Appendix G: Type 1 – Removal of Drywall Asbestos Joint Compound – Less than 1m2 (10ft2) of Drywall

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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 time 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,
  • Sprayer containing water and a wetting agent,
  • 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 and,
  • Other tools as required (no power tools).
Procedure

Note: This applies only to drywall with drywall joint compound containing asbestos and refers to the disturbance of less than 1 m2 or (10 ft2) of “drywall” and not the accumulation of 1 m2 or 10 ft2) of “drywall joint compound”:

  • Eating, drinking, chewing gum, or smoking is not permitted in the work area.
  • Ensure work is done during times of low or no occupancy.
  • 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.
  • Place a polyethylene drop sheet beneath area of work. Tape drop sheet in place to floor or wall(s).
  • Don Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (if worker requests to wear PPE).
  • Using sprayer with amended water, mist material(s) to be removed (do not soak).
  • Using utility knife or hand held non-powered drywall saw, carefully remove required section of drywall while continuing to mist with amended water.
  • Immediately place removed drywall in an asbestos waste bag.
  • Thoroughly HEPA-vacuum all dust and debris from all surfaces, items and things.
  • Conduct other assigned work as required.
  • 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-up area and thoroughly wash hands, face, and respirator (if worn).
  • Repair finish as required.
  • Return area to service and,
  • Ensure updated information of activities have been made to Asbestos Management Program (AMP) including retention of hard copy of documents when required.