Includes CD-ROM of 5 ASTM standards referenced in this manual.

The new edition represents the collective expertise of asbestos control professionals over the past 25 years. It provides a complete and detailed explanation of the significance and use of the latest ASTM standards on asbestos control, including:

• E 1368 Standard Practice for Visual Inspection of Asbestos Abatement Projects
• E 2356 Standard Practice for Comprehensive Building Asbestos Surveys
• E 2394 Standard Practice for Maintenance, Renovation and Repair of Installed Asbestos Cement Products

Manual 23 also briefly discusses aspects of:
• E 736 Standard Test Method for Cohesion/Adhesion of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials Applied to Structural Members
• E 1494 Standard Practice for Encapsulants for Spray-or-Trowel-Applied Friable Asbestos-Containing Building Materials

Seven chapters cover:
• Holistic Approach to Asbestos Control
• Comprehensive Building Asbestos Surveys
• Assessment of Asbestos-Containing Materials
• Abatement Projects—Removal of Asbestos-Containing Materials
• Abatement Projects—Beyond The Basic Ceiling Scrape
• Operations and Maintenance—Living with Asbestos
• Respiratory Protection and Other Precautions

Author Andrew F. Oberta

Chapter 1: Holistic Approach to Asbestos Control

Chapter 2: Comprehensive Building Asbestos Surveys
Qualifications
Baseline Surveys
Planning the Survey
Obtaining and Reviewing Information
Conducting Fieldwork
Analyzing the Bulk Samples
Analytical Methodology
Positive Stop
Preparing a Report
Project Design Surveys
Limits of Abatement and Phases of Work
Removal of Concealed ACM
Emergencies and Essential Services
Emergencies
Building Systems
Enclosures and Decontamination Facilities
Contractor Accommodations
Material Testing and Inspection
Quantification of ACM

Chapter 3: Assessment of Asbestos-Containing Materials
Qualitative Assessment Protocol
Current Condition
Potential for Disturbance
Physical Disturbance
Environmental Disturbance
Quantitative Assessment Protocol

Chapter 4: Abatement Projects—Removal of Asbestos-Containing Materials
Asbestos Abatement—Gross Removal Projects
Abatement Project Design
Abatement Drawings
Abatement Specifications
Bid Solicitation
The Pre-Bid Conference
During the Project
Differing Site Conditions
Inspection During Area Preparation
Inspection During Asbestos Removal
Inspections at the Conclusion of the Project
Complete Removal of ACM and Surface Residue
Inspect for Completeness of Removal
Apply Sealer to Substrate or Components
Clean and Remove Plastic from Protected Surfaces
Perform Final Cleaning Inside Enclosure
Inspect for Completeness of Clean up
Perform Air Sampling and Analysis for Clearance
Dismantle Critical Barriers and Decontamination Facilities
Documentation and Certificate of Completion

Chapter 5: Abatement Projects—Beyond The Basic Ceiling Scrape
Floor Coverings
Resilient floor tile
Sheet vinyl flooring
Other Miscellaneous Materials
Wallboard Joint Compound
Asbestos-Cement Products
Alternative Abatement Methods
Use of Glove Bags for Abatement
Abatement with Mini-Enclosures
Dismantling Components with Intact ACM
Encapsulation for Abatement Projects
Abatement in Crawl Spaces
Contaminated Outdoor Sites

Chapter 6: Operations and Maintenance—Living with Asbestos
Definitions and Limitations of O&M
Visual Inspection for O&M Activities
Before the Work Begins
During the Work
At the Conclusion of the Work
Negative Exposure Assessments
O&M for Asbestos-Cement Products

Chapter 7: Respiratory Protection and Other Precautions
Respiratory Protection
Safety Precautions for Surveys and Abatement Projects
Elevated Working Surfaces
Electrical Circuits
Fire and Emergency Egress
Chemical Hazards
Brief Exercise On Safety