Asbestos Management Procedure

Document Revision 00
No. CWP-CHEC-JAC-HSE-PRO-

CONSOLIDATION WORKS OF FIRST AND SECOND

CONTAINER TERMINALS KING ABDULAZIZ PORT
IN DAMMAM

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE

Shamsuddin Tong Lin Shi Lan Issued for

00 09.Aug.23
Approval

Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By

Rev No. Date Remarks
Safety Engineer Safety Supervisor Safety Manager
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acronyms/Abbreviations and Definitions ............................................................................................................. 3
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 4
2. SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................ 4
3. REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................... 4
4. DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................... 5
5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Engineering ............................................................................................................................................. 8
5.2 HSE Department...................................................................................................................................... 8
5.3 Project Construction ............................................................................................................................... 9
5.4 Project Management .............................................................................................................................. 9
5.5 Asbestos inspector .................................................................................................................................. 9
5.6 Asbestos removal workers ...................................................................................................................... 9
5.7 Subcontractors ...................................................................................................................................... 10
6. GENERAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 10
6.1 Prohibited Activities .............................................................................................................................. 10
6.2 Medical Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 10
6.3 Training Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 11
6.4 Protective Clothing ............................................................................................................................... 11
6.5 Respiratory Protection Program ........................................................................................................... 11
6.6 Posting, Labels, and Emergency Phone Numbers................................................................................. 11
6.7 Housekeeping ....................................................................................................................................... 12
6.8 Reviews and Oversight .......................................................................................................................... 12
6.9 Material Safety Data Sheets ................................................................................................................. 13
6.10 Air Sampling .......................................................................................................................................... 13
7. TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS ........................................................................................... 14
8. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................. 14
9. ASBESTOS REMOVAL PROCEDURE ................................................................................................. 15
9.1 Interior Surfaces.................................................................................................................................... 16
9.2 Exterior Surfaces ................................................................................................................................... 16
9.3 Removal of Asbestos sheet and ACM Cement Pipe.............................................................................. 16
9.4 Removal of ACM Joint Compound between Gypsum boards............................................................... 16
9.5 Repair of Damaged ACM ....................................................................................................................... 17
9.6 Asbestos Disposal.................................................................................................................................. 17
10. ASBESTOS EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ........................................................................................... 17
11. HAZARD EVALUATION................................................................................................................... 18
11.1 Chemicals of Concern ........................................................................................................................... 18
11.2 Physical Hazards .................................................................................................................................... 18
11.3 Job Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment ............................................................................................ 18
ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Employer Saudi Global Port Company

Consultant Jacobs
Contractor Branch of China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd.
Project Consolidation works of first and second container
Terminals king abdulaziz port
Sector Regulatory Authority Sector Regulatory Authority, which is a public authority.
or government agency responsible for exercising
autonomous authority over some area of human
activity in a regulatory or supervisory capacity
and the Construction Director
Vendor/ Supplier Supplier of materials, equipment, services suppliers’
Subject to a Purchase Order
Sub-Contractor Any organization hired by CHEC to construct a project
or to provide services including their sub-contractors
.
Works All works and services to be performed by Contractor
as per the Package 1 Employer's Requirements
Specification and Contract Agreement.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. This procedure describes best practices for handling and managing asbestos on
Consolidation Works of First and Second Container Terminals King Abdulaziz Port
Project. As a general rule, asbestos inspection, maintenance and abatement are the
responsibility of the Employer, and CHEC will not perform, subcontract or manage this
type of work. Prior approval by senior management must be obtained in with
consortium partner’s policies and legal instructions. When the Employer requires that
asbestos be part of CHEC’s scope of work, all asbestos inspections, maintenance, and
abatement work shall be conducted by qualified persons, consultant and/or contractors
that are properly trained, certified and licensed in accordance with legal requirements
and this procedure.
1.2. Works included under the requirements herein are specific to inspection, abatement,
demolition, renovation, rebuilding, maintenance, oversight, and any other activity
involving asbestos. CHEC has the responsibility to adapt these requirements to the
specific type of work being conducted and the overall objectives of this policy
1.3. Preferably, asbestos abatement shall be conducted by qualified external consultants
and subcontractors working under CHEC’s general supervision. If obtaining trained,
certified, and licensed consultant(s) or subcontractor(s) is not practical, CHEC may use
direct hire to perform the asbestos work. Direct-hire personnel may be used only after
they receive appropriate training and are under the supervision of professionals trained
to manage and perform such work.
1.4. Projects in countries that are not on the approved list for acceptable asbestos standards
shall be considered to have inadequate standards to properly protect employees unless
the standards are reviewed and approved by the client. When the country standards are
deemed inadequate, the project will be required to prepare its asbestos programs and
plans using the procedure. The project’s asbestos inspection and asbestos abatement
plans shall be submitted to the JACOBS Manager for review and approval prior to
implementation.
2. SCOPE
These instructions shall apply equally to all activities carried out by Employer, CHEC,
Subcontractor and lower-tier Subcontractor personnel during the course of project execution

