WORK AREA PREPARATION Clause Samples

WORK AREA PREPARATION. (1) All asbestos work shall be performed in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.1101. (2) All asbestos abatement work will be performed with the HVAC system shut down. (3) Contaminated and suspected contaminated movable objects shall be vacuumed with a HEPA vacuum and cleaned with amended water. An initial pre-cleaning will be performed of all materials and surfaces within each area. Any items which will remain in the work area shall be covered and sealed in two layers of 6-mil polyethylene plastic. (4) The Contractor shall establish emergency and fire procedures and designate exits from the work area. Emergency and fire procedures shall have priority over decontamination procedures. Two emergency half-face respirators shall be available at the work entrance for use by emergency personnel. Appropriate emergency firefighting equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor and present in the immediate vicinity of the clean room and within the work area. (5) For exterior removal, a 20 foot roped off area shall be established outside of the work area. One layer of 6-mil polyethylene plastic shall be placed on the ground extending ten feet out from the building