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1. Staffing and Program Management2. Training and Experience3. Asbestos Inventories and Baseline Surveys4. Worker/Occupant Protection5. Project Work Type Evaluations (i.e. Planned/Scheduled Maintenance Activities –including Preventive Maintenance Plans and in-the-field Infrastructure ConditionAssessment Program (ICAP) assessments)6. Emergency/Urgent/Routine (E/U/R) Work Type Evaluations (i.e.Unplanned/Unscheduled Maintenance Activities)7. Abatement8. Waste Management9. Recordkeeping and Data ManagementThe manual presents the procedures for day-to-day management of asbestos at installations.The manual will help APMs to: Maintain compliance with Navy policies, federal and state regulations, and localgovernment asbestos requirements Maintain life cycle asbestos building records and inventories Implement and follow the NAVFAC Public Works O&M program, including the workcontrol permit system Abate ACM Support the Environmental (EV) Business Line in the handling of ACM waste Develop an asbestos emergency response system Train staff Create and maintain necessary recordsEach of the sections herein outline the minimum required standing operating procedures ordocumentation that must be developed and implemented at PWDs. The appendices provideexamples/templates for procedures, forms, or references that can be used to develop sitespecific items. The APM can make additional recommendations for site specific procedures orforms for the PWD, but they must be approved at FEC level. Documentation is to bemaintained by the APM regarding these local decisions.The status of PWD level program implementation will be reviewed and measured by the FEC.Reviews will be based on the effectiveness of documentation of program element requirementsand processes.Appendix A incorporates the requirements of OPNAVINST 5100.23 and when so annotatedand augmented by installation documentation, coupled with this P502, will serve as theinstallation’s Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Program. As circumstances change overtime Appendix A must be so revised. In addition, Appendix A contains a summary of local-levelregulations and guidance documents as they serve the needs of the installation. APMs shallretain the P502 along with its updated and annotated Appendix A to support asbestosinspections, and to serve as a ready locator for any asbestos surveys extant or ongoing.2

1.2Purpose and ScopeThis publication is applicable to the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC). WhereMarine Corps, Naval Air and/or Naval Sea Systems Commands’ directives address asbestosmanagement, their management directives take precedence within their commands.This manual provides an overview, including associated roles and responsibilities, for the NavalFacilities Engineering Command’s (NAVFAC’s) implementation of the requirements specified byOPNAVINST 5100.23 Navy Safety and Occupational Health Program Manual AsbestosManagement Program Ashore. The asbestos program is an adjunct to the EnvironmentalSafety & Occupational Health (ESOH) program(s) requiring a multi-disciplinary approach;however, the asbestos program is centrally managed and executed by the Public WorksBusiness Line (PWBL) Facilities Management and Sustainment (FM&S) Product Line to ensurethe program is integrated with facilities maintenance execution procedures and processes. TheNAVFAC Environmental Restoration Program Frequently Asked Questions publication clarifiesEnvironmental (EV) and PWBL responsibilities. Additionally, CERCLA and non-CERCLAreleases are covered by the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants(NESHAP) (EPA Memorandum U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Notification of Rulesand Regulations Regarding the Demolition of Asbestos-Containing Structures dated June 8,2012 provides additional clarification). PWBL assumes program ownership and primaryresponsibility for a majority of the program’s responsibilities. Other business lines, support linesand functional areas execute a limited number of the primary responsibilities and othersupporting responsibilities. Additional ancillary or supplemental responsibilities are alsodescribed herein.NAVFAC executes the program ashore on behalf of Commander, Navy Installations Command(CNIC) per CNICINST 5100.1 and the Commander, Navy Reserve Force. NAVFAC may alsoprovide asbestos related execution support as a service provider to the Marine Corps or othercustomer agencies; however, these retain asbestos management for their facilities (realproperty assets).This manual is applicable to facilities-related asbestos operations. Whether these operations areconducted by government or contractor personnel, the Navy as building owner (or CNIC’sInstallation Commanding Officers (ICO)) are in the eyes of the law “responsible corporateofficers.” Navy policy is to maintain building environments free of airborne asbestoscontamination and preventing personnel exposure to asbestos fibers including during typicalmaintenance activities in buildings where asbestos materials are located and encountered aswell as during asbestos abatement activities.1.3Safety CommitmentThe NAVFAC goal is to have zero asbestos accidents, mishaps, or exposure to ACM on the job.Personnel have a right to work in a safe work environment.Building surveys are a critical component of the program, ensuring a safe living and workingenvironment for facility occupants and maintenance personnel.In addition, Operational Risk Management (ORM) supports asbestos safety by providingconcepts paramount in safely and effectively managing the asbestos program.1.4Asbestos Containing Material (ACM)Asbestos includes a number of naturally occurring fibrous minerals possessing high tensilestrength, the ability to be woven, and a resistance to heat and most chemicals. Because ofthese properties, asbestos fibers have been widely used in a variety of manufactured goods,including, but not limited to, roofing shingles, ceiling and floor tiles, paper and cement products,textiles, and coating and friction products, such as automobile clutches and brakes. Asbestos is3

