for disposal.
Clean Up:
The surface of the pipe or fitting will be carefully wet wiped and treated with sealer.
The plastic sheet will then be carefully wet wiped and rolled up.
All solid waste created during removal jobs including glove bags, disposable coveralls, wipe rags and plastic sheeting will be treated as asbestos containing waste and handled as detailed in the disposal procedure.
Modified Enclosure Procedure
The following Modified Enclosure Method may be used for removal of asbestos from ceilings, walls, beams, pipes, or other equipment providing that the job is small enough that it can be completed within one shift without the need for repeated entry into the work area.
The method may not be used for jobs involving:
Amosite, Crocidolite, or Friable asbestos of any type.
Additional precautions will be required if the exhaust air cannot be discharged outdoors. Modified enclosure removals may only be undertaken by Employees who have completed level three training and who have received modified enclosure removal training.
Preparation:
If dust that might contain asbestos is present, pre clean the work site using wet cleaning or HEPA vacuum cleaning.
Protect floor, walls equipment within the work area that might be damaged by water.
Ensure that steps are taken to protect workers from any energized equipment or systems located within the work area.
Post signs and restrict access to work area.
Seal area to prevent air leakage into adjacent areas or air handling system using framing as necessary, 150 mil plastic sheeting, tape, sealants and caulking as required. Construct an overlapping, double curtained entrance to work area.
Install HEPA filtered negative air unit in work area. Unit must provide 4 air changes per hour while maintaining a pressure difference of -0.02 inches of water. Direct filtered exhaust air outdoors.
Removal:
Employees entering the work are shall wear a disposable Tyvek type suit including a head cover and an air purifying respirator (3M 6000 Series with a purple, 6240 particulate filter or equivalent).
With the area sealed and negative air unit in operation, saturate asbestos- containing material with amended water using airless sprayer.
Remove asbestos using additional amended water as needed being careful not to create airborne dust.
Brush the area from which asbestos has been removed and then wet wipe or vacuum to remove final traces of asbestos. Following removal of asbestos, treat the area with slow dry sealer.
Clean up:
Place all waste in specially marked heavy-duty asbestos waste disposal bags. Seal waste bags securely using duct tape before removing from the enclosure. Wipe all tools with a damp cloth to remove traces of asbestos contamination before removing them from the enclosure.
Wet wipe or vacuum (using the designated shop vac marked ASBESTOS ONLY) all areas within the enclosure not covered by plastic to remove traces of asbestos. If a HEPA filtered shop vac was used, it shall be wiped with a damp cloth and the hose end covered with tape before being removed from the enclosure. If the vac is to be opened to change a filter or bag, the work will be carried out in an enclosure under negative pressure with HEPA filtered air exhausted outdoors.
Wet wipe the interior of plastic sheeting used to form the enclosure. Remove plastic by rolling, wet wiping any visible particulate matter that make be visible. Wet wipe the disposable Tyvek suit and remove. Place the plastic sheeting, the suit and the used respirator cartridges in an asbestos waste bag along with other remaining contaminated material.
Arrange for reconnection of any services running through the work area that were disconnected to accommodate removal work.
Dispose of waste as per waste disposal procedure.
Disposal of Asbestos-Containing Waste Materials
Handling and disposal of asbestos-containing waste is regulated by both State and Federal regulations. To ensure compliance with these regulations and to ensure that no one is exposed to asbestos the following procedure is to be followed:
Only an Employee who has completed Level 2 training and who is wearing appropriate air purifying respirator will package asbestos waste.
Waste asbestos will be thoroughly wetted and then placed in specially labeled 6 mil plastic bags. The bag will be securely sealed using duct tape. The bagged asbestos will then be placed in a second, labeled 6-mil plastic bag that is again taped closed.
Asbestos waste may be transported from the location where it was produced to an interim storage location if the bags are free from punctures or tears and if the outside of the bag is free of asbestos. Asbestos waste will be transported in an enclosed vehicle or beneath a secured tarpaulin. No other cargo may be carried while the waste asbestos is being moved. After the waste asbestos is moved to an interim storage site, the driver will, if necessary clean the vehicle to remove asbestos contamination.