3. REFERENCES
• Package 1 Employer's Requirements Volume 2 Part 1
4.5.2 Asbestos Removal
• Emergency Response Plan
• Personal Protective Equipment Requirements
• Respiratory Protective Equipment,
4. DEFINITIONS
4.1. Employer (First Party) – Shall mean the Ministry of Administrative Agency which has
solicited tender for the execution of the Works and which employs the Contractor and
any party to which is assigned the right of supervision over the works
4.2. Contractor (Second Party) – Shall mean the person or persons, whether natural or legal,
whose tender has been accepted by the Employer, which includes it representatives,
successors and those persons who might replace them with the approval of the
Employer.
4.3. Subcontractor - A company contracted by CHEC to carry out work at the Consolidation
Works of First and Second Container Terminals King Abdulaziz Port Project construction
site.

4.4. Asbestos Management Definitions:

Area Sample: A non-personal air sample representing the general area concentration
and not collected in the breathing zone of a worker.
Asbestos: Asbestos is a class of aluminum, magnesium, or other metal silicate minerals
that occur in fibrous form including chrysotile, anthophyllite, amosite, crocidolite,
tremolite, actinolite, and any of these minerals that have been chemically treated
and/or altered.
Asbestos abatement – Asbestos abatement is any removal or encapsulation of asbestos
from a structure, facility, or equipment during renovation, demolition, or maintenance.
Asbestos abatement subcontractor – An entity or professional with asbestos trained
and accredited employees who perform asbestos abatement work.
Asbestos abatement plan – A detailed stand-alone document that describes the
asbestos abatement process for a specific job. This plan specifies materials to be abated
and their location, equipment and tools to be used, safe work practices, engineering
controls, worker qualification, abatement methods, support services, schedule, etc.
Asbestos competent person (ACP) – A person who has the following training and
experience:
– Successful completion of the acceptable initial asbestos worker and supervisor course
and annual refresher updates, current within the last 12 months.
– A working knowledge of asbestos standards and strategies, engineering controls, air
and bulk sampling, safe work practices, decontamination units, personal protective
equipment (PPE), high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration systems, and other
background and knowledge necessary to implement an asbestos control program.
– A minimum of 3 years of experience with industrial hygiene and/or safety matters.
– Additional training/certifications required by the project. Asbestos consultant
– A person or entity not affiliated with the asbestos abatement subcontractor. The
consultant is licensed to perform work such as asbestos inspection, abatement,
oversight, air sampling, or design.
Asbestos containing material (ACM) – A substance composed of asbestos of any type
and in an amount equal to or greater than 1 percent by sample volume whether alone
or mixed with other fibrous or non-fibrous constituents. If a substance contains asbestos
but is not considered to be ACM because of the percentage, a negative exposure
assessment shall be performed to ensure employees’ safety.
Asbestos fiber – An asbestos fiber is an asbestos particle that has an aspect ratio (length
to width) of at least 3:1 and is longer than 5 micrometers. Shorter asbestos fibers are
now under scrutiny as fibers of concern.
Asbestos inspection – The process of identifying asbestos type (e.g., chrysotile,
amosite), matrix (e.g., thermal system insulation, transite, gasket), location (e.g., hot
water valve on fourth floor, east corridor, north end), condition (e.g., undamaged,
damaged, significantly damaged), and quantity (e.g., 50 cubic feet of thermal system
insulation).
Asbestos inspection plan – A detailed stand-alone document developed by the asbestos
inspector to identify the type, location, condition, and quantity of asbestos on a job site.
This plan will detail applicable standards, sample methods, equipment and tools,
laboratory requirements, etc. that will be used during the inspection.
Asbestos inspector – A person who has successfully completed the acceptable initial
asbestos inspector course and the annual updates and whose training is current within
the last 12 months.
Asbestos management plan (AMP) – A section of the site HS&E plan that addresses site-
specific asbestos policies. This is a brief description of how asbestos will be handled
onsite and will define required programs and approvals that must be in place before any
work involving asbestos is performed. This plan does not replace the detailed asbestos
inspection, asbestos abatement, or asbestos operations and maintenance plans.
Asbestos operations and maintenance plan (O&M plan) – A detailed stand-alone
document defining how maintenance and cleanup activities that involve asbestos will
be accomplished to minimize exposure and spread of contamination. This plan must be
approved by the ACP and be in place before the work is performed.
Asbestos regulated area – A location where demolition, renovation, installation,
abatement, or maintenance activities involving asbestos are performed. The area is
isolated by some physical containment barriers such as a negative-pressure enclosure,
glove bag, or other approved means to prevent the spread of asbestos contamination.
Asbestos survey – A survey performed by an asbestos competent person involving the
physical observation of an asbestos work process, work location, or work condition. The
asbestos survey is meant to provide due diligence in ensuring that subcontractors
perform work in compliance with contractual requirements. If CHEC self performs
asbestos work, an asbestos survey is meant to ensure that the asbestos work activities
conform to federal, state, and/or local regulations.
Breathing zone – The radius around an individual’s head equal to the distance from the
mouth to the lapel.
CIH – a person certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
Decontamination unit – A unit of three chambers connected to the asbestos regulated
work area. The first chamber is immediately adjacent to the abatement location and is
called the dirty room. Here the employee’s contaminated clothing is removed and any
small equipment is decontaminated and stored. Impermeable bags or containers are
located in this chamber for disposal of contaminated clothing and/or equipment. The
second chamber is the shower connected to the dirty room. The third chamber is the
clean room connected to the shower and is used to remove and store street clothing
and to don/store clean disposable clothing.
Disturbance – An activity that disrupts the matrix of ACM, or PACM, crumbles or
pulverizes ACM or PACM, or generates visible debris from ACM or PACM. Disturbance
includes cutting away small amounts of ACM and PACM no greater than the amount
that can be contained in one standard-size glove bag or waste bag not to exceed 60
inches in length and width.
Encapsulant – A specific material used to chemically entrap asbestos in various
configurations to prevent fibers from becoming airborne.
Glove bag – An assembly used to remove ACM from HVAC ducts, pipe runs, valves,
joints, elbows, and other similar surfaces. The glove bag assembly is a heavy-duty
polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride plastic bag containing two projecting gloved arm
sleeves, an internal tool pouch, and an attached label that identifies content and hazard.
The glove bag is installed in a manner that encloses the asbestos material and prevents
all asbestos fibers from being released.
High-efficiency particulate air filter – A filter capable of retaining 99.97 percent of
particles having a diameter of 0.3 micrometre or larger
Maintenance work – Repair/maintenance operations where ACM/PACM, including
thermal system insulation (TSI), surfacing ACM/PACM, or miscellaneous ACM/PACM is
likely to be disturbed.
Occupational exposure limit (OEL) – An 8-hour time-weighted average of 0.1 fibers
longer than 5 micrometers per cubic centimeter of air (f/cc) determined in the
individual’s breathing zone. A 1 f/cc OEL averaged over 30 minutes may be used, but the
8-hour TWA must still be in effect.
Personal sampling – Collection of an air sample within the breathing zone of a worker
Presumed asbestos containing material (PACM) – A material that could be asbestos but
has not been sampled to confirm asbestos and therefore is considered to be asbestos.
Once it is designated as PACM, only an asbestos inspector can remove it as PACM.
Prior Experience – refers to experience that is required of the subcontractor and its
employees as a prerequisite relevant to the work being requested for the CHEC job. This
experience is necessary to assure CHEC that the subcontractor is capable of performing
the asbestos inspection or abatement in a satisfactory manner. Relevant experience
shall include but not be limited to size of projects, number of employees, type and
composition of material, work methods including engineering controls, and safe work
practices.
 Time-weighted average (TWA) – A concentration averaged over a specified time period.
Typically, the TWA means a concentration averaged over 8 hours

