454 CMR, § 28.03 - General Requirements
(1)
Worker Protection. The requirements of the OSHA
Asbestos Construction Standard,
29 CFR
Part 1926.1101, including paragraphs (f),
(h), (i) and (m), and other applicable OSHA standards shall apply to the
personal protection and medical monitoring of employees, including employees of
the Commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions, who perform work subject
to these regulations. In addition, in accordance with 454 CMR 28.08(3)(d),
Asbestos Contractors must maintain as records the results of all personal
exposure monitoring , respirator fit testing and medical examinations required
by 29 CFR Part 1926 and other applicable OSHA standards as a condition of
licensure . Violations of OSHA regulations pertaining to worker protection may
be referred to OSHA for enforcement action. The personal protection and medical
monitoring of employees of the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions and
other persons exempted from enforcement by federal OSHA must be in accordance
with the provisions of 454 CMR 28.04, and M.G.L. c. 149, § 61/2,
which the Department enforces. Responsibility for compliance with such worker
protection requirements rests with the employer and the Responsible Person(s)
designated thereby.
(2)
Requirements for the Use of Personnel.
(3)
Requirement to Abate Asbestos Hazards.
Asbestos -containing Materials that would be disturbed during the course of
Asbestos -associated Work must be abated prior to the commencement of such
work.
(4)
Requirement
for Schools to Comply with AHERA
. Public and nonpublic elementary
and secondary schools (K-12) shall comply with MA-AHERA found at 454 CMR
28.13.
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