Asbestos waste must be disposed of at a waste disposal site that is approved to receive asbestos by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the state pollution control agency.
Shipment of waste asbestos must be coordinated with the waste disposal site that is to receive the waste. External contractors will normally carry out asbestos disposal.
Shipments for disposal must be done in accord with [STATE] and Federal DOT regulations and must be accompanied by a properly completed shipping document.
Morgan AWAIR Plan
| PLAN REVIEW | |
| Reviewer | Date |
| Eileen Carlson | 9/30/2015 |
Contact:
Robert Tews
(507) 430-0460
AWAIR – A WORKPLACE
ACCIDENT AND INJURY REDUCTION PROGRAM
I. POLICY STATEMENT
The safety of our employees is the foremost consideration in the operations of Cedar Mountain Public Schools. Accidents and injuries are not only costly to the school and the individual workers, but are often disastrous to the future of their families. Cedar Mountain Public Schools endeavors to provide our employees with a work place free of recognized health and safety hazards in an effort to conserve our human and financial resources. It is our school policy that everything within reason will be done to maintain a safe workplace for all employees. Cedar Mountain Public Schools supports the concept of returning injured employees to work in a productive position within our school at the earliest, medically possible opportunity. We believe that each employee has a place in our accident prevention program and is expected to cooperate fully in all measures taken to control and prevent losses.
II. SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The objective of our health and safety program is to reduce employee accidents, injuries and illnesses through:
- Maintenance of safe and healthful working conditions.
- Insuring employee adherence to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent accidents, injuries and illnesses.
- Observing, applying and complying with all Federal, State and Local safety regulations. Including, but not limited to:
School Emergency Action Plan
Employee Right to Know Program
Personal Protective Equipment Standard
Lock out \ Tag Out Program
Confined Space Entry Program
Hearing Conservation Program
Blood borne Pathogen Program
Respirator Program
- Ensuring that each employee is properly trained and instructed in job procedures prior to job assignments.
- Providing regular safety meetings for all employees as a means of obtaining new and updated information and training.
- Conducting periodic safety and fire inspections to identify potential workplace hazards.
- Conducting accident investigations to determine the cause of accidents and what actions are necessary to prevent future reoccurrence.
- Implementing a management/labor safety committee.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR WORKPLACE ACCIDENT AND INJURY CONTROL
Although safety is the responsibility of every employee, District management is responsible for the implementation, maintenance and enforcement of safety and health policies and procedures. These efforts will be in the form of employee education in safety and health practices, periodic safety inspections of the facilities and work sites and school safety meetings to review safety concerns and provide a forum for employee education. Specific responsibilities/accountabilities for safety are as follows:
The District has appointed «AWAIR» to be the school SAFETY COORDINATOR.
The Safety Coordinator will:
- Establish and maintain a health and safety reference library.
- Keep apprised of changes in health and safety regulations.
- Conduct accident investigations and safety inspections.
- File appropriate reports concerning accidents or illnesses.
- Provide safety-training programs to new and existing employees.
- Train managers and supervisors in their safety responsibilities.
- Accompany outside safety inspectors and consultants on tours of the facilities.
- Follow up on recommendations made by management, employees, the safety committee, outside inspectors and consultants.
- Maintain the accident record keeping systems and the OSHA logs.
- Maintain safety-training records (date, topic, content, attendance).
- Audit school safety performance and the goals of the AWAIR program.
School Administration – Is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the health and safety program. Managers will assign specific safety responsibilities and establish accountability measures. They will provide the resources needed to comply with all safety regulations and programs. Management will insure that accident investigations are conducted after every reported incident, regardless of whether an illness or injury occurred. These incident reports will be analyzed by managers to determine corrective measures for preventing reoccurrence.
Supervisors – are responsible for overall safety of the specific operations of the school.
Supervisors will consistently enforce all safety rules and ensure that safe practices are followed. In the event of an accident, supervisors will insure employees receive proper medical attention and that an accident report is completed. Supervisors will arrange for the correction of unsafe work conditions or procedures.
