Appendix C: Type 1 – Removal and Installation of Asbestos Ceiling Tile (Less than 7.5 m2 (80 ft2))

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Prior to the start of the work the facilities management supervisor shall be notified of:

  • The name of the worker performing work,
  • The dates and the times of the work and,
  • The location and type of the work to be conducted.

The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be used:

  • Use of respiratory protection is not required however if a worker requests to wear a respirator it shall be (at minimum) a half-faced air purifying respirator with N-100, R- 100 or P-100 particulate (HEPA) filters,
  • Use of protective clothing is not required however if a worker requests to wear protective clothing it shall be (at minimum) a disposable suit (Tyvek® or equivalent) with a hood,
  • Protective gloves and,
  • Safety glasses with side shields and safety shoes/boots.

The following equipment shall be used:

  • Polyethylene drop sheets to prevent the spread of dust from the work area.
  • Duct tape.
  • Vacuum equipped with a HEPA-filter.
  • Asbestos disposal bags (6 mil) with asbestos warnings clearly printed on the bag.
  • Utility knife.
  • Clean rags.
  • Other tools as required (no power tools).
Procedure:
  • This applies only to tiles which can be removed intact, or in sections, without breaking, cutting, drilling, abrading, grinding, sanding or vibrating.
  • Eating, drinking, chewing gum or smoking is not permitted in the work area.
  • Ensure work is done during times of low or no occupancy.
  • Place a polyethylene drop sheet beneath area of work. Tape drop sheet in place.
  • Using a HEPA vacuum, clean up any visible dust or debris.
  • Do not use compressed air to clean up or remove any dust from any surface.
  • Don Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (if worker requests to wear PPE).
  • Carefully remove ceiling tile(s) intact, as required, without breaking, cutting, drilling, abrading, grinding, sanding, or vibrating.
  • Immediately place removed tile(s) in an asbestos waste bag if they are not to be reinstalled, otherwise place neatly and carefully on polyethylene drop sheet.
  • Thoroughly HEPA vacuum all dust and debris from lay-in T-bar grid and other surfaces, tools, and items.
  • Conduct other assigned work as required.
  • Install new or re-install removed ceiling tiles without breaking, cutting, drilling, abrading, grinding, sanding, or vibrating.
  • Immediately upon completion of the work, thoroughly clean all surfaces, tools, and items, including drop sheets within the work area using a HEPA filtered vacuum.
  • Place used drop sheet(s) in asbestos waste bag.
  • Clean all surfaces of protective clothing (if worn) with HEPA filtered vacuum or damp cloth, remove protective clothing (with respirator still on) and place protective clothing in asbestos waste bag and seal bag with tape.
  • Using HEPA vacuum or damp wipe methods, clean exterior of the sealed waste bag.
  • Place sealed waste bag in a secondary waste bag, seal second waste bag with tape and place ACM waste bags in the designated ACM waste storage area to await disposal at an appropriately licensed waste site.
  • Proceed to wash facility and thoroughly wash hands, face and respirator (if worn).
  • Return area to service.
  • Ensure updated information of activities have been made to Asbestos Management Program (AMP) including retaining hard copy of documents when required.