The idea is to correct the existing issues with GAR #435 and while creating a more explicit and robust set of regulations regarding generally fibrous minerals. I wanted to get in the proposed language of a replacement prior to submission of a repeal for thorough discussion.
Asbestos Safety Act
Category: Environmental | Industry Affected: All Businesses - Mild
Understanding that the uses of asbestos due to its physical characteristics such as sound absorption, tensile strength, and resistance to fire, heat, and electricity has made asbestos a historically sought after mineral,
Concerned about the varied health hazards caused from asbestos fibers including, but not limited to, mesothelioma, asbestosis, and various cancers of the lungs, larynx, and ovaries,
Acknowledging that the repeal of General Assembly Resolution # 435, Asbestos Consumption, Disposal And Worker Protection has created a void in asbestos related safety regulations
Understanding that the form of asbestos with the greatest health risk is friable asbestos,
1. For the purpose of this regulation, the terms are hereby defined:a. Asbestos - fibrous crystalline mineral primarily composed of silicate which includes, but is not limited to, the following known variants: Actinolite, Gruenerite in its amosite form, Anthophyllite, Chrysotile, Crocidolite, and Tremolite.
b. Abatement - A set of procedures designed to control the release of asbestos fibers from asbestos-containing materials
c. Inspector - An individual licensed by the individual Member State to inspect and sample for asbestos-containing materials
d. Friable - A material that is easily crumbled, usually by touch.
e. Non-Friable - A material that is not easily crumbled.
2. Mandates that deliberate exposure to friable asbestos shall only be allowed in:a. Short, non-continuous periods of time,
b. During abatement activities of non-degraded materials in which the asbestos fibers are firmly linked in a matrix,
c. Encapsulation or sealing of friable asbestos-containing materials, and
d. With air monitoring and control including the use of personal protective equipment for individual workers
3. Mandates that Member States shall bring into force a ban on the sale, production, mining, and marketing of asbestos-containing products within 6-months following enactment of this resolution. Further mandates that in all future construction or manufacture of construction components, asbestos may not be used as an ingredient.
4. Mandates that during abatement activities, exposure shall be minimized by:a. limiting the number of workers involved,
b. use of designed processes that minimize the release of asbestos fibers including, but not limited to, wetting of materials,
c. clean and well-maintained premises and equipment,
d. indoor work zones are firmly sealed and segregated from areas not containing friable asbestos-containing material,
e. removal of waste in sealed and labelled containers, and
f. any additional reasonable techniques to minimize asbestos exposure or
g. Additional requirements as defined by individual member nations.
5. Mandates that no person may be exposed to airborne asbestos in excess of 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter taken as an eight-hour time-weighted average.
6. Mandates that inspection and sampling for asbestos-containing material must be completed by a licensed asbestos inspector within one-year following the enactment of this resolution for the following building structures:a. Schools,
b. Buildings wholly owned and operated by the World Assembly or individual Member State governments,
c. Office buildings,
d. Multi-family homes including, but not limited to, apartment or condominium complexes and/or duplex homes,
d. Individual family residential homes prior to the sale or exchange of the property,
e. Houses of worship,
f. Retail businesses, and
g. Warehouses.
7. If material containing greater than 0.1% asbestos by mass or volume of friable asbestos is identified in a building during the inspection and sampling as required by Section 6, said material must be abated in accordance with the requirements of Section 4 and any additional requirements of the individual Member State.
8. If material containing greater than 0.1% asbestos by mass or volume of non-friable asbestos is identified in a building during the inspection and sampling as required by Section 6, it may remain in place; however, it must be re-inspected by a licensed inspector on an annual basis to ensure it remains non-friable. If the material is noted as friable during an annual inspection, it must be removed as required in Section 7.
9. Mandates that waste which contains greater than 0.1% asbestos by either mass or volume shall be:a. Classified as toxic or hazardous waste and treated per individual Member State requirements for said categories of waste,
b. Containerized within a sealed container whenever transported or stored,
c. Not purposely mixed with other waste(s),
d. Clearly labelled as containing asbestos, and
e. Disposed of in a facility that has a specific permit from the individual Member State so authorizing the acceptance asbestos.
10. Disposal facilities may accept asbestos-containing material as waste only if specifically permitted to do so by an individual Member State and meet the following requirements:a. Clear signage denoting the which will house the asbestos-containing material,
b. Permits shall specify an explicit limit of total quantity of asbestos-containing material allowed for acceptance at a permitted facility, and
c. Permitted facilities shall maintain records of asbestos-containing material disposed at their facility in perpetuity.
