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Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to protect the health of all employees, contractors, ºÚÁϹÙÍøs and visitors by managing asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM) in ways that do not allow the uncontrolled release of asbestos fibers into the environment.

Policy

It is the policy of ºÚÁϹÙÍø to manage all asbestos-containing building materials in accordance with all applicable provisions of law.

Responsibility

Campus Officer

• Ensures policy is implemented and responsibilities are delegated

Facilities Services Supervisors/Building Maintenance Foreman

• Ensure inspections of building materials are completed by Minnesota-licensed asbestos inspectors. Maintain all inspection results.
• Ensure known ACBM is maintained in good condition.
• Initiate abatement procedures in accordance with Minnesota rules if ACBM is required to be renovated or removed.
• Ensure maintenance and repair staff receives asbestos-awareness training annually.
• Notify contractors and other short-term workers (plumbers, electricians, etc.) of the presence of ACBM.

Maintenance and Repair Workers

• Attend annual asbestos-awareness refresher training.
• Do not disturb any known ACBM in the course of work.
• Do not clean any damaged known ACBM.
• Do not disturb any building material without evidence that it does not contain asbestos.
• Notify the Facilities Services Supervisor/Building Maintenance Forman of any damaged ACBM immediately.

References

29 CFR 1910. 1001

29 CFR 1926.1101

40 CFR 61

Minnesota Statues 326.70-326.81

Minnesota Statues Rules Chapter 4620