DHS 159.31(4) (4) Abatement project work practices. State-of-the-art work practices for asbestos abatement projects, including all of the following:

DHS 159.31(4)(a) (a) Assessment of the work area, including site preparation considerations.

DHS 159.31(4)(b) (b) Isolating the work area, preparation and set-up, including:

DHS 159.31(4)(b)1. 1. Proper construction and maintenance of barriers, containments, and decontamination enclosure systems.

DHS 159.31(4)(b)2. 2. Positioning of warning signs.

DHS 159.31(4)(b)3. 3. Lock-out of electrical and ventilation systems.

DHS 159.31(4)(c) (c) Proper abatement work techniques to minimize fiber release, including:

DHS 159.31(4)(c)1. 1. Use of wet methods.

DHS 159.31(4)(c)2. 2. Use of negative pressure ventilation equipment.

DHS 159.31(4)(c)3. 3. Use of HEPA vacuums.

DHS 159.31(4)(c)4. 4. Work practices for removal, encapsulation, enclosure and repair.

DHS 159.31(4)(c)5. 5. Glove bag use and methods.

DHS 159.31(4)(c)6. 6. Recommended and prohibited work practices.

DHS 159.31(4)(c)7. 7. Encapsulation, enclosure, and repair of asbestos-containing material.

DHS 159.31(4)(c)8. 8. Recommended and prohibited work practices.

DHS 159.31(4)(d) (d) Proper worksite cleanup, waste handling and decontamination, including:

DHS 159.31(4)(d)1. 1. Proper clean-up and disposal procedures.

DHS 159.31(4)(d)2. 2. Use of HEPA vacuums.

DHS 159.31(4)(d)3. 3. Transport and disposal procedures.

DHS 159.31(4)(d)4. 4. Proper donning and doffing of personal protective clothing and respirators in decontamination units.

DHS 159.31(4)(e) (e) Other asbestos worksite issues, including:

DHS 159.31(4)(e)1. 1. Emergency procedures for sudden releases.

DHS 159.31(4)(e)2. 2. Potential exposure situations on the job.

DHS 159.31(4)(f) (f) Hands-on skills training and practice in the following:

DHS 159.31(4)(f)1. 1. Constructing containment and decontamination systems.

DHS 159.31(4)(f)2. 2. Positioning warning signs.

DHS 159.31(4)(f)3. 3. Proper use of HEPA vacuums.

DHS 159.31(4)(f)4. 4. Proper use of negative air machines.

DHS 159.31(4)(f)5. 5. Waste handling and disposal.