Asbestos Safety Act
Category: Environmental | Industry Affected: All Businesses - Mild
Acknowledging that the repeal of General Assembly Resolution # 435, Asbestos Consumption, Disposal And Worker Protection has created a void in asbestos related safety regulations; and
Concerned about the varied health hazards caused from asbestos fibers including, but not limited to, mesothelioma, asbestosis, and various cancers of the lungs, larynx, and ovaries,
1. For the purpose of this regulation, the terms are hereby defined:a. Asbestos - fibrous crystalline mineral primarily composed of silicate which includes, but is not limited to, the following known variants: Actinolite, Gruenerite in its amosite form, Anthophyllite, Chrysotile, Crocidolite, and Tremolite.
b. Abatement - A set of procedures designed to control the release of asbestos fibers from asbestos-containing materials
c. Inspector - An individual licensed by the individual Member State to inspect and sample for asbestos-containing materials
d. Friable - A material that is easily crumbled, usually by touch.
e. Non-Friable - A material that is not easily crumbled.
2. Mandates that deliberate exposure to friable asbestos shall only be allowed in:a. Short, non-continuous periods of time,
b. During abatement activities of non-degraded materials in which the asbestos fibers are firmly linked in a matrix,
c. Encapsulation or sealing of friable asbestos-containing materials, and
d. With air monitoring and control including the use of personal protective equipment for individual workers
3. Mandates that Member States shall bring into force a ban on the sale, production, mining, and marketing of asbestos-containing products within 6-months following enactment of this resolution. Further mandates that in all future construction or manufacture of construction components, asbestos may not be used as an ingredient.
4. Mandates that during abatement activities, exposure shall be minimized by:a. limiting the number of workers involved,
b. use of designed processes that minimize the release of asbestos fibers including, but not limited to, wetting of materials,
c. clean and well-maintained premises and equipment,
d. indoor work zones are firmly sealed and segregated from areas not containing friable asbestos-containing material,
e. removal of waste in sealed and labelled containers, and
f. any additional reasonable techniques to minimize asbestos exposure or
g. Additional requirements as defined by individual member nations.
5. Mandates that no person may be exposed to airborne asbestos in excess of 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter taken as an eight-hour time-weighted average.
6. Mandates that inspection and sampling for asbestos-containing material must be completed by a licensed asbestos inspector within one-year following the enactment of this resolution for the following building structures:a. Schools,
b. Buildings wholly owned and operated by the World Assembly or individual Member State governments,
c. Office buildings,
d. Multi-family homes including, but not limited to, apartment or condominium complexes and/or duplex homes,
d. Individual family residential homes prior to the sale or exchange of the property,
e. Houses of worship,
f. Retail businesses, and
g. Warehouses.
7. If material containing greater than 0.1% asbestos by mass or volume of friable asbestos is identified in a building during the inspection and sampling as required by Section 6, said material must be abated in accordance with the requirements of Section 4 and any additional requirements of the individual Member State.
8. If material containing greater than 0.1% asbestos by mass or volume of non-friable asbestos is identified in a building during the inspection and sampling as required by Section 6, it may remain in place; however, it must be re-inspected by a licensed inspector on an annual basis to ensure it remains non-friable. If the material is noted as friable during an annual inspection, it must be removed as required in Section 7.
9. Mandates that waste which contains greater than 0.1% asbestos by either mass or volume shall be:a. Classified as toxic or hazardous waste and treated per individual Member State requirements for said categories of waste,
b. Containerized within a sealed container whenever transported or stored,
c. Not purposely mixed with other waste(s),
d. Clearly labelled as containing asbestos, and
e. Disposed of in a facility that has a specific permit from the individual Member State so authorizing the acceptance asbestos.
10. Disposal facilities may accept asbestos-containing material as waste only if specifically permitted to do so by an individual Member State and meet the following requirements:a. Clear signage denoting the which will house the asbestos-containing material,
b. Permits shall specify an explicit limit of total quantity of asbestos-containing material allowed for acceptance at a permitted facility, and
c. Permitted facilities shall maintain records of asbestos-containing material disposed at their facility in perpetuity.