5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Engineering
• Ensure that asbestos is not engineered into planning documents unless approved by
legal, risk management and HSE.
• Assist HSE in developing the engineering portion of subcontract packages and reviewing
applicable subcontract deliverables to ensure that only qualified asbestos inspectors,
asbestos consultants, and asbestos abatement contractors perform asbestos inspection
and asbestos abatement work when the Employer requires asbestos to be part of the
CHEC project scope of work. To perform any asbestos work, CHEC must have
contractually accepted that responsibility with approval by senior management in
accordance with Port policies and legal instructions.
• Stop work to prevent unsafe practices, asbestos exposure, or spread of contamination

5.2 HSE Department

• Develop, in collaboration with the Legal and Risk Management departments, asbestos
policy, procedures, and specifications and update them as necessary to comply with
regulations, lessons leamed and new policy.
• Identify qualified Asbestos competent person for the project, as needed.
• When asbestos work is subcontracted, work with Engineering to develop
consultant/subcontract, participate in the selection process, review deliverables, and
verify compliance with requirements when asbestos inspection or asbestos abatement
is required by the Employer to be part of CHEC Project scope of work.
• The asbestos specialist (i.e., asbestos inspector, ACP or CIH, or equivalent credential
recognized by KSA) will work with Engineer to prepare subcontract and review
applicable submittals to ensure that only qualified asbestos inspectors, asbestos
consultants, and asbestos abatement contractors perform asbestos inspection and
asbestos removal work.
• Survey work activities and work locations to ensure that CHEC/subcontractor
employees are not exposed to asbestos when ACM/PACM is handled in CHEC work
location. This may involve air sampling of CHEC employees, subcontractor employees,
or their workplace areas.
• Obtain written assurance from the Employer, asbestos consultant/inspector, or
asbestos abatement subcontractor, depending on who performed the asbestos
inspection, that the work location is free of asbestos before allowing "normal"
construction activities for which CHEC is responsible to proceed.
 • Stop work to prevent an unsafe practice, asbestos exposure, or spread of
contamination.