known to be in more than 3,000 different products. Building materials that contain asbestos areused for insulation purposes (fire, heat, cold, and/or sound).There are six known types of asbestos fibers: chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, anthophyllite,tremolite, and actinolite. Chrysotile asbestos accounts for 90 percent (%) of all asbestos inbuildings, while amosite and crocidolite each account for 5% of all asbestos found in buildings inthe United States. The Unites States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines asbestoscontaining material (ACM) as any material containing more than 1% asbestos.1.4.1Health Concerns Associated with Asbestos ExposureExposure to asbestos increases the risk of developing lung disease. In general, the greater theexposure to asbestos the greater the chance of incurring harmful health effects. And asbestosdiseases have latency periods. The time between asbestos exposure and when negative healthsymptoms get diagnosed can be between 10 and 40 years.Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can be highly detrimental to health, and continuedexposure can increase that risk. In this regard, the EPA advises there is no safe level ofexposure to asbestos.The health effects associated with asbestos exposures include: Asbestosis: Asbestosis is a serious, progressive, long-term, non-cancerous diseaseof the lungs. It is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers that irritate lung tissues andscar the tissues. The scarring on the lung obstructs oxygen from entering the blood.Asbestosis is dose-related. The higher the exposure, the greater the risk of gettingasbestosis. Symptoms of asbestosis include shortness of breath and a dry,crackling sound in the lungs when inhaling. Lung Cancer: People who work in mining, milling, and manufacturing of asbestos,and those who use asbestos and its products, are more likely to develop lungcancer than the general population. The most common symptoms of lung cancerare coughing and a change in breathing. Other symptoms include shortness ofbreath, persistent chest pains, hoarseness, and anemia. Mesothelioma: Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is found in the thin lining(membrane) of the lung, chest, abdomen, and heart. Mesothelioma is a “markerdisease.” That is, if someone has mesothelioma, it can be directly linked toexposure to asbestos. This disease may not present symptoms until 30 to 40 yearsafter asbestos exposure. Other Cancers: Many other cases of cancer have been discovered in asbestosworkers, and the frequency has been deemed higher than with people who do notwork with asbestos. These cancers include cancers of the digestive system,including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and lower intestines.1.4.2Means of ExposureWhen asbestos is crushed or abraded (hand or power tools) it breaks into fibers too small tosee. And, though ACM is not generally harmful unless its fibers get airborne and inhaled oringested. Many of the fibers can become trapped in mucous membranes of the nose andthroat, where they may pass into the lungs; or if swallowed, into the digestive tract. Oncetrapped in the body, the fibers will affect health.Asbestos is most hazardous when friable, meaning when dry it can be crumbled, pulverized, orreduced to powder merely by “hand pressure.” Non-friable ACM in good condition will notrelease fibers as well unless disturbed or damaged.4

Deterioration over time, water damage, continued vibration and physical impacts duringmaintenance activities - drilling, grinding, buffing, cutting, sawing, or hammering will break thematerials down, making fiber release more likely.Lack of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators while workingwith ACM, increases the health risk. Potential exposure should be monitored as part of theinstallations’ medical surveillance program.1.5Asbestos HazardsThis section provides an overview of asbestos properties in building materials with itsassociated health hazards.Asbestos has exceptional heat resistance properties and possesses high tensile strength. Thismakes it ideal for certain building products and unique applications. Asbestos over time hasbeen used in a myriad of products and experienced widespread use, being plentiful, readilyavailable, and low cost. Its unique properties make it well suited for construction materials suchas: Steam pipe, boiler, and furnace duct insulation Resilient floor tiles (vinyl asbestos and asphalt), the backing on vinyl sheet flooring, andadhesives (mastics) used for installing floor tile Cement sheet, millboard, and piping Cement water pipes and facility drinking water systems Soundproofing or decorative material sprayed or troweled on walls and ceilings Patching and joint compounds for walls and ceilings Asbestos cement roofing, shingles and siding Sprayed on fireproofing insulation Blow-in insulation Electrical wiring insulation and panel partitionsThere is a common misconception that asbestos was banned completely in the ‘70s and ’80, theEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned only certain asbestos products within the U.S.by the Clean Air Act (NESHAP) in the 1970’s, and the Ban and Phase out Rule, in 1989. Aportion of the Ban and Phase out Rule was repealed in 1991, though “remanded” in a U. S. FifthCircuit Court of Appeals ruling, leaving asbestos in use for many applications. A summary ofEPA’s bans on asbestos material is included in Table 1. Some of the material yet in use, notbanned, is included in Table 2.Table 1 - Ban Status for Asbestos Containing MaterialsClean Air Act NESHAP Asbestos BansSpray-applied fireproofin

Asbestos Control Program Operations and Maintenance Plan Special Publication (SP-2027-ENV) Facilities Management Guide for Asbestos and Lead Technical Report (TR-2254)-asbestos portions only The NAVFAC Asbestos Management Program is managed by the Public Works Business Line