Operations & Maintenance Program Management
Complete removal of hazardous materials is often not required, usually cost
prohibitive and rarely necessary. Building occupants health and safety an
be jeopardized when hazardous materials become disturbed or improperly
maintained.
These risks can be reduced through development of written Operations &
Maintenance Program which identifies prioritized, addresses and effectively
monitors existing and potential hazards as follows:
- Identify, document and prioritize existing and potential hazards
- implement action to address immediate and high priority items
- Monitor other hazards periodically and document conditions
- Integrate abatement into maintenance and scheduled renovations
- Train personnel to recognize hazards and deal with emergencies
- Appoint safety coordinator for new employee training and to provide
information to outside service personnel who work in the facility.
- Maintain a list of qualified abatement contractors to conduct abatement in
conjunction with renovations and emergency situations
- Develop response action procedures for emergency situations
- Maintain accurate and complete records
An Operations and Maintenance Program is designed to continually monitor
changes in potentially hazardous materials and take the appropriate abatement
action when necessary. Total abatement may be accomplished over time as
material conditions change or as routine maintenance and renovations occur. |