Employees – are responsible for day to day work activities and are responsible for complying with all safety regulations, school safety rules, following safe job procedures and notifying the lead worker or supervisor in the event of accident or unsafe work conditions.
IV. SAFETY COMMITTEE
The purpose of the safety committee is to assist in the detection and elimination of unsafe conditions and work procedures utilizing the following measures:
- «AWAIR» will oversee the committee and maintain records of committee activities. Copies of minutes shall be provided to:
- Management
- Committee members
- Employees by posting on bulletin boards
- Management representatives from each work area (i.e. office, warehouse, shop, etc.) should be present at each meeting. In the event they are unable to attend an alternate should attend.
- Employees shall select fellow workers from each work area to represent them on the committee.
- The terms for all committee members should be no more than one year (with the exception of the safety coordinator). Should a vacancy occur a new member from the represented area shall be selected.
- The frequency of meetings shall be determined by the committee, but shall not be less that once per month.
- The committee shall determine the date, hour and location of meetings.
- The length of each meeting shall not exceed one hour.
Scope of activities:
- Conduct safety inspections
- Assist in accident investigations to uncover trends
- Review accident reports to determine means of eliminating accidents
- Accept and evaluate employee suggestions and concerns
- Promote and publicize safety
- Monitor safety program effectiveness
- Review job procedures and recommend improvements
V. INSPECTIONS
Safety inspections of District facilities will occur on a continual basis and may be performed by the safety coordinator, managers, supervisors, consultants, insurance agents, government representatives and/or the safety committee.
These inspections will take the following form:
Departmental or work site analysis – inspections involve wall-to-wall inspection of a given department or work site and are normally performed in the presence of a departmental supervisor. These inspections will include:
- Art Facilities
- Dark Room
- Wood Shop
- Kitchen
- Metals shop
- Agricultural Shop
- Graphic Arts
- Maintenance/Custodial
- Grounds/garage
- Sciences
- Halls, gyms, etc.
Critical Items – involve the inspection of stationary and hand tools, processes, or areas, with a critical eye for possible sources of injury and methods of making these areas safer to employees.
Special Purpose – inspections will involve specialized tests or evaluations including, but not exclusive to:
Air quality
Noise
Ventilation
Ergonomics
VI. SCHOOL SAFETY RULES AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Each District employee is part of the safety team. Co-workers are dependent on each person correctly performing their assigned duties. The keys to preventing accidents are; following safety rules and procedures by all employees, the proper use of all machines, equipment and personal protective equipment. The following rules are provided to help employees perform their jobs safely and correctly. Compliance with these rules is required to help prevent injuries to individual employees or others and to prevent damage to property.
These rules apply throughout the school, although some departments, because of their specialized work, may have special, additional rules. Employees are required to read all safety rules, to know and follow them. A copy of the safety rules will be given to each employee and will be posted on school bulletin boards. New employees will receive a copy of the safety rules upon hire. Employees are asked to sign an acknowledgment form that states that they have read the safety rules and understand them. This form will be kept with the employees personnel file. Violations of safety rules or safety instructions may be followed by disciplinary action even though the particular violation did not result in an accident. These rules may not be completely detailed or all-inclusive; therefore, whenever unique or unusual problems arise or more specific information is necessary employees are to contact their supervisor.
SAFETY RULES
All Employees will:
- Observe all Cedar Mountain Public Schools safety and health rules and apply the principles of accident prevention in all day-to-day activities.
- Refrain from horseplay, throwing objects, scuffling, fooling around and/or distracting others in ways that may lead to injuries.
- Obey all posted rules, warning signs and no smoking areas.
- Read safety bulletins.
- Never report to work under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs nor shall any employee consume, purchase or possess these items while on school premises.
- Never climb upon, through, under or around racking, pallets, trucks, equipment, forklifts, rail cars or other obstructions.
- Not attempt to lift or push objects that may be too heavy for them. Ask for help when needed. Learn to use correct lifting techniques to avoid strains: bend knees, keep upper body erect, push with the legs.
- Advise fellow employees to work safely and warn workers who are working carelessly.
- Remove jewelry, rings, bracelets and chains as these items may get caught in machinery or cause accidents.
