N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 1805.06

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-A 1805.06 - Worker Decontamination Enclosure System
(a) Each asbestos abatement site shall have a worker decontamination enclosure system contiguous to the work area.
(b) The worker decontamination enclosure systems shall consist of a clean room, shower room, and equipment room, separated from each other by doorways with at least 2 overlapping sheets.
(c) The shower room shall have running water that is at least 85º F or can be mixed at the tap to achieve 85º F.
(d) Shower waste water shall be collected and disposed of as asbestos waste or filtered through a 5 micron filter.
(e) Except for the doorways, the worker decontamination enclosure system shall be airtight.
(f) All entrances to and exits from the work area shall be through the decontamination enclosure system.
(g) Each worker exiting from the work area shall thoroughly shower so as to remove all asbestos fibers before entering the clean room.
(h) No asbestos-contaminated individual or item shall enter the clean room.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 1805.06

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-A 1800) #9298, eff 10-21-08

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 19, Filed May 11, 2017, Proposed by #12172, Effective 5/5/2017, Expires 5/5/2027.