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Managing Asbestos in Place
These are the types of buildings for which an operations and maintenance program might be applicable.
How to Develop and Maintain a Building Asbestos Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Program
This information is designed to assist building owners and managers in understanding how to develop and maintain an operations and maintenance program for asbestos-containing materials in their buildings. The following pages include information on:
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What is an O&M Program - Provides a general overview of who should have an O&M program, program project types, and types of asbestos-containing material.
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Setting Up an O&M Program - Reviews preliminary steps and O&M plan development.
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Elements of an O&M Program - Outlines the seven components of a successful O&M program.
Training - Provides information on legal requirements for training of custodial and maintenance workers and where to locate training.
Occupant Notification - Describes actions that must be taken to notify occupants, building workers, tenants, and others about the location and physical condition of asbestos-containing materials.
Monitoring Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM) - Discusses how to inspect the condition of asbestos-containing material (ACM) and additional measures to prevent exposure.
Job-Site Controls for Work Involving Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM) - Identifies a system of on-site controls to monitor and document all work that could disturb asbestos-containing material.
Safe Work Practices - Describes procedures and techniques to ensure worker protection and safety of building occupants by minimizing the risk of disturbing asbestos-containing material.
Recordkeeping - Provides information on federal requirements and recommendations for documenting asbestos building management, including inspection reports, O&M project plans, and fiber release reports.
Sample O&M Forms (PDF) (4 pp., 80K, about PDF) - Contains sample recordkeeping forms related to reinspection, job requests, maintenance work authorization, and evaluation of work affecting asbestos-containing materials.
Useful Links - Links to useful information on asbestos health effects, general information, and federal regulations.