- Always use proper personal protective equipment for each assigned job.
- Report hazards to lead workers or supervisors immediately.
- Never wear frayed or loose clothing or unrestrained hair in areas where it may get caught in machinery.
- Check to make sure ladders are free from defects, broken rungs and have solid feet.
- Never use makeshift ladders, scaffolding or climb on boxes.
- Never tamper with electrical switches, extension cords or circuits unless authorized.
- Always shut down machines before cleaning, adjusting or repairing. Lock and tag the machine and switches.
- Never oil machines while in motion.
- Never use hands to remove obstructions from equipment unless equipment is shut off and locked and tagged.
- Never use defective hand tools.
- Never operate equipment for which you have not been properly trained and authorized. Observe safe operating procedures for equipment or processes.
- Always insure that they follow safe procedures and use all safety devices and equipment. Never operate machines when guards are not in place. Guards must never be removed except when necessary to make adjustments or repairs or when their use is impractical and they should be replaced immediately upon completion of work.
- Never alter equipment without prior authorization.
- Always wear respirators when there are heavy fumes or dust present. Insure that proper training in the use, care and cleaning of respirators has been received prior to use.
- Always wear appropriate footwear for each assigned task.
- Always keep work areas and floor clean. Put all oily and wet materials in proper containers. Put all rubbish in containers provided. Pick up all broken pallets and wrapping from floor.
- Keep doors, aisles, control switches, emergency equipment, fire extinguishers eyewashes, first aid kits and exits clear.
- Learn the location of firefighting equipment, safety exits and evacuation procedures for their department.
- Report all accidents, near misses and injuries to their supervisor immediately.
- Always find out the safe way to perform a task.
- Actively support and participate in the school’s efforts to provide a workplace accident and injury reduction program.
VIII. ENFORCEMENT
The following procedures will be followed in dealing with safety infractions:
- Any employee observed committing an unsafe act, violation of safety rules or causing an unsafe condition to exist will be stopped immediately and questioned.
- The reason for the violation will be determined.
- Instruction in the safe procedure will be given. When this instruction is given the following will be observed:
- Tell the employee what is to be done.
- Show the employee the correct way to do the job.
- Test the employee, let them practice, observe and suggest improvements as needed.
- Check the employee by following up after the employee has returned to work to see that the safety rules are being followed.
- Unsafe conditions will be corrected at once. If unable to do so, all employees involved will be warned of the hazard. Prompt notification of those responsible for making the correction will be made.
- Employees will be spot checked occasionally to see that they are following instructions.
ACTION REQUIRED FOR VIOLATION OF SCHOOL SAFETY RULES.
- Verbal warning – Employee will be given a verbal warning for a minor offense. A record of this warning should be placed in employees personnel file.
- Written warning – Employee will be given a written warning for relatively serious or repeat offenses. Copies of the written warning are filed in employees personnel file.
- Suspension – Employees may be suspended from duty without pay and with a written warning for continual repeated offenses or severe violations that result in injury to him/herself and /or others.
- Termination of employment – may occur for flagrant violations of school policies and procedures. Dismissal may also occur if employees persist in continued or repeated violations of school rules and/or their work, after repeated warnings, continues at an unacceptable level of performance.
IX. ACTION PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION
A. WRITTEN EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM
- Communications – Each employee will receive a copy of this program for review and training. All new employees will receive this information through the new employee orientation process. Additionally, employees will be kept aware of changes and additions to the program through: notices on bulletin boards, signs, school newsletters, booklets and accident alert notices.
- Supervisor training – All supervisors will receive copies of this AWAIR program and instructions on how to train their employees in this material. Supervisors will receive training in new processes and procedures, as these programs are developed and prior to the assignment of employees in these areas. School management, vendors or consultants will conduct this training. Refresher training will be provided as needed, but not less than annually.
- Nemployee orientation – Orientation will begin the first day of employment for all new employees, rehires, and part-time employees. The orientation program will include school policies and rules and will provide a thorough safety briefing, as it relates to the job the employee will be performing. The orientation will include:
- A tour of the facilities to acquaint employees with the scope of operations. This tour will identify: Emergency facilities, locations of emergency exits, telephones, warning sirens, first aid kits, supervisors offices, eye washes and other emergency equipment.