Asbestos Safety Act
Category: Environmental | Industry Affected: All Businesses - Mild
Acknowledging that the repeal of General Assembly Resolution # 435, Asbestos Consumption, Disposal And Worker Protection has created a void in asbestos related safety regulations; and
Concerned about the varied health hazards caused from asbestos fibers including, but not limited to, mesothelioma, asbestosis, and various cancers of the lungs, larynx, and ovaries,
1. For the purpose of this regulation, the terms are hereby defined:a. Asbestos - fibrous crystalline mineral primarily composed of silicate which includes the following known variants: Actinolite, Gruenerite (amosite form), Anthophyllite, Chrysotile, Crocidolite, Tremolite, or additional minerals native to individual Member States as defined by local law incorporated herein by reference.
b. Asbestos-Containing Material - Material or waste which contains greater than 0.1% asbestos by mass. Hereafter, this shall be referred to as ACM.
c. Abate/Abatement - A set of procedures designed to control the release of asbestos fibers from ACM.
d. Inspector - An individual licensed by the individual Member State to inspect and sample for ACM.
e. Friable - A material that is easily crumbled, usually by touch.
f. Non-Friable - A material that is not easily crumbled.
f. Public Buildings - Buildings or structures, owned by a government entity and/or normally accessible to the public. This includes both public and privately owned schools.
2. Within six-months following the enactment of this resolution, individual Member States shall enact the following:a. Establish a detailed program for abatement,
b. Establish a licensing program for asbestos inspectors and a detailed program for the inspection of buildings for ACM,
d. Establish a detailed program for the licensing of ACM disposal facilities,
e. Establish a ban on the sale, production, mining, and marketing of ACM.
f. Establish a ban for all future construction or manufacture of construction components on the inclusion of ACM.
3. In order to ensure safety of workers during abatement activities, individual Member States shall develop safety programs to minimize exposure which shall include, at a minimum:a. A limit to the amount of time workers may be present in work zones containing ACM,
b. Requirements that indoor work zones are firmly sealed and segregated from other connected indoor areas which do not contain friable ACM,
c. Requiring the use of processes that will minimize the release of asbestos fibers during abatement,
d. Requiring the use of air monitoring equipment to ensure that no person is exposed to airborne asbestos in excess of 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter taken over an eight-hour time-weighted average without wearing respiratory equipment.
e. Requiring the personal protective equipment to minimize physical exposure to ACM and/or asbestos fibers,
f. Requiring that ACM removed from a work zone is fully sealed in a well labeled container and disposed at a licensed facility,
4. Within six-months following the development of the inspection program outlined in Section 2.b, inspections by licensed inspectors must be completed in Public Buildings.
5. If friable ACM is identified in a building by a licensed inspector, said material must be abated per the abatement program established by Section 2.a.
6. If non-friable ACM is identified in a building by licensed inspector, it may remain in place; however, the non-friable ACM must be re-inspected by a licensed inspector on an annual basis to ensure it remains non-friable. If the material is noted as friable during a future inspection, it must be abated per the abatement program established by Section 2.a.
7. Disposal facilities shall be permitted by individual Member States per Section 2.d and must provide in the permit clear limits on the total quantity of ACM allowed for disposal.
Asbestos Safety Act
Category: Environmental | Industry Affected: All Businesses - Mild
Acknowledging that the repeal of General Assembly Resolution # 435, Asbestos Consumption, Disposal And Worker Protection has created a void in asbestos related safety regulations; and
Concerned about the varied health hazards caused from asbestos fibers including, but not limited to, mesothelioma, asbestosis, and various cancers of the lungs, larynx, and ovaries,
1. For the purpose of this regulation, the terms are hereby defined:
2. Within six-months following the enactment of this resolution, individual Member States shall establish:
3. In order to ensure safety of workers during abatement activities, individual Member States shall develop safety programs to minimize exposure which shall include, at a minimum:
4. Within six-months following the development of the inspection program outlined in Section 2.b, inspections by licensed inspectors must be completed in Public Buildings.
5. If friable ACM is identified in a building by a licensed inspector, said material must be abated per the abatement program established by Section 2.a.
6. If non-friable ACM is identified in a building by licensed inspector, it may remain in place; however, the non-friable ACM must be re-inspected by a licensed inspector on an annual basis to ensure it remains non-friable. If the material is noted as friable during a future inspection, it must be abated per the abatement program established by Section 2.a.
