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Interpreting Survey Results
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Which Regulations Apply? Amount of Asbestos in Homogeneous Area
None Detected (0%) Trace up to 1.0% Greater than 1% AHERA
40 CFR Part 763 subpart E
No No Yes NESHAPS
40 CFR Part 61 subpart M
No No Yes OSHA
29 CFR 1926.1101
No Yes Yes
Ohio Administrative Code 3701-34 326 Indiana Administrative Code Articles 14 & 18 Illinois Department of Public Health, Title 77, Section 855 Most other states
No No Yes
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Air Sampling
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exposures
methods, work practices and engineering controls effectiveness
- Suitability to re-
- ccupy asbestos
work area
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Analytical Methods
Phase Contrast Microscopy Light microscope, 400 x magnification Only counts „fibers‟, no identification NIOSH 7400 Method 25 mm cassette, 0.8 µ pore size filter Least expensive ($6-$15)
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Analytical Methods
Transmission Electron Microscopy Electron microscope, high magnification Counts and identifies asbestos structures AHERA Method and others 25 mm cassette, 0.45 µ pore size filter Most expensive ($75-$200)
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Analytical Methods
Phase Contrast Microscopy Equivalent
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Advantages Disadvantages “ Fibers” are asbestos Results can more easily be used to compare against f/cc regulatory and risk levels Used in government agencies’ studies PCM counting rules do not allow for all asbestos fibers to be included in results All types of asbestos fibers are given same consideration Counting rules cannot make-up for all discrepancies between PCM & TEM
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Type & Requirements Description & Protocols Analytical Methods Responsib le Party Background Determine air levels prior to starting an abatement project PCM, possibly PCME or TEM Owner Personals Determine employee exposure. PCM, possibly PCME Employer's competent person Environmental Determine air levels
area. PCM, possibly PCME or TEM Owner Final Clearance Determine air levels after final cleaning and visual inspection. PCM or TEM Owner