- Explanation of how the employee’s job is important to the finished product or service.
- Applicable training sections on
- School safety and health policy
- Employee responsibilities
- Safety rules and enforcement
- School emergency action plan
- Employee Right to Know
- Blood borne pathogens
- Lock out/tag out procedures
- Confined space entry
- Personal protective equipment
- The employee’s immediate supervisor will thoroughly instruct the employee in the specific safety and health requirements of each job before assigning the employee. A safety orientation checklist must be completed by checking each item as it is covered, signed by the supervisor, the employee and placed in the employees personnel file.
- Existing employee training will include:
- Regular safety meetings
- Training on new hazards or operations
- Training prior to all work assignments, including specific hazards
- Annual refreshers on all existing school safety programs
- Specialized training would include one time use of certain equipment, first aid training, emergency response training, etc.
B. HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL
Cedar Mountain Public Schools will conduct safety surveys of all departments and work sites on a periodic basis to determine potential hazards that may be encountered in the normal course of duty.
Periodic follow-up surveys and/or environmental sampling may be conducted when it is believed employees may be exposed to hazardous materials in concentrations that may be above recognized OSHA standards. Qualified individuals retained by the school may conduct this sampling. Results of the sampling will be provided to employees on a timely basis.
Employees are encouraged to report potential hazards and unsafe conditions to their supervisor or lead worker. It will be the responsibility of the supervisor to verify whether or not a hazardous condition actually exists and to initiate corrective actions should they be necessary.
It will be the responsibility of the supervisor to report noted hazards to the safety coordinator who will document the identified hazard and the corrective actions taken. This documentation will be kept on file with the safety coordinator.
Once hazards are identified we will take measures either eliminates the hazards by removing them from our operations or work sites or to control those hazards through:
- Engineering controls – which would include replacing defective equipment, changing processes, utilizing different procedures or making additions or modifications to facilities, equipment or processes that would eliminate or control identified hazards.
- Administrative controls– that will be implemented after all practical engineering controls have been reviewed, include: new procedures, limits on employee exposures, written policies and training.
- Personal protective equipment – is the final method of controlling hazards and will be implemented upon review of engineering and administrative controls. Personal protective equipment will be provided for all tasks that present risks that cannot be reasonably controlled using the other two methods. The use of PPE will always require administrative controls in the form of written policies and formal training of the employees exposed to the identified hazard.
C. ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
The school recognizes that accidents do not “just happen”; rather they are caused by a series of actions, steps or failures. Once these steps are identified, they can be eliminated or controlled. The purpose of accident investigations is not to place blame, but rather to determine the cause of the accident or “near miss” and eliminate the causative factors. Accident investigations begin with prompt reporting of accidents by employees to supervisors. It is then the responsibility of the supervisor to insure that employees receive prompt medical attention as required. Basic information collected at the scene of the accident should be entered on the District accident report form. Supervisors have access to copies of these forms. Upon completion of the form it should be sent to the safety coordinator to review and corrective actions should be taken to prevent a reoccurrence.
The safety coordinator will monitor all workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and illnesses will be recorded on the OSHA 200 log which will be posted on school bulletin boards each February.
The safety coordinator, managers and insurance staff will be responsible for monitoring these records to identify trends that may indicate previously unidentified hazards or additional training that may be required.
D. ACCOUNTABILITY
All employees are responsible for safety; therefore safety will be one item that is included in every employee’s job description.
Safety attitude and participation will also be considered as part of all employee performance reviews.
For employees – accountability includes adherence to safety rules and procedures, using protective equipment as required, participation on the safety committee and prompt reporting of any hazard.
For Supervisors– accountabilities include training new and existing employees in safe practices, enforcement of safety rules and procedures, prompt reporting and correction of hazards, accident investigations, department safety inspections, positive reinforcement of safe behavior and timely employee communications.