5.3 Project Construction

• Ensure the implementation of this procedure on Consolidation Works of First and
Second Container Terminals King Abdulaziz Port project as applicable.
• In conjunction with HSE, Legal, and Risk management, ensure that ACM is handled only
by an qualified asbestos removal contractor if asbestos inspection or asbestos
abatement is required by the Employer to be part of the CHEC scope of work and port
policies and legal instructions. Construction must ensure that these credentials are met
by direct-hire personnel if the work is self-performed in compliance with this procedure.
• Ensure that HSE provides an Asbestos competent person to support a project if the
Employer requires asbestos inspection or asbestos Removal to be part of scope of work.
• Stop work to prevent an unsafe practice, asbestos exposure, or spread of
contamination.

5.4 Project Management

• Provide necessary resources to implement this Asbestos Management
procedure.
• Perform management assessments to ensure compliance with this Asbestos
Management Procedure.
• Assess and approve, if appropriate, any decision to have consortium be
contractually responsible for asbestos inspection or asbestos abatement by
engaging and supervising qualified external asbestos consultants and asbestos
contractors. Such approval must be in accordance with consortium partner's
policies and legal instructions.
• Access and approve, if appropriate, any decision to have CWJV direct-hire
personnel perform asbestos inspection or asbestos abatement. Such approval
must be in accordance with consortium partner's policies and legal instructions.

5.5 Asbestos inspector

Asbestos inspectors are responsible for identifying asbestos-containing materials
(ACMs) in buildings and structures. They conduct visual inspections, take samples of
suspect materials, and send them to laboratories for analysis. They also prepare reports
detailing their findings and recommendations for controlling or mitigating the risks of
asbestos exposure.

5.6 Asbestos removal workers

• Documenting existing ACMs and developing a work plan for their removal.
• Setting up decontamination units and work areas to prevent the spread of asbestos
fibers.
 • Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, gloves, and
coveralls to protect themselves and others from asbestos exposure.
• Properly removing and disposing of ACMs, following relevant regulations and
guidelines.
• Conducting air sampling and monitoring during and after the removal to ensure
that the air is safe to breathe.
• Cleaning up the work area and decontamination units after the removal is
complete
• Keeping accurate records of the work performed and reporting any incidents or
risks to the relevant authorities.

5.7 Subcontractors
• Comply with the provisions of all applicable KSA laws governing asbestos
inspection, abatement, and maintenance operations.
• Comply with agreed-upon contractual requirements including provisions of this
procedure.
• Stop work to prevent an unsafe practice, asbestos exposure, or spread of
contamination.

6. GENERAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Prohibited Activities
• Eating, smoking, drinking, and chewing tobacco or gum shall not be permitted in
the asbestos regulated area. No asbestos sawing, grinding, air blowing, sweeping,
drilling, or similar operations that may create airborne asbestos fibers shall be
performed without dust-reducing engineering controls in place.
• Personnel outside regulated areas shall not be exposed to airborne concentrations
of asbestos in excess of the background level unless there is compliance with
requirements and qualifications of an asbestos worker including training, medical,
engineering controls, personal protective equipment, safe work practices, and
other measures outlined herein Those, for which dual authorization is required.

6.2 Medical Requirements

The HSE supervisor shall ensure that all asbestos workers, inspectors, and supervisors
are certified by a licensed health care provider (LHCP) to work in an asbestos
environment and to wear approved respiratory protection. The LHCP shall provide
recommendations and limitations to the employee based on the medical
examination. The baseline medical examination shall be provided before the start of
work involving asbestos and shall be repeated annually and upon exit from the job
site. The annual and exit medical examination shall be similar to the baseline.
6.3 Training Requirements
• Course material and instructors must be pre-qualified by CHEC Manager, or
designee, before the asbestos class is conducted. The HSE personnel shall ensure
that the following training is completed by a qualified instructor before assigning
any employee to an asbestos environment:
• Asbestos inspectors-Individual must successfully complete the CHEC Asbestos
Inspector training course or equivalent.
• Asbestos abatement worker and supervisor-Individual must successfully complete
the CHEC asbestos worker and supervisor training course, or equivalent.
• Asbestos maintenance worker and asbestos custodial worker-Individual must
successfully complete the CHEC course, or equivalent.
• Asbestos awareness training-The CHEC Asbestos Training Course may be adapted
for the project . Custodial workers who are not working directly with asbestos but
may encounter it should receive this training. Material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
for the ACM products shall be included in the awareness training.
• HSE shall document and track training through the CHEC database with applicable
information.

6.4 Protective Clothing

Disposable whole body impermeable clothing suitable for protection against asbestos
shall be used. An example of such clothing is Tyvek® coveralls with attached hood and
foot coverings. Impermeable, disposable, sturdy outer gloves suitable for the work
shall be used. Disposable vinyl, neoprene, or rubber gloves can be worn inside the
outer glove but cannot be used alone. No skin surface shall be open to the
environment and all adjoining parts, including zippers, must be taped. Disposable
cloth work clothing may be worn under the disposable protective coveralls, but no
personal clothing may be used inside an asbestos regulated abatement area.

