28th Annual North-East
Regional Tri-Sectional (NY-NJ-PA)
Industrial Hygiene Conference
and Exposition
Presented by:
Joseph Cantone
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Asbestos. Any naturally occurring hydrated
mineral silicate separable into commercially
usable fibers, including chrysotile
(serpentine), amosite (cumingtonitegrunerite), crocidolite (riebeckite), tremolite,
anthophyllite and actinolite. *
*NYSICR 56
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Lead is a dense, soft, low-melting metal. It is
an important component of batteries, and
about 75% of the world's lead production is
consumed by the battery industry. Lead is the
densest common metal except for gold, and
this quality makes it effective in sound
barriers and as a shield against X-rays. Lead
resists corrosion by water, so it has long been
used in the plumbing industry. It has also
been added to paints.
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Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) These
chlorinated oils have a low degree of
reactivity. They are not flammable, have high
electrical resistance, good insulating
properties and are very stable even when
exposed to heat and pressure.
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Purpose:
Protection of the public
Protection of workers
Prevention of costly
clean-ups
Reasons for sampling
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Conflict:
Regulatory
requirements
Interpretations
Training
Problems with sampling
Asbestos Sampling
Why are we sampling?
Pre-demolition
Pre-renovation
Disturbances
Other Regulatory requirements
Asbestos Sampling
What are we sampling?
Unlike the traditional suspect material, new
materials have tested positive since the AHERA was
implemented
New Materials:
Terrazzo flooring
Vermiculite Insulation
Wallpaper
Grout
Floor leveler compound
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Primary Issues today:
Unreliable or invalid sampling results from
previous surveys- insufficient samples
State of the Art lab analysis
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Worker Protection
Window glazing compound and caulk
OSHA
Caulk-unauthorized use
` Major impact on renovations today
Quantifiable amounts
` Reaching the threshold of 50ppm
` PPE
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Thank You and have a great weekend!