7. Disposal facilities shall be permitted by individual Member States per Section 2.d and must provide in the permit clear limits on the total quantity of ACM allowed for disposal.[/quote]
Category: Environmental | Industry Affected: All Businesses - Mild
Acknowledging that the repeal of General Assembly Resolution # 435, Asbestos Consumption, Disposal And Worker Protection has created a void in asbestos related safety regulations; and
Concerned about the varied health hazards caused from asbestos fibers including, but not limited to, mesothelioma, asbestosis, and various cancers of the lungs, larynx, and ovaries,
1. For the purpose of this regulation, the terms are hereby defined:
a. Asbestos - fibrous crystalline mineral primarily composed of silicate which includes the following known variants: Actinolite, Gruenerite (amosite form), Anthophyllite, Chrysotile, Crocidolite, Tremolite, or additional minerals native to individual Member States as defined by local law incorporated herein by reference.
b. Asbestos-Containing Material - Material or waste which contains greater than 0.1% asbestos by mass. Hereafter, this shall be referred to as ACM.
c. Abate/Abatement - A set of procedures designed to control the release of asbestos fibers from ACM.
d. Inspector - An individual licensed by the individual Member State to inspect and sample for ACM.
e. Friable - A material that is easily crumbled, usually by touch.
f. Non-Friable - A material that is not easily crumbled.
g. Public Buildings - Buildings or structures, owned by a government entity and/or normally accessible to the public. This includes both public and privately owned schools.
b. Asbestos-Containing Material - Material or waste which contains greater than 0.1% asbestos by mass. Hereafter, this shall be referred to as ACM.
c. Abate/Abatement - A set of procedures designed to control the release of asbestos fibers from ACM.
d. Inspector - An individual licensed by the individual Member State to inspect and sample for ACM.
e. Friable - A material that is easily crumbled, usually by touch.
f. Non-Friable - A material that is not easily crumbled.
g. Public Buildings - Buildings or structures, owned by a government entity and/or normally accessible to the public. This includes both public and privately owned schools.
2. Within six-months following the enactment of this resolution, individual Member States shall establish:
a. A detailed program for abatement,
b. A licensing program for asbestos inspectors and a detailed program for the inspection of buildings for ACM,
c. A detailed program for the licensing of ACM disposal facilities,
d. A ban on the sale, production, mining, and marketing of ACM.
e. A ban for all future construction or manufacture of construction components on the inclusion of ACM.
b. A licensing program for asbestos inspectors and a detailed program for the inspection of buildings for ACM,
c. A detailed program for the licensing of ACM disposal facilities,
d. A ban on the sale, production, mining, and marketing of ACM.
e. A ban for all future construction or manufacture of construction components on the inclusion of ACM.
3. In order to ensure safety of workers during abatement activities, individual Member States shall develop safety programs to minimize exposure which shall include, at a minimum:
a. A limit to the amount of time workers may be present in work zones containing ACM,
b. Requirements that indoor work zones are firmly sealed and segregated from other connected indoor areas which do not contain friable ACM,
c. Requiring the use of processes that will minimize the release of asbestos fibers during abatement,
d. Requiring the use of air monitoring equipment to ensure that no person is exposed to airborne asbestos in excess of 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter taken over an eight-hour time-weighted average without wearing respiratory equipment.
e. Requiring the personal protective equipment to minimize physical exposure to ACM and/or asbestos fibers,
f. Requiring that ACM removed from a work zone is fully sealed in a well labeled container and disposed at a licensed facility,
b. Requirements that indoor work zones are firmly sealed and segregated from other connected indoor areas which do not contain friable ACM,
c. Requiring the use of processes that will minimize the release of asbestos fibers during abatement,
d. Requiring the use of air monitoring equipment to ensure that no person is exposed to airborne asbestos in excess of 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter taken over an eight-hour time-weighted average without wearing respiratory equipment.
e. Requiring the personal protective equipment to minimize physical exposure to ACM and/or asbestos fibers,
f. Requiring that ACM removed from a work zone is fully sealed in a well labeled container and disposed at a licensed facility,
4. Within six-months following the development of the inspection program outlined in Section 2.b, inspections by licensed inspectors must be completed in Public Buildings.
5. If friable ACM is identified in a building by a licensed inspector, said material must be abated per the abatement program established by Section 2.a.
6. If non-friable ACM is identified in a building by licensed inspector, it may remain in place; however, the non-friable ACM must be re-inspected by a licensed inspector on an annual basis to ensure it remains non-friable. If the material is noted as friable during a future inspection, it must be abated per the abatement program established by Section 2.a.