6.5 Respiratory Protection Program

A Respiratory Protection Program shall be established. Employees shall be respirator
fit-tested and be medically qualified to wear the type of respirator in use. A person
wearing a full-facepiece air purifying respirator (APR) shall be quantitative fit tested
prior to field use. Fit testing records shall be maintained onsite and shall be
documented and tracked through the database. APRs used for protection against
asbestos shall have high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and be certified to
protect against asbestos.

6.6 Posting, Labels, and Emergency Phone Numbers

• Warning Sign: Warning signs shall be posted in both English and the other
workforce languages at all approaches, entries, and other access points to
asbestos-regulated areas. Each sign shall be located at such a distance that
 personnel can read the sign and take the necessary protective steps before
entering the area.
• Emergency Phone Numbers: Emergency phone numbers shall be posted in
conspicuous locations for local fire department, police, hospital, and any specialists
or consultants associated with the project.

6.7 Housekeeping
• Good housekeeping and cleanup procedures are essential steps in asbestos dust
control. Meticulous attention shall be given to restricting contamination spread,
including airborne fibers, dust, and debris.
• Cleanup: Cleanup shall meet the following criteria:
− Surfaces shall be cleaned with water and vacuum equipment and shall be
maintained free of asbestos accumulations.
− Asbestos waste shall not be distributed over the general area.
− Dry sweeping or space blow-down shall not be allowed.
− An adequate period shall be allowed for dust to settle before using wet
cleaning and vacuuming of equipment and surfaces.
The Asbestos competent person shall provide authorization in writing before
allowing breakdown of an asbestos containment.
− Authorization shall be based on a visual inspection and air sampling data.
o No visible contamination shall be present.
o Aggressive clearance samples cannot exceed background.
− Enclosures, perimeter boundaries, caution signs, etc. shall not be removed
before written approval is received from the asbestos competent person.
− Containment shall remain in place during cleanup.
− Plastic sheeting, filters, etc. shall be disposed of as ACM waste.
Prior to dismantling containment: The asbestos competent person shall
perform a visual inspection for asbestos dust, residue, and freestanding water
and shall review clearance air sampling data before downgrading an asbestos
regulated area. If asbestos dust, residue, or freestanding water is found, another
wipe-down/vacuuming shall be performed.

6.8 Reviews and Oversight

While performing asbestos work activities, the project will be subject to close
oversight by the CHEC, and to audits and assessments by project management, and
the Employer. A "Stop Work Order' shall be issued immediately and remain in effect
until the violation(s) is resolved if the work is found to violate the contract, a
regulatory requirement, and/or safe work practice
6.9 Material Safety Data Sheets
A current MSDS shall be provided for each and every hazardous material brought
onsite, whether or not such material is to be used during asbestos abatement or
asbestos inspection.

6.10 Air Sampling

▪ Air samples shall be collected before containment is installed and before abatement
occurs. These samples shall be used to determine background asbestos levels that
will later be compared to clearance sample data and used to determine containment
integrity. The baseline level is determined by collecting at least three general area
samples at each asbestos abatement location.
▪ The ACP shall collect daily area air samples outside the asbestos containment during
any abatement. Sample locations shall be determined based on the type of work. The
samples are used to verify containment integrity and must not exceed background
level. During abatement, three samples shall be collected daily outside the
containment to ensure that concentrations remain below background. In addition,
daily area samples shall be collected at the entrance to the asbestos regulated area,
at the local exhaust system opening, and at the storage location. If air sample results
outside the containment exceed background at any sample location, work shall
immediately stop and corrective actions shall be taken to reduce the level. Employees
shall immediately evacuate the adjacent work areas and not be allowed to return
until after the written clearance from the ACP. The HSE Specialist shall be notified
immediately of the condition.
▪ Daily personal air samples shall be collected on asbestos workers inside the
containment area and on the support team outside the containment. This type of
sample is used to verify that the engineering controls are functioning appropriately
and that the respirator protection factor is not exceeded, and to document airborne
levels. Samples shall be collected on a representative number of workers for all
activities. Typically, because of the small number of asbestos workers at a specific
abatement location, all employees inside the abatement chamber and the support
team outside the chamber should be sampled.
▪ Aggressive air sampling shall be conducted for all clearance samples prior to
dismantlement of containment. Aggressive air sampling shall be conducted using
high-volume sample pumps over a period of 30 minutes while using a mechanical
method (e.g., a fan) to disturb dust.
7. TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
The following tools and equipment is required when working with asbestos cement (e.g., pipe
cutting, drilling, etc)

– Mastic removers shall have a flashpoint above 93.3° C.

