Environmental Regulatory Review AWS
Environmental Regulatory Review
Introductions Rob Rottersman, MS, CIH Principal, Ramboll
Gary B. Stanley RSBS K-12 Specialist, DLA Architects
Robert Livingston, RS, LEHP Managing Consultant, Ramboll
Session Outline • • • • •
Asbestos – Refresher Lead in Paint Lead in Water Mercury Open discussion of other topics – Mold, IAQ, Pesticides, PCBs, OSHA, etc.
What is Asbestos? • Asbestos is the name for a group of naturally occurring mineral fibers, with properties that have made them valuable since before the times of the Greek and Roman Empires • Asbestos has been used by man since 2,500 B.C. • Asbestos has been mined all over the world
Asbestos Mine
Commercial mining began in the 1800’s.
What is Asbestos There are two mineral families: Serpentines & Amphiboles
The most common types Chrysotile Amosite Crocidolite Other types include: Anthophyllite, Actinolite and Tremolite
Asbestos Properties Asbestos fibers were found to have useful commercial properties including:
• • • • • •
Fire Resistance Chemical Resistance High tensile strength – strong fibers Good insulators - thermal Electrical Insulator Light weight & inexpensive fiber fillers
Examples of Commercial Products • • • • • • • • • •
Insulation – Boilers, Piping, Ductwork Spray Applied Fireproofing Fabrics – Theater curtains, fire blankets Decorative plasters Ceiling tiles – glue pads Cement sheets – siding, panels, etc. Flooring products – tile, sheet flooring, mastic, felt Paper products Automobile parts – brakes, clutches, transmissions Miscellaneous - gaskets, packing, coatings
Asbestos Regulations The Toxic Substances Control Act -1976 •
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Gave the EPA authority and responsibility to set standards and regulate certain materials for new and existing chemicals Regulated PCB, mercury, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), asbestos, radon etc…. Under Subchapter II – the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) was enacted EPA created a set of standards to regulate asbestos work in schools and set training standards
EPA
Asbestos Regulations
Protect the Environment Inspect before you renovate or demolish Remove ACBMs that will be disturbed Keep wet/no fugitive dust emissions
OSHA
Protect the Worker Inspect and identify existing ACBMs Training Specific work practices Asbestos Abatement safety requirements
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Enforces EPA (AHERA) (Public and Commercial) Specific Rules for Asbestos Abatement work Responsible for Licensing of personnel Requires Inspections and permits before abatement
LEA Responsibilities Under AHERA • • • • • • • • • •
Initial Inspection Management Plan Reinspections Designate a Contact Person (Designated Person) Response Actions Periodic Surveillance Annual Notifications Record Keeping Use of Accredited Personnel Custodial Staff Training
LEAD LEAD - like asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral LEAD - like asbestos exhibits useful physical properties LEAD - has been used for centuries – pigments, ceramic glaze, piping, solder, batteries, tank linings, gasoline, glassware, weights, roof flashing, paint etc. Small amounts of lead can be toxic when inhaled or ingested Lead use in paint was discontinued in 1978 by the EPA Lead hazards in schools include paint, dust, contaminated soil and water etc.
Lead in Schools Regulations EPA Air, Water, Soil, Disposal
OSHA Employees – General Industry and Construction
Illinois Department of Public Health Children, Worker, Inspector and Risk Assessor Licensing
US Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – Title X Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)
Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Used in millions of homes and buildings constructed before 1980 Likely the most significant source of human exposure Most common exposure for children No prohibition for industrial coatings, (however manufacturers have been removing lead based corrosion inhibitive pigments from primers) • Can still be present on painted surfaces - traffic paint • Can impact dust and soil due to weathering, scraping and chipping • • • •
Lead-Based Paint What to do • Maintain in good condition • Test before disturbance • Avoid aggressive disturbance • Mitigation should include controls and use trained and licensed workers
Summary • Lead is a hazardous material • Very regulated • Children are very susceptible to health effects • Water has become the next lead issue…..
Lead in Water Illinois Public Act 09-0922, 2017 Requires schools to test for lead in drinking water
Illinois Requirements Where to Test
• Applies to any building with 10 or more pre-K to grade 5 children • Test all sources of drinking water exceptions: – Bathroom sinks – Janitorial sinks/basins – Classroom sinks with students grade 1 or higher
Illinois Requirements How to Test • • • •
Two samples/fixture: 1st draw & 30 second flush Water stagnant in pipes for 8 to 18 hours Cannot sample Mondays or after holidays Must use an accredited lab – EPP Method 200.8 with detection
Introductions Rob Rottersman, MS, CIH Principal, Ramboll
Gary B. Stanley RSBS K-12 Specialist, DLA Architects
Robert Livingston, RS, LEHP Managing Consultant, Ramboll
Session Outline • • • • •
Asbestos – Refresher Lead in Paint Lead in Water Mercury Open discussion of other topics – Mold, IAQ, Pesticides, PCBs, OSHA, etc.
