N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 56-8.5

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 56-8.5 - Waste clean-up procedures

The following procedures shall be required for Phase II B large and small projects.

(a) Tools and equipment. All accumulations of asbestos waste material shall be adequately wetted and containerized using HEPA-vacuums or rubber or plastic dustpans, squeegees or shovels. Metal shovels shall not be used to pick up or move waste. HEPA-vacuums shall be used to clean all surfaces after gross cleanup.

(b) Frequency for containerizing. During Phase II B, all waste generated shall be bagged, wrapped or containerized immediately upon removal. Cleanup of accumulations of loose debris/waste material shall be performed whenever enough loose debris/waste material has been removed to fill a single leak-tight container appropriate for the type of ACM being removed. Cleanup of all remaining waste generated shall be performed at least once prior to close of each workshift. All waste material shall be kept adequately wet at all times.

(c) Frequency for dust or debris. Accumulations of dust or debris shall be cleaned off all surfaces on a daily basis using HEPA-vacuum or wet-cleaning methods or both.

(d) Frequency for decontamination system enclosures. Decontamination system enclosures shall be HEPA-vacuumed or wet-cleaned or both at the end of each workshift.

(e) Waste housekeeping. The regulated abatement work area, holding area, waste trailer and hardtop dumpster areas must be kept free of uncontainerized asbestos waste/debris at all times.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 56-8.5