– HEPA vacuums shall be equipped with HEPA filters and be leak-proof to the filter.
– Power tools shall not be used to remove ACM unless the tool is equipped with an
effective, integral HEPA-filtered exhaust ventilation systems. All residual asbestos
shall be removed from reusable tools prior to storage or reuse.
– If rental equipment is to be used, the project shall furnish written notification to the
rental agency concerning the intended use of the equipment and the possibility of
asbestos contamination of the equipment.
– Appropriate hand tools, including cleaning brush, sponges, rags, clean disposable
towels

8. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

The following personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for AC pipe removing

• NIOSH approved half facepiece respirator (minimum), complete with combination

cartridges for particulate (P100) and organic vapours (OV)
• Disposable, impermeable protective coveralls (complete with hood, booties and elastic
gathers at wrists)
• Disposable gloves
• Goggles (to protect eyes from dusts and chlorine mist)
• Laceless rubber boots with steel toes (non-laced is preferred)
• Hard hat
• Hearing protection

Note: All reusable PPE and equipment must be cleaned with a damp cloth or a HEPA filtered
vacuum cleaner prior to removal.
9. ASBESTOS REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Asbestos Removal

The CHEC is required to carefully review the external (and internal) conditions of the existing
buildings to ensure that wherever asbestos is found, it is to be removed and disposed of
according to the municipal requirements by a qualified and certified personnel using qualified
and certified equipment
The ACP should consult the KSA standards to ensure that all requirements are met.
▪ Personnel of other trades who are not engaged in the removal and demolition of
asbestos shall not be permitted to be exposed at any time to airborne concentrations
of asbestos in excess of 0.1 fiber/cc of air, unless the trade personnel comply with the
protection provisions of this summary.
▪ Wet removal procedures shall be used and any electrical service shall be locked out
before the wet removal activity begins.
▪ Temporary electrical service protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter shall be used
to provide adequate power, lighting, heat, and water in order to accomplish the
abatement.
▪ Backflow prevention shall be implemented when using a water supply.
9.1 Interior Surfaces
For interior surfaces where the non-friable asbestos surfacing materials (such as vinyl
asbestos or asbestos cement) can be removed intact, precautions shall be taken to
remove nails or screws without breaking the panels. Amended water (wetting agent)
shall be used to wet the surfaces including any broken edges. A double layer of 6-mil
plastic shall be used to protect the floor and to package the removed panels. Breaking
vinyl asbestos or asbestos cement panels is prohibited.

9.2 Exterior Surfaces

Exterior work involving the removal of asbestos cement siding including transite and
asphalt composition shingles shall exclude uninvolved personnel from an area extending
at least 50 feet from the perimeter of the structure. Asbestos warning signs and danger
tape secured to sturdy upright posts every 20 feet shall be placed around the perimeter.
The project shall erect critical barriers to block non-emergency exits through the
asbestos control area. Windows shall be covered with two layers of 6-mil plastic
sheeting. The ground shall be covered with two layers of 6-mil plastic extending to at
least 10 feet from the structure. Work shall be conducted systematically from top to
bottom so that each piece of transite or shingle is removed without breakage. The
asbestos cement shingles shall be pre-packaged in fiberglass-reinforced plastic, nylon, or
other material to prevent puncture of the double layer of 6-mil plastic bags. Siding panels
shall be wrapped in 6-mil plastic. All materials shall be passed or hoisted to the ground
without dropping. Breakage of asbestos cement materials such as transite panels is
prohibited.

9.3 Removal of Asbestos sheet and ACM Cement Pipe

Boiler stacks and asbestos cement pipe shall be removed and disposed of in sections.
Each section shall, at a minimum, be wrapped and sealed with two layers of 6-mil plastic
for transportation and disposal. Where cutting or disturbing of ACM is required to create
manageable sections, the cutting shall be accomplished within an enclosed asbestos
regulated area with a negative air pressure local exhaust system.

9.4 Removal of ACM Joint Compound between Gypsum boards

Gypsum board containing asbestos joint compound shall be handled by removing the
entire joint without cutting or disturbing the ACM joint compound. Openings in gypsum
board joints shall be immediately HEPA vacuumed and sealed with polyethylene
sheeting. If the joint compound is found to be 1 percent or greater ACM, the entire wall
system must be removed as ACM.
 9.5 Repair of Damaged ACM
Damaged ACM insulation on pipes, ducts, and tanks shall be repaired or removed by
abatement. Repair shall be accomplished by installing a covering fiberglass cloth, or
equivalent, and thermal insulation adhesive. The covering shall extend beyond the
damaged area a minimum of 6 inches in all directions. ACM maintenance work may be
done as Class Ill asbestos work, which includes repair and maintenance activities that
may involve disturbance of ACM, including TSI. (Class I asbestos work is removal of non-
Class Ill quantities of TSI and surfacing ACM/PACM; Class II is removal of other forms of
ACM/PACM such as roofing material, floor tile, etc.; Class IV is custodial and clean-up
work that may result in inadvertent worker contact with ACM/PACM.

9.6 Asbestos Disposal

Asbestos waste, scrap, debris, bags, containers, filters, equipment, and asbestos-
contaminated clothing shall be sealed in double 6-mil plastic bags, or wrapped in 6-mil
plastic sheeting imprinted with the asbestos caution label. Where the asbestos material
is hard or has sharp edges, the ACM shall be packaged in a manner that will prevent
puncture. Disposal of friable and non-friable asbestos waste shall incorporate at least 6
inches of compacted cover of non-asbestos materials with a final cover of at least 18
inches of earth. ACM shall be disposed of in a licensed landfill, or in compliance with local
regulatory requirements. The landfill shall be approved to accept friable and non-friable
asbestos waste. Temporary storage shall be in sealed impermeable bags in waste drums
labeled with the asbestos warning. An area for interim storage of asbestos waste-
containing drums will be approved by the project environmental specialist.

