THE CREW CONTINUES TO UNCOVER THE OLD 8"WATER PIPE..
THE PIPE IS UNCOVERED AND PULLED UP TO WRAP A CHAIN AROUND THE MIDDLE..
THE OLD PIPE IS THEN PULLED FROM THE GROUND..
FOLLOWING THE DIGGING CREW IS THE CLEANUP CREW COVERING THE TRENCH..
THE DIRT IS REPLACED AND COMPACTED..
THE OLD WATER PIPE IS REMOVED FOR DISPOSAL..
THE OLD FIRE HYDRANTS ARE PULLED FROM THE GROUND..
RECENTLY, AN AUTOMOBILE RAN OVER THIS HYDRANT. THE ONLY THING LEFT TO REMOVE WAS THE UNDERGROUND PIPING..
THE DIGGING CONTINUED AROUND TO FORBES REALITY..
THE LANDSCAPE CREW IS STARTING AT THE BRIDGE, PREPARING THE GROUND FOR FINAL GRASS..
THE END POINT OF PHASE ONE IS THE FIRE HYDRANT, LOCATED SOUTH OF THE BRIDGE. AT THIS POINT THE NEW 12"WATER PIPE IS CONNECTED, THROUGH ISOLATION VALVES, TO THE OLD 6" AND 8" WATER PIPES THAT CONTINUE TO FEED THE SOUTH END OF CAPRI..
THE OLD 8" PVC WATER PIPE, THAT IS BEING REMOVED FROM THE GROUND, IS STACKED FOR REMOVAL TO THE DUMP.
OLD 6" ASBESTOS WATER PIPE REMOVAL
Asbestos removal and disposal plan for Isles of Capri
DueriDiana to me, AnnHall,
Jim, Ann,
Per our phone conversation, attached is the AC pipe removal and disposal plan for Isles of Capri Phase I. The work will commence on Wednesday, November 17, 2010.
Some important highlights:
ISLE OF CAPRI
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PHASE I
WORK PLAN FOR REMOVAL OF 6” ASBESTOS CEMENTITIOUS PIPE
The following work plan is for the removal of approx. 230LF of 6” asbestos cement pipe
(AC). The Contractor will utilize all appropriate controls and work practices necessary to
protect workers, people in the vicinity of the work area, and the environment.
The primary concerns and considerations of these work practices is the protection of
human health and the environment, as well as to minimize the Owner's and Contractor’s
liability exposure before, during and after the abatement process.
GENERAL
Collier County, shall employ: DN Higgins, referred to as the Contractor, for the purpose
of removal of 230LF of 6” AC pipe.
REGULATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS
The Contractor shall comply with all regulations, codes and standards. These shall
include:
1. Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 1910.1001, 1910.134 and
1926.1101. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), US
Department of Labor.
2. Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 61, Subparts A and M,
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
3. State of Florida's Administrative Code 62-204.800. US EPA National
Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS) Asbestos
Regulations (40 CFR 61, Subpart M).
4. State of Florida, Chapter 62-257, Florida Administrative Code.
- State of Florida, S. 370.60, F.S. - Authority to establish a fee for
asbestos removal.
- State of Florida, S. 62-204.800, F.A.C. - Federal Regulation
adopted by reference, Florida Department of Environmental
Protection.
5. Florida Statutes, Chapter 469 and 61E1-1, Licensing Requirements
(Exemptions 469.002)
6. State of Florida, Collier County codes and ordinances as applicable.
CONTRACTOR STAFFING
1. All work will be supervised by a qualified individual meeting the requirements of
a Competent Person and possessing the following minimum qualifications and
training:
▪ Satisfactory completion of an Asbestos Abatement Project Supervisor
course
▪ Medical examination for respirator use
▪ Fit test for respirator type
▪ Training in the maintenance, repair and removal of AC pipe
2. Any direct contact with AC pipe will be performed by qualified workers
possessing the following minimum qualifications and training:
▪ Satisfactory completion of an OSHA Class II Worker course
▪ Medical examination for respirator use
▪ Fit test for respirator type
▪ Training in the maintenance, repair and removal of AC pipe
3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for each worker will include hard hat, steel
toed shoes, disposable protective clothing, respiratory protection and high
visibility reflective vests. Respirators shall be fitted with a P-100 filtering
cassette. (The use of disposable protective clothing, and respiratory protection
will be determined by the establishment of a Negative Exposure Assessment and
continual personnel air monitoring).
