Okla. Admin. Code § 380:50-13-1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 380:50-13-1 - General requirements

(a) Except as noted in this Subchapter, glovebag operations which shall include drop cloths and critical barrier(s) for the purpose of abatement shall be treated the same as other abatement procedures. Therefore,

(1) Air sampling shall be consistent with Subchapter 11 of this Chapter.

(2)HEPA vacuum system shall be utilized during all glovebagging operations.

(3) Glovebags shall be maintained under negative air pressure, when feasible, but the use of a negative pressure measuring system shall not be required. The inward bulging of the glove bag due to negative pressure inside the glove bag shall be sufficient indication of adequate pressure drop. In the event it is not feasible to maintain the glovebag under negative air conditions, each such glovebag shall be smoke-tested.

(4) Pipe and/or fixtures from which asbestos has been removed within a glove bag shall be coated with a suitable lockdown encapsulant prior to removal of the glovebag.

(5) A glove bag may not be used for more than one application and may not be modified.

(6) Electrical equipment below the level of the glovebag or within arm's reach of the glovebag must be de-activated. All electrical equipment used by the workers must be provided GFI protection.

(7) Personnel involved in glovebag abatement shall be required to:

(A) Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., proper respiratory protection and full-body protection of Section 380:50-15-2 and Section 380:50-15-6, respectively).

(B) Fully utilize a decontamination shower which has at a minimum:

(i) A location which may be reached by using a clean protective suit over the potentially contaminated work suit.

(ii) The requirements of Section 380:50-15-12(c).

(b) A minimum of two (2) workers shall be used on any glovebag activity.

(c) Glovebags used within a containment, for convenience, shall not be subject to the provisions of this Subchapter.

Okla. Admin. Code § 380:50-13-1

Amended at 9 Ok Reg 3309, eff 7-27-92; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 3523, eff 9-14-01; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1887, eff 7-1-10