7. Disposal facilities shall be permitted by individual Member States per Section 2.d and must provide in the permit clear limits on the total quantity of ACM allowed for disposal.[/quote]
Fibrous Mineral Safety Act
Category: Environmental | Industry Affected: All Businesses - Mild
Acknowledging that the repeal of General Assembly Resolution # 435, Asbestos Consumption, Disposal And Worker Protection has created a void on safety protocols related to fibrous minerals; and
Concerned about the varied physical health hazards to sapient beings caused by fibrous minerals,
1. Hereby defined:a. Fibrous mineral (FM) - crystalline mineral which, when damaged has the potential to release mineral fibers into the air;
b. FM Material (FMM) - Material or waste which contains greater than 0.1% FM by mass;
c. Abate/Abatement - A set of procedures designed to control the release of fibers from FMM;
d. Inspector - An individual licensed by the individual Member State to inspect and sample for FMM;
e. Friable - A material that is easily crumbled, usually by touch.;
f. Non-Friable - A material that is not easily crumbled; and
g. Public Buildings - Buildings or structures, owned by a government entity and/or normally accessible to the public. This includes both public and privately owned schools.
2. Following enactment of this resolution, individual Member States shall establish:a. An abatement program;
b. A licensing for FMM inspectors and FMM disposal facilities;
c. A FMM inspection program;
d. A ban on the sale, production, manufacturing, mining, and marketing of FMM; and
e. A ban for all future construction on the inclusion of FMM.
3. Individual Member States shall develop safety programs to minimize FMM exposure including, at minimum requiresa. Time limits for workers in areas containing FMM;
b. Indoor work zones be firmly sealed and segregated from interconnected indoor areas not containing friable FMM;
c. Air monitoring equipment to test for airborne FMM with defined exposure limits;
e. Personal protective equipment for sapient workers, as needed, during activities with potential exposure to FMM; and
f. FMM removed from work zones be fully sealed in labeled containers and disposed at a licensed facility.
4. Following the development of the inspection program outlined in Section 2.b, inspections by licensed inspectors must be completed in Public Buildings.
5. If friable FMM is identified by a licensed inspector, said material must be abated per Section 2.a.
6. If non-friable FMM is identified by licensed inspector, it may remain in place; however, the material must be re-inspected by a licensed inspector on an annual basis.
7. If FMM is identified as non-friable FMM becomes friable in a future inspection, it must be abated per the abatement program established by Section 2.a.
7. Disposal facilities shall be permitted by individual Member States per Section 2.d and must provide in the permit clear limits on the total quantity of FMM allowed for disposal.
Current Revision (5):
Fibrous Mineral Safety Act
Category: Environmental | Industry Affected: All Businesses - Mild
Acknowledging that the repeal of General Assembly Resolution # 435, Asbestos Consumption, Disposal And Worker Protection has created a void on safety protocols related to fibrous minerals; and
Concerned about the varied physical health hazards to sapient beings caused by fibrous minerals,
1. Hereby defined:a. Fibrous mineral (FM) - crystalline mineral which, when damaged potentially may release mineral fibers into the air;
b. FM Material (FMM) - Material or waste which contains greater than 0.1% FM by mass;
c. Abate/Abatement - A set of procedures designed to control the release of fibers from FMM;
d. Inspector - An individual licensed and trained by Member States to inspect and sample for FMM;
e. Friable - A material that is easily crumbled, usually by touch;
f. Non-Friable - A material that is not easily crumbled; and
g. Public Buildings - Buildings or structures, owned by a government entity and/or normally accessible to the public including both public and privately owned schools.
2. Following enactment, Member States shall establish:a. An abatement program;
b. A licensing for FMM inspectors and FMM disposal facilities;
c. A FMM inspection program;
d. A ban on the sale, production, manufacturing, mining, and marketing of FMM; and
e. A ban for all future construction on the inclusion of FMM.
3. Member States shall develop a handling program to minimize FMM exposure during abatement which includes at minimum:a. Time limits for workers in areas containing FMM;
b. Firmly sealing and segregation of work zones from interconnected indoor areas not containing friable FMM;
c. Air monitoring equipment to test for airborne FMM with defined exposure limits;
e. Personal protective equipment for sapient workers, during activities with potential exposure to FMM; and
f. FMM removed from work zones be fully sealed in labeled containers and disposed at a licensed facility.
4. Licensed FMM inspectors outlined in Section 2.a. shall be required to complete training on the abatement (Section 2.a), safety (Section 3), and sampling of FMM.
5. Following the development of the inspection program outlined in Section 2.c, inspections by licensed inspectors must be completed in Public Buildings.
6. If friable FMM is identified by a licensed inspector, said material must be abated per Section 2.a.
7. If non-friable FMM is identified by licensed inspector, it may remain in place; however, the material must be clearly marked with signage and re-inspected by a licensed inspector annually.
8. If non-friable FMM becomes friable in future inspectiond, it must be abated per Section 2.a.
9. Disposal facilities permitted by Member States per Section 2.b must include in said permit clear limits on total quantity of FMM allowed for disposal.
