"<p><strong xss=removed>MODERATE RISK ASBESTOS REMOVAL<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Controlled abatement of asbestos-containing materials presenting a moderate risk of exposure. For more information, please<br>recite The Safe Work Practices for Handling Asbestos guidelines 2017 publication.<br>Site-specific work procedures are to be developed by the abatement contractor for all Moderate-risk work activities and<br>submitted to the Occupational Hygiene department of WorkSafe BC 48 hours prior to the start of work. Work procedures and<br>all other relevant documentation must be readily available onsite during abatement work.<br>First aid personnel, as well as a qualified site supervisor, are to be in attendance throughout the project.<br>The designated work area must be defined by fencing, warning tape, and signage that describes risks associated with<br>entering the removal area. Barriers and signage must be present until the abatement is completed and cleared for safe entry.<br>Where applicable, a HEPA equipped ventilation system &#40;negative air units&#41; must be used during the asbestos removal<br>process.<br>The following are to be worn by workers participating in Moderate-Risk work activities: Tyvek coveralls with head and foot<br>coverings, double-lined gloves, and powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) equipped with NIOSH 100 series filters.<br>A two-staged decontamination facility is to be available, including an appropriate wash down station. The facility is to be used<br>before exiting the containment. All protective equipment should be cleaned using a damp cloth and HEPA vacuum and any<br>single-use items must be disposed of before exiting the contained work area.<br>Polyethylene drop sheets must be used to prevent asbestos contamination in other areas. Windows, vents, and other<br>openings must be appropriately sealed to eliminate the migration of asbestos fibers.<br>Material saturation procedures are to be implemented using airless sprayers and pump-action water misters, frequently before<br>and during the removal of high-risk materials to reduce or eliminate dust. Asbestos-containing materials should be removed<br>while attached to substrates and intact where possible to minimize disturbance and release of asbestos fibers.<br>Asbestos debris and contaminants are to be placed in doubled up six-millimeter Polyethylene asbestos waste bags \u201cgoose<br>necked\u201d with tape and disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation<br>(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 applications<br>of fiber lock.<br>Appropriate techniques, work procedures, and personal protective equipment must be utilized to mitigate risk to workers,<br>occupants, and the public.<\/p>"