Asbestos Awareness Training Miller Pipeline Corporation.

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Miller Pipeline CorporationMiller Pipeline Corporation

Section 1Section 1IntroductionIntroduction

What is asbestos?What is asbestos?

MicroscopicMicroscopic Spear-Shaped Fibers Spear-Shaped Fibers

(Canadian Asbestos Mine)(Canadian Asbestos Mine)

What is Asbestos?What is Asbestos?

Comes from earth’s surface.Comes from earth’s surface. Mined like coal.Mined like coal.

What is asbestos?What is asbestos?

Breaks apart easily.Breaks apart easily. Extremely light weight.Extremely light weight.

If one piece was dropped 6’ from the ground in a room with no If one piece was dropped 6’ from the ground in a room with no wind, it would take 8-10 hours for it to hit the floor!!wind, it would take 8-10 hours for it to hit the floor!!

What is Asbestos?What is Asbestos?

Has existed for Has existed for billionsbillions of years. of years. Was used in building products for 80 years.Was used in building products for 80 years.

Why was is it Used?Why was is it Used?

Great InsulatorGreat Insulator

Fire RetardantFire Retardant

Chemical ResistantChemical Resistant

Very Durable & StrongVery Durable & Strong

What is it in?What is it in?

Over 3,000 materials Over 3,000 materials can contain asbestos:can contain asbestos: InsulationInsulation Ceiling TileCeiling Tile Flooring TileFlooring Tile Brake PadsBrake Pads ShinglesShingles Valve PackingValve Packing House SidingHouse Siding Coal Tar CoatingCoal Tar Coating

Typical materials handled by MPC

Section 2Section 2Asbestos HazardsAsbestos Hazards

How can it Enter Body?How can it Enter Body?

Inhalation (Breathing)Inhalation (Breathing) Ingestion (Swallowing)Ingestion (Swallowing)

Can Can NOTNOT be absorbed through eyes or skin. be absorbed through eyes or skin.

Why is it Hazardous?Why is it Hazardous?

Fibers get lodged in lungs or stomach.Fibers get lodged in lungs or stomach.

Body can not break down fibers.Body can not break down fibers.

Scar tissue is formed over fibers.Scar tissue is formed over fibers.

This can lead to serious illness:This can lead to serious illness: Cancer (lung, stomach, colon) ~ 30 Years LaterCancer (lung, stomach, colon) ~ 30 Years Later Mesothelioma ~ 20 Years LaterMesothelioma ~ 20 Years Later ““Asbestosis” ~ 15 Years LaterAsbestosis” ~ 15 Years Later

Things to KnowThings to Know

Safe level of exposure not currently known.Safe level of exposure not currently known.

Smoking + asbestos = 50 x chance of cancer.Smoking + asbestos = 50 x chance of cancer.

BOTTOM LINE = Take asbestos exposure seriously, but…

Things to KnowThings to Know

There are two types of asbestos:There are two types of asbestos: FriableFriable: Can become airborne with hand pressure.: Can become airborne with hand pressure. Non-FriableNon-Friable: Cannot become airborne unless grinded, : Cannot become airborne unless grinded,

sanded or burned. sanded or burned. (materials handled by MPC)(materials handled by MPC)

Asbestos is only harmful if airborne.Asbestos is only harmful if airborne.

We have We have ALLALL been exposed to asbestos: been exposed to asbestos: Apply brakes while drivingApply brakes while driving Traveling down dusty roadTraveling down dusty road Remodeling or renovating homeRemodeling or renovating home

… do not panic!

Section 3Section 3Required ProceduresRequired Procedures

General ProceduresGeneral Procedures Jobsites must be walked before work each day Jobsites must be walked before work each day

to identify, communicate & eliminate hazards.to identify, communicate & eliminate hazards.

Trained Foremen must oversee the removal of Trained Foremen must oversee the removal of any “Asbestos Containing Materials” (ACM). any “Asbestos Containing Materials” (ACM).

General ProceduresGeneral Procedures Notify MPC & customer safety staffs prior to Notify MPC & customer safety staffs prior to

removing more than 260 linear feet of ACM.removing more than 260 linear feet of ACM.

