Or. Admin. R. 437-004-9050

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 437-004-9050 - Asbestos

Definitions: Asbestos includes chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite asbestos, anthophyllite asbestos, actinolite asbestos and any of these minerals that have been chemically treated or altered. Asbestos-containing material (ACM) means any material containing more than 1% asbestos. Presumed asbestos containing material (PACM) means thermal system insulation and surfacing material found in buildings constructed no later than 1980. The designation of a material as "PACM" may be rebutted pursuant to Division 2/Z, 1910.1001(j)(8).

(1) The employer is responsible to determine, before work begins, if any task or activity assigned to workers will result in a potential exposure to asbestos.

(2) Work that exposes employees to asbestos must comply with Division 2/Z, 1910.1001, Asbestos; except that construction activities exposing employees to asbestos must comply with Division 3/Z, 1926.1101, Asbestos.

NOTE: Construction activities are building, altering and repairing, and include painting.

(3) The employer must periodically examine all asbestos-containing material in the workplace to ensure that there is no deterioration or damage that could cause employee exposure.

(4) If you find damage or deterioration, the material must be repaired, encapsulated, or removed consistent with the requirements in Division 3/Z, 1926.1101, Asbestos.

NOTES: Tasks or work activities that could expose employees to asbestos include the following:

Housekeeping or maintenance activities on workplace surfaces or systems with asbestos-containing materials (examples include flooring, ceiling tiles, roofing, siding, boilers, heaters, insulation, and fireproofing);

Inspection, disassembly, repair and assembly of automotive or farm vehicle brakes and clutches; Demolition or salvage of structures where asbestos-containing materials are present; New construction, alteration, or renovation of structures, substrates, or portions thereof with asbestos-containing materials; and, Routine or emergency cleanup of asbestos-containing materials. Employers who have pipe systems that are insulated with asbestos-containing materials in their workplaces, must also comply with Division 4/Z, OAR 437-004-9850, Pipe Labelling.

Or. Admin. R. 437-004-9050

OSHA 4-1998, f. 8-28-98, cert. ef. 10-1-98; OSHA 4-2012, f. 9-19-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13

Examples referenced are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(4)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - 654.295