For Managers – accountabilities include all of the areas required for supervisors with the addition of participation on the safety committee, reductions in injury rates and workers compensation costs, accident investigations, proactive elimination of hazards and demonstrated leadership in safety related matters.
E. ESTABLISHED GOALS
The number one goal of the Cedar Mountain Public Schools AWAIR program is to establish a safe work environment for all school employees. In order to measure the effectiveness of our program the school has established the following additional goals:
- Reduction in lost workday incidence rate (LWDIR) that is calculated using the following formula:
Number of lost time injuries/illnesses per year X 200,000
LWDIR = Total number of employee hours worked during the year
- Reduction in workers compensation premium.
- Reduction in accident reports filed.
- Reduction in near miss accidents.
- Actual documentation of hazards removed from the work place.
X. ANNUAL PROGRAM REVIEW
District safety and health efforts are ongoing and will be reviewed and updated annually or as often as necessary to help us meet our program goals.
Morgan Bleacher Safety Plan
Cedar Mountain Bleacher Safety Plan
| PLAN REVIEW | |
| Reviewer | Date |
| Eileen Carlson | 9/30/2015 |
Contact: Clay Kleinschmidt
(507) 430-1369
BLEACHER SAFETY PLAN
PURPOSE
Recently, lawmakers from Minnesota asked the Consumer Products Safety Commission to issue guidelines to establish bleacher safety standards. These guidelines would set the standards that companies would have to meet regarding the production, erection, and retrofitting of bleacher facilities, as well as inspection checklists to be sure that the bleachers are structurally sound. Effective January 1, 2002, all bleachers will have to conform to the Uniform Building Code proposed in 2000.
GOALS OF PLAN
- Reduce/Eliminate accidents on school bleacher facilities.
- Increase/Maintain the protection of the individuals using the facility.
- Provide checklists and training for staff to perform regular bleacher safety inspections.
- Maintain appropriate documentation of training, inspections, and accidents that may occur regarding the use of the bleacher facility.
POLICY
It is the goal of the district to provide and maintain safe bleacher facilities for the public. In order to meet this goal, the district has developed standard operating procedures to help maintain their facilities and protect the users. These procedures will not necessarily eliminate all accidents and injuries, but it will make all attempts to reduce the possibility of them occurring. District personnel will follow the following guidelines:
- Manufacturer’s specifications shall be followed when installing bleachers.
- Retrofitting bleachers will be done to meet the UBC guidelines for bleachers set forth in 2000.
- Trained employees will do all inspections, repairs, maintenance, and documentation. These will all be done in accordance with current standards set forth by the C.P.S.C. and the U.B.C.
- Any accidents/injuries will be recorded.
TRAINING
To ensure proper and consistent inspections and maintenance are done, specific school personnel will be trained and understand the current guidelines regarding properly maintained bleacher facilities. Properly trained school personnel and/or professionals will handle any issues regarding the repairing or erection of a whole/part of the bleacher system. Any handling of the bleacher facility will be documented by the school district and kept on file in the BLEACHER SAFETY PLAN.
ACCIDENTS/INJURIES
The purpose of the Bleacher Safety Management Plan is to reduce/eliminate accidents and injuries and provides a safe bleacher facility. When accidents or injuries occur, the school district sees that it is important to document the accident or injury and to take corrective measures if necessary. All accidents/injury reports will be kept in the BLEACHER SAFETY PLAN.
AUDITS/INSPECTIONS
Audits and inspections are a vital part of the Bleacher Safety Management Plan. In order to reduce/eliminate accidents and injuries, the district must thoroughly inspect the bleacher facilities based on UBC and CPSC guidelines and requirements.
- The safety audit is a one-time initial inspection to perform an in depth analysis of the entire bleacher facility. It helps to recognize the need for repair, removal, or retrofitting of the bleacher system to meet the standards set forth by the Uniform Building Code (UBC), and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
- The safety inspections are routine inspections to be sure that the bleachers are maintained properly to provide maximum safety for its users. A detailed checklist will be used for these inspections, and trained school personnel will keep documentation.
***All audit and inspection forms will be kept in the BLEACHER SAFETY file or in the CUSTODIAL MANUAL.