asbestos management programs
Developing a record of asbestos-containing materials at your facility is only part of a comprehensive Asbestos Management Program (AMP). The Ontario “asbestos regulation” (O.Reg. 278/05) also requires the implementation of a program to manage the presence of confirmed and presumed asbestos-containing building materials on a long term basis. The intent of this requirement is to ensure these materials are managed on an on-going basis to ultimately ensure the health & safety of regular building occupants as well as that of maintenance staff and external contractors who may encounter ACMs during their daily work activities. A well developed AMP should at a minimum include the following components:
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Policy statement on the management of ACMs
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Regulatory framework including requirements for reassessments
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Definitions of commonly used industry words and terms
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Roles and responsibilities of staff tasked to manage asbestos
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Training requirements
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Record keeping requirements
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Emergency procedures to manage the release of asbestos
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Notification requirements (internal and regulatory authorities)
Access can develop an Asbestos Management Program in line with your needs based on the complexity of your facility and / or operations. In this case, “one-size” doesn’t fit all and the AMP developed for you Access will not only meet regulatory requirements but also be clear, concise and most importantly, tailored to suit your facility’s needs.