What is Asbestos? • Asbestos is the name for a group of naturally occurring mineral fibers, with properties that have made them valuable since before the times of the Greek and Roman Empires • Asbestos has been used by man since 2,500 B.C. • Asbestos has been mined all over the world
Asbestos Mine
Commercial mining began in the 1800’s.
What is Asbestos There are two mineral families: Serpentines & Amphiboles
The most common types Chrysotile Amosite Crocidolite Other types include: Anthophyllite, Actinolite and Tremolite
Asbestos Properties Asbestos fibers were found to have useful commercial properties including:
• • • • • •
Fire Resistance Chemical Resistance High tensile strength – strong fibers Good insulators - thermal Electrical Insulator Light weight & inexpensive fiber fillers
Examples of Commercial Products • • • • • • • • • •
Insulation – Boilers, Piping, Ductwork Spray Applied Fireproofing Fabrics – Theater curtains, fire blankets Decorative plasters Ceiling tiles – glue pads Cement sheets – siding, panels, etc. Flooring products – tile, sheet flooring, mastic, felt Paper products Automobile parts – brakes, clutches, transmissions Miscellaneous - gaskets, packing, coatings
Asbestos Regulations The Toxic Substances Control Act -1976 •
•
•
•
Gave the EPA authority and responsibility to set standards and regulate certain materials for new and existing chemicals Regulated PCB, mercury, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), asbestos, radon etc…. Under Subchapter II – the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) was enacted EPA created a set of standards to regulate asbestos work in schools and set training standards
EPA
Asbestos Regulations
Protect the Environment Inspect before you renovate or demolish Remove ACBMs that will be disturbed Keep wet/no fugitive dust emissions
OSHA
Protect the Worker Inspect and identify existing ACBMs Training Specific work practices Asbestos Abatement safety requirements
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Enforces EPA (AHERA) (Public and Commercial) Specific Rules for Asbestos Abatement work Responsible for Licensing of personnel Requires Inspections and permits before abatement
LEA Responsibilities Under AHERA • • • • • • • • • •
Initial Inspection Management Plan Reinspections Designate a Contact Person (Designated Person) Response Actions Periodic Surveillance Annual Notifications Record Keeping Use of Accredited Personnel Custodial Staff Training
LEAD LEAD - like asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral LEAD - like asbestos exhibits useful physical properties LEAD - has been used for centuries – pigments, ceramic glaze, piping, solder, batteries, tank linings, gasoline, glassware, weights, roof flashing, paint etc. Small amounts of lead can be toxic when inhaled or ingested Lead use in paint was discontinued in 1978 by the EPA Lead hazards in schools include paint, dust, contaminated soil and water etc.
Lead in Schools Regulations EPA Air, Water, Soil, Disposal
OSHA Employees – General Industry and Construction
Illinois Department of Public Health Children, Worker, Inspector and Risk Assessor Licensing
US Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – Title X Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)
Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Used in millions of homes and buildings constructed before 1980 Likely the most significant source of human exposure Most common exposure for children No prohibition for industrial coatings, (however manufacturers have been removing lead based corrosion inhibitive pigments from primers) • Can still be present on painted surfaces - traffic paint • Can impact dust and soil due to weathering, scraping and chipping • • • •
Lead-Based Paint What to do • Maintain in good condition • Test before disturbance • Avoid aggressive disturbance • Mitigation should include controls and use trained and licensed workers
Summary • Lead is a hazardous material • Very regulated • Children are very susceptible to health effects • Water has become the next lead issue…..
Lead in Water Illinois Public Act 09-0922, 2017 Requires schools to test for lead in drinking water
Illinois Requirements Where to Test
• Applies to any building with 10 or more pre-K to grade 5 children • Test all sources of drinking water exceptions: – Bathroom sinks – Janitorial sinks/basins – Classroom sinks with students grade 1 or higher
Illinois Requirements How to Test • • • •
Two samples/fixture: 1st draw & 30 second flush Water stagnant in pipes for 8 to 18 hours Cannot sample Mondays or after holidays Must use an accredited lab – EPP Method 200.8 with detection
