COC CLS - Healthy Safety Environment - NIKE, Inc. - The Journey

ASBESTOS
a. Communication to affected employees of ACM presence and associated health hazards.
b. Labeling of ACM to include: dangers, contains asbestos, and precautions.
c. Use of a permit-to-work for all work on ACM.
d. Work only to be completed by trained and competent individuals.
e. Provisions for the proper use of personal protective equipment, engineering controls,
housekeeping requirements, containment and clean up equipment when working with ACM.
f. Proper disposal of ACM in accordance with local legislative requirements.
g. Quarterly inspections to verify the condition of known or suspected ACM.
h. Conduct medical surveillance for individuals working with ACM.
3. TRAINING—
Asbestos awareness: all employees working in the presence of known or suspected ACM must
receive training on an annual basis. Training must include:
• Basic recognition of ACM.
• Health hazards associated with ACM.
• Activities that could result in the release of asbestos fibers.
• Notification requirements in the event of disturbed ACM.
• Site specific ACM policies and procedures.
ACM maintenance employees: all employees in direct contact with ACM, such as maintenance or
custodial staff, will receive the following additional annual training:
• How to avoid damage to ACM.
• Use, fitting, limitations and care of personal protective equipment.
• Procedures for the maintenance of ACM.
• Location signs of damage and deterioration of ACM.
• Response to a fiber release.
4. DOCUMENTATION—
Training Records: Each facility must maintain employee training records for a minimum of 3 years.
Medical Records: If applicable, each facility must maintain confidential and secure medical
records for a minimum length of employment, plus 30 years. Medical records shall not be disclosed
without employee’s written consent, except as required by law.
Incident Records: Records must be kept of all incidents involving ACM. These records must be kept
for a minimum of 5 years.
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