1. Asbestos Employee Information and Training

2. Health effects of asbestos exposure
Asbestosis
Lung cancer 1a

3. Health effects of asbestos exposure
Mesothelioma
Effects do not develop immediately - may take 20 years 1b

4. 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

5. Relationship between smoking, asbestos, and lung cancer
Most severe cases have been experienced in:
Shipbuilding
Mining
Milling
Fabricating 2b

6. Operations that could result in exposure
May be found in building areas accessible to the public
Boiler and machinery rooms
Building materials 3a

7. Operations that could result in exposure
Floor coverings
Ceiling tile 3b

8. Operations that could result in exposure
Pipe wrap
Fireproofing
Acoustical/decorative treatments 3c

9. 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

10. Engineering controls, work practices
Few engineering control options available
Use proper PPE
Prevent disturbing or damaging asbestos-containing areas 4a

11. Protection procedures
Work practices
Emergency clean-up
PPE
Protective clothing
Head and foot cover 5a

12. Protection procedures
Engineer, facilities manager should oversee asbestos-related activities
Maintain close surveillance to ensure asbestos is not disturbed/damaged 5b

13. Limitations of respirators, PPE
Should be applicable and suitable for intended purpose
Ensure respirator fits properly, is comfortable, provides adequate protection 6a

14. Limitations of respirators, PPE
Written program is necessary whenever operations/ maintenance program specifies respirator use 6b

15. Worker protection programs
Protects workers from exposure to hazards harmful to health/safety
Engineering controls 7a

16. Worker protection programs
Personal exposure monitoring
Medical surveillance
Personal protective equipment 7b