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MIOSHA Asbestos Program Update

MIOSHA Asbestos Program Update. Michael T. Mason March 13, 2014. MIOSHA Asbestos Program. Was initiated in 1986 In 2012, program was combined with the construction industrial hygiene enforcement program in MIOSHA.

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MIOSHA Asbestos Program Update

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  1. MIOSHA Asbestos ProgramUpdate Michael T. Mason March 13, 2014

  2. MIOSHA Asbestos Program • Was initiated in 1986 • In 2012, program was combined with the construction industrial hygiene enforcement program in MIOSHA. • All MIOSHA regulations and laws are now enforced in the combined program, not just asbestos. • We ensure employees are protected to the full extent that the MIOSHA laws allows.

  3. Program Responsibilities The program is responsible for enforcement of: • The Asbestos Abatement Contractors Licensing Act (Act 135 of 1986) • The Asbestos Workers Accreditation Act (Act 440 of 1988) • The asbestos, lead, and cadmium regulations for construction, and all the other construction rules and regulations authorized by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (Act 154 of 1974) • Some responsibilities under AHERA

  4. Tony Casaletta • Supervisor • Supervises enforcement staff • Worked in MIOSHA since September of 2000 (13 years)

  5. Fred Kirkland • Industrial Hygiene Specialist • Asbestos training and accreditation administrator • Worked in MIOSHA since January of 1987 (27 years)

  6. Lisa Hogan • Analyst • Statistical analyses, maintenance of databases, bill paying, and backup for secretaries • Worked in MIOSHA since January of 1993 (21 years)

  7. Lisa VanSteeland • Secretary • Processing asbestos abatement project notifications forms • Processes and tracks citations • Worked in MIOSHA since January of 1988 (26 years)

  8. Kimberly Weaver • Secretary • Recordkeeping, licensing, and accreditation under Act 440 of 1988 • Worked in MIOSHA since November of 1997 (16 years)

  9. Angie Tate • Secretary • General operations safety and health enforcement programs • Worked in MIOSHA since July of 1976 (37 years)

  10. Eric Allen • Senior Industrial Hygienist • Enforcement in Area 3 (Wayne County) • Worked in MIOSHA since October of 2008 (5 years)

  11. Keith Langworthy • Senior Industrial Hygienist • Enforcement in Area 1 based in Grand Rapids • Worked in MIOSHA since May of 2000 (13 years)

  12. Dan Maki • Senior Industrial Hygienist • Enforcement in Area 6 (northern Michigan) • Worked in MIOSHA since November of 1998 (15 years)

  13. Scott Thelen • Senior Industrial Hygienist • Enforcement in Area 2 based in Lansing • Worked in MIOSHA since July of 2005 (8 years)

  14. Compliance ActivityFY 2013

  15. Types of ViolationsFY 2013

  16. Top Five Cited Asbestos Rulesin FY 2013

  17. Revenue SummaryFY 2013

  18. Part 602 Asbestos for Construction • (h) Respiratory protection—Table 1 removed—Employers must now select a respirator that complies with the respiratory protection regulation (29 CFR 1910.134 or Part 451) • (k) Communication of hazards—Language added about new hazard communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)—Info on signs and labels changed

  19. Part 305 Asbestos for General Industry • (g) Respiratory protection—Table 1 removed—Employers must now select a respirator that complies with the respiratory protection regulation (29 CFR 1910.134 or Part 451) • (k) Communication of hazards—Language added about new hazard communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)—Info on signs and labels

  20. Part 42 Hazard Communication • Hazard classification: Chemical manufacturers and importers are required to determine the hazards of the chemicals they produce or import. Hazard classification under the new, updated standard provides specific criteria to address health and physical hazards as well as classification of chemical mixtures. • Labels: Chemical manufacturers and importers must provide a label that includes a signal word, pictogram, hazard statement, and precautionary statement for each hazard class and category. • Safety Data Sheets: The new format requires 16 specific sections, ensuring consistency in presentation of important protection information. • Information and training: To facilitate understanding of the new system, the new standard requires that workers be trained by December 1, 2013 on the new label elements and safety data sheet format, in addition to the current training requirements.

  21. Part 42 Hazard CommunicationEffective Dates

  22. Crystalline Silica Rulemaking

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