Asbestos

Employee
Information
and Training
Health effects of
asbestos exposure
 Asbestosis

 Lung cancer

1a
Health effects of
asbestos exposure
 Mesothelioma

 Effects do not develop

immediately - may take 20 years

1b
Relationship between
smoking, asbestos, and
lung cancer
 The more asbestos fibers
inhaled, the greater the risk of
disease - smoking increases the
risk

 Asbestos fibers remain in air for

hours; are inhaled by people

2a
Relationship between
smoking, asbestos, and
lung cancer
 Most severe cases have been
experienced in:
• Shipbuilding
• Mining
• Milling
• Fabricating

2b
Operations that could
result in exposure
 May be found in building areas
accessible to the public

 Boiler and machinery rooms

 Building materials

3a
Operations that could
result in exposure
 Floor coverings

 Ceiling tile

3b
Operations that could
result in exposure
 Pipe wrap

 Fireproofing

 Acoustical/
decorative
treatments

3c
Operations that could
result in exposure
 Amount in products varies from
approximately 1 percent to
nearly 100 percent

 Exposure is most likely to occur

during maintenance activities

3d
Engineering controls,
work practices
 Few engineering control options
available

 Use proper PPE

 Prevent disturbing or damaging

asbestos-containing areas

4a
Protection procedures
 Work practices

 Emergency clean-up

 PPE
• Protective clothing
• Head and foot cover

5a
Protection procedures
 Engineer, facilities manager
should oversee asbestos-related
activities

 Maintain close surveillance to

ensure asbestos is not
disturbed/damaged

5b
Limitations of
respirators, PPE
 Should be applicable and
suitable for intended purpose

 Ensure respirator fits properly,

is comfortable, provides
adequate protection

6a
Limitations of
respirators, PPE
 Written program is necessary
whenever operations/
maintenance
program specifies
respirator use

6b
Worker protection
programs
 Protects workers from exposure
to hazards harmful to
health/safety

 Engineering controls

7a
Worker protection
programs
 Personal exposure monitoring

 Medical surveillance

 Personal protective equipment

7b