10. ASBESTOS EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

In the event asbestos containing materials (ACM) are disturbed, the following procedure shall
be followed:

• if you became contaminated with asbestos, take first aid measures (leave the
immediate area and take off contaminated clothing (do not brush off clothing). After
first aid measures are taken, fill out an employee incident report.
• Vacate and secure the area to a perimeter of 25 feet from the disturbance (edge of
visible asbestos). Have the occupants leave the space. Depending upon the situation,
Security should be called to help secure the area.
• Contact the CHEC Emergency response team and Asbestos Control Group Provide the
location of the release and state what actions have been taken so far.

The Asbestos Control Group will:

 – Upon arrival, assess the likelihood that the disturbed material contains
asbestos.
– Samples may be taken for analysis to confirm the contents of the material.
– Should no one be available from Asbestos Control, a certified and licensed
contractor shall be called in to perform a cleanup of the space using
appropriate PPE and equipment.
– Air samples may be taken depending upon the scope, location, and condition
of the material(s) disturbed and requirements for cleanup.
– If the release occurs in Strong Memorial Hospital, follow the SMH procedures
and contact the Administrator on Call.
– Once the area is cleaned and the air sampling results are reviewed and show
the area to be ‘clean’, the occupants can return to the area.

11. HAZARD EVALUATION

11.1 Chemicals of Concern

The general hazards associated with exposure to potentially hazardous materials or
wastes are present at this site. These hazards will be minimized by allowing only trained
and qualified personnel to enter the work zones. These chemicals, which either will be
brought on site during the work activities or are present at the site,. The MSDS’s give
various data necessary to inform site workers of potential hazards and their particular
effects. MSDS will be kept it on the each and every chemical storage.

11.2 Physical Hazards

General physical hazards associated with operating and working near heavy equipment
will be present during ACM removal activities at the site. These hazards will be minimized
by allowing only trained, qualified, and licensed personnel to operate the equipment and
machinery. Safe work practices in compliance with OSHA standards and this document
will be used at all times

11.3 Job Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment

Risk Matrix Risk Rating and Action criteria
Consequences
Likelihood Risk level Priority Action required
1. Minor 2. Medium 3. Major 4. Catastrophic

5. Frequent Medium Medium High High 1st Immediate action is required to eliminate or reduce the risk
High
level
4. Occasional Medium Medium High High

3. Probable Low Medium Medium High Medium 2nd Implement control measures within specified time frame

4. Remote Low Low Medium High Tolerable risk, no additional control measure is needed but
Low 3rd continuous monitoring is required to ensure that the existing
1. Improbable Low Low Medium Medium controls are maintained effectively.

Likelihood classification Consequence classification

5. Frequent Likely to occur frequently
4. Occasional May occur occasionally 1. Minor Part of process failure / Minor bodily injury

3. Probable Unlikely but possible to occur 2. Medium Part of line function failure / Middle bodily injury
3. Major Major damage to work system / serious bodily injury
2. Remote So unlikely that occurrence may not be experienced
4. Catastrophic Whole system completely break down / Fatality
1. Improbable Occurrence is rare
 RESIDUAL
INITIAL RISK RISK
TASK/OPERATION BASIC CAUSE OF RATING RATING Responsible
HAZARD DESCRIPTION Control Measures
AL STEPS HAZARD Person
L C R L C R