WORK PROCEDURES1
Controlling Government Regulation:
OSHA’s Construction Industry Standard for Occupational Exposure to Asbestos Subpart
Z, 29 CFR 1926.1101 Asbestos.
Work-Task Assumptions/Requirements at Project Work-Site*:
Prior to commencing the demolition and removal of the A-C pipe, the contractor has:
(1) Determined by thorough inspection the existence and the extent of any
ACM.
(2) Given written notice to appropriate governmental agency at the beginning
of abatement activity.
(3) Conducted an Initial Exposure Assessment (IEA) test plan or baseline
report, which complies with the criteria in Paragraph (f)(2)(iii) of the
above referenced controlling government regulations (section), and which
demonstrates that the employees’ exposure to airborne asbestos fibers
during removal of the Asbestos-Cement (A-C) pipe is expected to be
consistently below the Permissible Exposure Levels (PELs) i.e… exposure
must be less than 0.1 fiber/cubic centimeter (cc) of air for an eight (8) hour
time-weighted average limit (TWA), and less than 1.0 fiber/cc of air as
averaged over a sampling period of thirty (30) minutes, all as determined
by the method prescribed in Appendix A to the referenced section, or by
an equivalent method, and therefore, the employer intends to do the A-C
pipe removal through the use of Negative Exposure Assessments (NEAs).
Procedures for Removal of Asbestos-Cements (A-C) Pipe, Also Commonly Referred to
as Transite Pipe
This work activity is identified as a Class II asbestos removal activity by OSHA’s
Subpart Z, 29 CFR 1926.1101, with the A-C pipe removal is being done utilizing a valid
Negative Exposure Assessment (NEA).
Preparation*
▸ Establish a regulated work area (RWA) using barricade tape.
▸ Provide a hand/face wash station at the entry point to the RWA.
▸ Post asbestos-warning signs at the RWA entry point.
▸ Establish a waste load-out area attached to the RWA.
▸ Once an RWA is established and work begins, no access should be
permitted without the required personal protective equipment.
▸ Prior to commencing work a ten day NESHAP notification (DEP Form
62-257 .900(1) Effective 10-12-08) must be submitted the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
Air Monitoring and Sampling of Exposure to Airborne Asbestos Fibers:
▸ As the work begins the competent person (or third party consultant) must
conduct and record objective data to confirm the Initial Exposure
Assessment (IEA), and that the specific job-site work activity confirms the
findings of the IEA, and that the PELS are not being exceeded for this
work activity.
Excavation*:
▸ Machine excavate to expose A-C pipe.
▸ Hand excavate areas under pipe where cuts/breaks are planned.
▸ Excavation operations should be carefully executed so that pipe damage
does not occur prior to removal.
Abandonment of AC Pipes*
▸ AC pipes can be abandoned in-place. The procedure for abandonment of
pipes in place includes filling the section of pipe with a grout/cement
slurry. The location of the pipes will be recorded on the master drawing
of the right-of -way.
▸ At no time will bursting, crushing, grinding or pulverizing of the AC pipe
be conducted.
AC Pipe Removal*:
▸ All pipe cutting or breaking operations require adequate wetting with
potable water to prevent A-C materials from being crumbled by hand
pressure and to keep the asbestos fibers from becoming air-borne
(friable).
▸ Plan pipe cuts/breaks as necessary to accommodate the size/weight of pipe
being removed.