General ProceduresGeneral Procedures

NEVERNEVER sand, grind, or burn ACM without sand, grind, or burn ACM without approval from MPC & customer safety staffs.approval from MPC & customer safety staffs.

When working with ACM:When working with ACM:Do not consume food/drinks or chew gum.Do not consume food/drinks or chew gum.Do not chew tobacco or smoke.Do not chew tobacco or smoke.

Task-Specific ProcedureTask-Specific Procedure

Removing Coal Tar CoatingRemoving Coal Tar Coating


Carefully expose the pipe to minimize Carefully expose the pipe to minimize contact or damage. contact or damage.

Inspect the coating to ensure it is not Inspect the coating to ensure it is not loose & likely to become “friable”.loose & likely to become “friable”.


Prepare tools & materials.Prepare tools & materials.

Put on additional PPE (gloves & glasses).Put on additional PPE (gloves & glasses).


Place plastic sheeting under pipe. Place plastic sheeting under pipe.


Thoroughly soak pipe coating with Thoroughly soak pipe coating with “amended water” (i.e. soap water)“amended water” (i.e. soap water)

And more water!

And more water!

And more water!


Score pipe with utility knife for clean cut ends.Score pipe with utility knife for clean cut ends.

Remove Remove ALLALL pipe coating between scored ends pipe coating between scored ends with hand tools (chipping hammer & putty knife).with hand tools (chipping hammer & putty knife).

Spray coating as needed to keep wet.Spray coating as needed to keep wet.


Pick-up and place any loose debris on sheeting.Pick-up and place any loose debris on sheeting.

Spray all materials on sheeting once again.Spray all materials on sheeting once again.

Tightly roll sheeting inward. Tightly roll sheeting inward.

Place rolled-up sheeting in a plastic bag.Place rolled-up sheeting in a plastic bag.


Clean tools with rags & amended water.Clean tools with rags & amended water.

Place rags & disposable PPE in plastic bag.Place rags & disposable PPE in plastic bag.


Tightly seal plastic bag with duct tape. Tightly seal plastic bag with duct tape.

Label bag as “Danger! Contains Asbestos!”.Label bag as “Danger! Contains Asbestos!”.


Give sealed bags to customer for disposal.Give sealed bags to customer for disposal.

Overnight storage must be in locked truck.Overnight storage must be in locked truck.


Cover scored ends of coating with duct tape.Cover scored ends of coating with duct tape.

Do not torch coating when cutting pipe.Do not torch coating when cutting pipe.

Use backhoe & nylon sling to remove pipe Use backhoe & nylon sling to remove pipe segment from ditch (no cables, chains, hooks).segment from ditch (no cables, chains, hooks).

Place pipe segments on skids out of the way.Place pipe segments on skids out of the way.

Completely wrap pipe segments with plastic.Completely wrap pipe segments with plastic.

Task-Specific ProcedureTask-Specific Procedure

Drilling Transite SidingDrilling Transite Siding

Identifying Transite SidingIdentifying Transite Siding

Hard Compressed BoardsHard Compressed Boards

Nailed in Place Like Roofing ShinglesNailed in Place Like Roofing Shingles

Very Brittle (Shatter if hit with Hammer)Very Brittle (Shatter if hit with Hammer)

Bottom Edge Sometimes WavyBottom Edge Sometimes Wavy

Surface is Often TexturedSurface is Often Textured

Drilling Transite SidingDrilling Transite Siding

Prepare tools & materials.Prepare tools & materials.

Put on additional PPE (gloves & glasses).Put on additional PPE (gloves & glasses).

Place wet sponge over siding.Place wet sponge over siding.

Drill through sponge.Drill through sponge.

Use clean rag & amended water to clean Use clean rag & amended water to clean siding and tools.siding and tools.

Place rags & sponge into sealable bag.Place rags & sponge into sealable bag.

Give to customer for disposal.Give to customer for disposal.

Section 4Section 4ConclusionConclusion

ConclusionConclusion

Asbestos is not hazardous if necessary Asbestos is not hazardous if necessary precautions are taken.precautions are taken.

Make sure to follow procedures, even Make sure to follow procedures, even though our exposure is minimal.though our exposure is minimal.

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