▪ Exposure to asbestos ▪ Inhalation of • Conduct a thorough assessment

fibers. asbestos fibers can to identify the presence and
▪ Improper handling or lead to serious condition of asbestos-containing
disturbance of health issues such materials.
asbestos-containing as lung diseases, • Follow relevant regulations and
materials including asbestosis, guidelines for asbestos removal.
1) Assess the Work mesothelioma, and • Ensure proper personal
3 2 6 2 2 4 Asbestos supervisor
Area and Prepare lung cancer. protective equipment (PPE),
. including respirators, gloves,
and coveralls, is available and
worn by workers.
• Establish a regulated work area
with barricades or warning signs
to prevent unauthorized access.
▪ Spread of asbestos ▪ Asbestos fibers can • Erect enclosure barriers using
fibers outside the work contaminate polyethylene sheets or other
area. surrounding areas, appropriate materials to create a
▪ Insufficient potentially exposing sealed containment area.
containment measures workers and • Use negative air pressure
or improper removal occupants to health systems to prevent the release
2) Set Up
techniques. risks. It may require 4 2 8 of asbestos fibers into 2 2 4 Asbestos supervisor
Containment Area additional cleanup surrounding areas.
efforts and pose • Implement proper
legal and regulatory decontamination procedures,
compliance issues. including airlock systems and
designated waste disposal
containers.
▪ Disturbing and ▪ Increased risk of • Wet the asbestos material with
releasing asbestos direct exposure to water mixed with a suitable
3) Remove Asbestos fibers during removal. asbestos fibers, wetting agent to minimize fiber
Containing ▪ Inadequate Personal leading to respiratory 4 3 12 release. 2 3 6 Asbestos supervisor
Materials Protective Equipment and skin-related • Use hand tools or other
(PPE) health problems for appropriate methods for gentle
workers. removal, avoiding aggressive
 ▪ Failure to provide or actions that may generate
use appropriate airborne fibers.
respiratory protection, • Place asbestos-containing
gloves, coveralls, or material in labeled, leak-proof,
other PPE. and sealed containers for proper
disposal.
▪ Contamination of ▪ Workers may carry • Establish a decontamination
workers with asbestos asbestos fibers area with showers, clean
fibers. outside the work clothing, and waste disposal
▪ Insufficient area, potentially facilities.
Decontamination exposing themselves • Encourage workers to shower
4) Personal
Procedures or others to and change into clean clothing
Hygiene and ▪ Lack of proper contamination. It can
5 3 15
before leaving the work area.
3 3 9 Asbestos supervisor
Decontamination decontamination lead to re- • Properly dispose of
facilities or failure to contamination of contaminated clothing and
follow decontamination clean areas and personal protective equipment.
protocols. increase the risk of
long-term exposure.
▪ Improper handling and ▪ Improper disposal • Follow Asbestos removal
disposal of asbestos can result in the procedure and guidelines for
waste. release of asbestos asbestos waste disposal.
▪ Inadequate labeling, fibers into the • Ensure proper labeling,
packaging, or environment, packaging, and sealing of
transportation of endangering public asbestos waste containers.
5) Waste Disposal asbestos waste. health and violating 3 2 6 • Arrange for appropriate 1 2 2 Asbestos supervisor
waste disposal transportation and disposal of
regulations. It can asbestos waste at authorized
lead to legal facilities.
consequences and
environmental
contamination.
▪ Residual asbestos ▪ Undetected • Conduct thorough cleanup of the
fibers and airborne asbestos fibers in work area using approved
contamination. the air may pose methods, including wet wiping
▪ Lack of Air Monitoring ongoing health risks and HEPA vacuuming.
6) Post-Removal
and Clearance Testing to workers and • Perform air monitoring to verify
Cleanup and ▪ Failure to conduct occupants.
2 3 6
that the clearance level for
1 2 2 Asbestos supervisor
Air Monitoring proper air monitoring ▪ and delays in project asbestos fibers is within
and clearance testing completion. acceptable limits.
after asbestos
removal.
 ▪ Physical Hazards ▪ Impact, Pinch, or • General physical hazards
▪ Inhalation Hazard Crushing Injury Back associated with operating and
▪ Cuts from Insulation Strain working near heavy equipment
Jacket ▪ Skin / Dermal will be present during ACM
▪ Eye Injury Hazards removal activities at the site.
▪ High Noise ▪ Injuries resulting • All personnel working inside the
▪ manually lifting from manually lifting barricade tape (exclusion Zone)
▪ Falling Hazard ▪ Falls from ladders / will be in respirators and
▪ Slip Trip hazard dumpster during protective clothing including
▪ Heat Stress load out of Asbestos gloves and booties.
▪ Equipment failure Material • Workers will be instructed in
▪ Fire ▪ Severe Injuries from safe lifting techniques (i.e., back
slips, trips, and falls straight, bend at knees, load
▪ Heat stroke close to body, lift smoothly, and
overheating, do not twist
excessive sweating, • Workers will have limited
strong pulse, and visibility while wearing
muscle cramps, respirators. Workers should
▪ Hearing Damage make sure they have clear
7) General ▪ Burn communication to avoid
Asbestos supervisor
Construction 5 3 15 accidentally pinched fingers and 3 3 9
and safety personnel
Hazards strains / sprains.
• Workers will wear protective
eyewear with side shields that
meet ANSI Z-87 at all times.
Unless wearing full-face
respirators
• Workers will wear hearing
protection whenever voices must
be raised above normal
conversational speech or when
noise levels exceed 85 decibels
due to a load noise source; such
as working around portable
generator and using energized
equipment.
• Extra caution will be used when
cutting the metal jacket over
pipe insulation
• Best Tec will use the wet
methods to prevent any
 contaminates form becoming
airborne
• Use fall protection if working on
ladder at height above 6 feet.
• Walking/working surfaces will be
kept free of clutter, debris, and
congestion to the greatest extent
possible.
• Personnel will be briefed on the
hazards of wet, muddy soil
hazards and traversing uneven
grades
• Equipment will be checked for
proper operation prior to starting
work each shift, includes visual
inspections, checking for
damage or defects in electrical
cords and insuring they are
grounded properly. HEPA
Vacuum and generator.
• Workers will be trained in the
recognition of heat stress and
appropriate actions to take.
• Hot work safety procedures will
be followed when welding or
performing other activities
requiring an open flame or
spark.

Notes:
1- Prior to start any work it to be made sure that personnel are safety inducted
2- Prior to start any work Tool Box Talk to be carried out
3- Personnel shall wear all applicable PPE
4- Adequate First Aid facility to be provided