▸ Use a hammer, chain pipe snapper or wheel-type pipe cutter (or equivalent
tool) to make the initial cut and drain the pipe of residual liquids. If gas
powered cutters are to be used they should be connected to a HEPA
filtered vacuum and used in a manner that will not create elevated airborne
fibers. If a gas powered cutter is utilized that is not connected to a HEPA
filtration system, the work area should be contained to prevent the release
of airborne fibers. In addition, a sufficient supply of water shall be
applied to the cut point to further prohibit the release of asbestos fibers.
A layer of 6 mil polyethylene should be placed beneath the cut point to
contain the debris that will be generated. The debris shall be collected and
treated as asbestos-containing waste. NOTE: The use of a hammer will be
kept to a minimum at all times. Preferred method will be the use of a chain
pipe snapper or the wheel-type pipe cutter.
▸ Remove pipe sections at joint collars by breaking them with a
sledgehammer, or cutting them with a wheel-type pipe cutter (soil-pipe
cutter).
▸ Where pipe re-connection is required, trim pipe ends in a manner that will
not cause asbestos fibers to become airborne. Any debris that is generated
shall be collected and treated as asbestos-containing waste.
▸ When applicable, remove pipe sections from trench in an “intact”
condition. Wet and containerize waste materials as you go. Using lifting
straps and methods that do not damage the pipe remove the material from
the trench.
▸ WASTE PIPES: As each portion of pipe is removed it should be wrapped
in six mil polyethylene and labeled as asbestos containing waste. Any
small pieces of asbestos-containing waste should be placed in two ply
bags and labeled as asbestos containing waste. The pipe should be placed
in a leak tight waste container. The container can be a roll off type. The
container would need to be lined with six mil polyethylene that will be
used to wrap the waste shipment. An alternative option would be to wrap
each section of pipe with two layers of 6 mil polyethylene. For both
options water should be applied to each section of pipe before it is
contained.
▸ The waste material and all containers shall be temporarily stored in the
construction yard that will be positioned at a central location on Capri
Boulevard. AC materials will be identified and stock-piled in the
designated load-out area with the following label warnings: (The label will
also identify the generator of the AC Pipe waste).
DANGER
Contains Asbestos Fibers
Avoid Creating Dust
Cancer and Lung Disease Hazard
Transportation of Asbestos Waste*
▸ All asbestos-containing waste will be transported to a class I landfill in
leak tight containers. Each shipment will be properly marked with the
following notation:
DANGER
Contains Asbestos Fibers
Avoid Creating Dust
Cancer and Lung Disease Hazard
▸ All asbestos-containing waste will be disposed of in a timely manner at a
class I landfill. All waste must be disposed of within a 30 day period from
the time of removal. A waste shipment record will be provided for each
shipment.
▸ AMRC (American Management Resource Consultants) will coordinate
with the Collier County Landfill for waste shipment. Waste disposal fees
from the Collier County Landfill will be paid via intergovernmental
transfer from Collier County Public Utilities Engineering.
*Contractor’s Responsibility
References:
1. Underground Contractors Association of Illinois
Best Practices for Removing Asbestos Cement Pipe April 14, 2003
· This work will comply with all regulations from OSHA, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Florida Administrative Code (FAC).
· Collier County staff had a meeting, last Friday, with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to present the attached plan.
· Only qualified and certified workers will perform the job.
· Collier County Inspectors and Project Manager are certified for Handling Class II Asbestos-Containing Materials.
· FDEP has been notified in writing per requirement.
· The Contractor will establish a regulated work area and post asbestos-warning signs.
· Contractor will be monitoring and sampling the air.
· The removed pipe will be wrapped and labeled as asbestos containing waste.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call me or send me an e-mail.
Cordially,
Diana C. Dueri, PMPProject Manager
Public Utilities Planning & Project Management
Office: 239-252-4218
Cell: 239-601-1290
Fax: 239-252-3989
dianadueri@colliergov.net
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