RPM | REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES MANUAL

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Title:

Asbestos Hazards and Controls

Publication date:

8/18/2020

Effective date:

8/18/2020

BRIEF

Policy Summary

Berkeley Lab's Asbestos Hazards and Controls program manages the presence of asbestos-containing material (ACM) at the Laboratory site by:

  • Mandating building survey and employee monitoring requirements for asbestos.
  • Communicating the presence of asbestos and potential exposures via signage and other written communication.
  • Listing engineering controls, training, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for people and activities that will involve ACM.
  • Providing removal and repair procedures for ACM.

Who Should Read This Policy

All Berkeley Lab employees, affiliates, visitors, and subcontractors

To Read the Full Policy, Go To:

The POLICY tab on this wiki page

To Read ES&H Program Details, Go To: 

ES&H Manual Chapter 36

Contact Information

EHS Subject Matter Expert for Asbestos
EHS Division



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