Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 159.21 - Responsibilities when conducting asbestos abatement

Except when certification is not required under s. DHS 159.06, an asbestos company shall ensure compliance with the following when conducting an asbestos abatement activity:

(1) PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH. The asbestos company shall protect the health of occupants, visitors, workers, and any other persons near an asbestos abatement activity by using documented engineering controls and work practices that prevent the release of asbestos fibers into the air.

(a) For all asbestos abatement activities, the company shall follow work practice standards established by DNR under s. NR 447.08, by OSHA under, and by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services under ch. SPS 332.

(b) For asbestos abatement activities involving the exterior of a structure, the company shall use appropriate engineering controls to prevent asbestos debris and fibers from entering the interior of the structure.

(2) PROJECT LOG. The company shall maintain a project log onsite for each workday of an asbestos abatement activity. The daily project log shall include the date, project number as identified on the notification form required under s. DHS 159.20, project address, printed name and certification number of the site supervisor, and the printed name, signature, reason for entry, department certification number, if appropriate, and the in and out times for each person who enters the regulated area.

(3) OCCUPANT PROTECTION PLAN. A written occupant protection plan shall be posted in plain view outside each regulated area when the structure on which the asbestos abatement activity is being conducted is occupied or furnished. The plan shall be written on a form provided or approved by the department and shall describe how occupants and furnishings will be protected from exposure to asbestos fibers during the asbestos abatement activity and shall include all of the following:

(a) The name, address, and telephone number of the company conducting the asbestos abatement activity.

(b) The address of the property where the project is being conducted and the name and telephone number of the property contact person.

(c) The project starting and ending dates and work schedule or shifts.

(d) A statement that only authorized persons using appropriate personal protection may enter regulated areas.

(e) A description of the engineering controls that will be used to prevent contamination of the structure, including the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.

(f) A description of any clearance activities that will be conducted.

Note: Occupant protection forms are available on the department's website at www.dhs.wi.gov/asbestos or may be obtained from the Asbestos and Lead Unit: plicasbstoslead@dhs.state.wi.us; 608-261-6876; 1 W. Wilson St, Room 137, PO Box 2659, Madison, WI 53701-2659.

(4) WORKER SUPERVISION. The asbestos company shall ensure that each asbestos worker conducting asbestos abatement activities has direct onsite supervision by an asbestos supervisor certified under this chapter and that each exterior asbestos worker conducting asbestos abatement activities has direct onsite supervision by an asbestos supervisor or exterior asbestos supervisor certified under this chapter.

(5) VERIFICATION OF WORKER CERTIFICATION STATUS. The asbestos company shall verify that each individual who conducts or supervises an asbestos abatement or asbestos management activity for the company is certified in the appropriate discipline required for the activity.

(6) SUPERVISOR AUTHORITY. The asbestos supervisor or exterior asbestos supervisor shall have the authority to shut down an asbestos abatement activity or take other prompt corrective measures to eliminate asbestos hazards and to ensure compliance with asbestos regulations.

Notes

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 159.21

CR 08-036: cr. Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 5-1-09; correction in (1) (a) made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 6, 7., Stats., Register January 2012 No. 673.