"<p><span xss=removed><strong>RECOMMENDATIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr>\r\n<p>HIGH-RISK ASBESTOS REMOVAL\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>WorkSafe BC - High-Risk asbestos removal procedures must be followed for the safe and controlled abatement<br>of asbestos-containing materials presenting a high risk of exposure. For more information, please recite The<br>Safe Work Practices for Handling Asbestos guidelines 2017 publication.<br>Site-specific work procedures are to be developed by the abatement contractor for all high-risk work activities and<br>submitted to the Occupational Hygiene department of WorkSafeBC 48 hours prior to the start of work. Work<br>procedures and all other relevant documentation must be readily available onsite during abatement work. First aid<br>personnel, as well as a qualified site supervisor, are to be in attendance throughout the project;<br>A designated work area must be defined by fencing, warning tape, and signage that describes the risks<br>associated with entering the removal area. Barriers and signage must be present until the abatement is completed<br>and cleared for safe entry;<br>A HEPA equipped ventilation system &#40;negative air units&#41; must be used throughout the removal process. To ensure<br>efficacy, HEPA systems must first be DOP tested on site before they are put to use;<br>The following are to be worn by workers participating in High-Risk work activities: Tyvek coveralls with head and<br>foot coverings, double-lined gloves, and powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) equipped with NIOSH 100<br>series filters;<br>A three-staged decontamination facility is to be available, including a transfer room, shower, and clean room<br>setup. The decontamination facility is to be used before exiting the contained work area. All personal protective<br>equipment must be cleaned using a damp cloth and or a HEPA vacuum and single-use items are to be disposed<br>of before exiting the containment;<br>Polyethylene drop sheets must be used to prevent asbestos contamination in other areas. Windows, vents and<br>other openings must be appropriately sealed to eliminate the migration of asbestos fibres;<br>Material saturation procedures are to be implemented using airless sprayers and pump-action water misters,<br>frequently before and during the removal of high-risk materials to reduce or eliminate dust;<br>Asbestos-containing materials should be removed while attached to substrates and intact where possible to<br>minimize disturbance and release of asbestos fibres;<\/p>\r\n<p>Asbestos debris and contaminants are to be placed in doubled up six-millimetre Polyethylene asbestos waste<br>bags \u201cgoose necked\u201d with tape and disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the Occupational Health<br>and Safety Regulation (OHSR) and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of the HWR;<br>The removal area(s) and all surfaces are to be decontaminated by HEPA vacuums and then encapsulated using<br>applications of fibre lock;<br>Daily Air Monitoring will be required throughout high-risk work to ensure risk procedures are effective, and site<br>hygiene efforts remain sufficient. Air clearance sampling is mandatory following abatement completion to rule out<br>the presence of airborne asbestos fibres. Air monitoring must be performed by a qualified third party company<br>possessing NIOSH 582 certification or equivalent training;<br>Appropriate techniques, work procedures, and personal protective equipment must be utilized to mitigate risk to<br>workers, occupants and the general public.\u00a0<\/p>"