Assessment and Analysis
Assess workplaces covered by the standards to determine if asbestos is present and if the work will generate airborne fibers. Coverage under OSHA's asbestos standard is based on the nature of the work operation involving asbestos exposure.
Don't Mess With Asbestos (Part I)
An accredited asbestos inspector or CIH should test, evaluate, and perform sampling to assess workplaces covered by the standards to determine if asbestos is present and if the work will generate airborne fibers.
ACM and PACM should be tested by an accredited asbestos testing lab for definitive analysis because asbestos can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope.
Evaluation of the Asbestos Safety Program
It's important to evaluate the effectiveness of the Asbestos Safety Program to make sure OSHA, EPA, and state regulations are met. A good tool to use in evaluating the company's program is OSHA's Asbestos Self Inspection Checklist.
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2-2. Coverage under OSHA's asbestos standard is based on _____.
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