SECTION 380:50-17-8. Asbestos abatement cleanup procedures

  Asbestos abatement cleanup procedures are as follows:

(1)   Remove and place in containers all visible accumulations of asbestos-containing material and asbestos-contaminated debris, utilizing rubber dust pans and rubber squeegees to move material about. Do not use metal shovels to pick up or move accumulated waste. Special care shall be taken to minimize damage to floor sheeting.

(2)   Wet clean all surfaces in the work area using rags, mops and sponges as appropriate.

(3)   Remove the cleaned outer layer of plastic sheeting from walls and floors prior to receiving the visual inspection. Windows, doors, HVAC system vents and all other openings shall remain sealed. The negative air machines shall remain in continuous operation. Decontamination enclosure systems shall remain in place and be utilized.

(4)   After cleaning the work area, wait for all surfaces to dry, then HEPA vacuum and wet clean all objects and surfaces in the work area again.

(5)   Remove all containers of waste from the work area through the load-out airlock, prior to the visual inspection required in Section 380:50-17-10(1).

(6)   Decontaminate all tools, equipment, and miscellaneous items and remove at the appropriate time in the cleaning sequence.

(7)   Inspect the work area for visible residue. If any accumulation of residue is observed, it will be assumed to be asbestos-containing and the cleaning cycle shall be repeated.

(8)   After the work area has been rendered free of visible residue, a visible coat of a satisfactory lock-down agent shall be applied to all surfaces in the work area including structural members, building components and plastic sheeting on walls, floors, and covering non-removable items, to seal in non-visible residue. The lock-down agent shall be:

(A)   Tinted to ensure full coverage.

(B)   Tested as-tinted, and certified by Underwriters Laboratories, to have a fire rating compatible with the area in which it is being used.

[Source: Amended at 9 Ok Reg 3309, eff 7-27-92; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 3523, eff 9-14-01; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1887, eff 7-1-10]