AR Asbestos Abatement flashcards
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- ADH asbestos licensing authority
- The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is responsible for licensing asbestos abatement contractors, supervisors, and workers in Arkansas.
- License renewal requirement
- Arkansas asbestos licenses must be renewed annually, requiring completion of refresher training and payment of renewal fees.
- Supervisor on-site requirement
- A licensed asbestos abatement supervisor must be present on-site at all times during abatement activities.
- License display
- Asbestos workers must carry their license or a copy while performing abatement work and make it available upon request.
- Grounds for license denial
- ADH may deny, suspend, or revoke a license for violations of asbestos regulations or for fraud in obtaining the license.
- Public license list
- ADH maintains a public list of licensed asbestos abatement contractors and individuals for verification purposes.
- NOI submission deadline
- A Notice of Intent (NOI) must be submitted to ADH at least 10 working days before starting an asbestos abatement project.
- NOI required contents
- The NOI must include project location, start and end dates, contractor name and license number, and estimated quantity of asbestos-containing material.
- Emergency abatement notification
- For emergency abatement, ADH must be notified by phone within 24 hours, and a written NOI submitted within 3 working days.
- NOI amendments
- An amended NOI is required if the start date changes or if the scope of work changes significantly.
- NOI posting requirement
- A copy of the NOI must be posted at the work site and made available to ADH inspectors.
- NOI fees
- NOI submission fees are based on the amount of asbestos-containing material to be removed.
- Inspector site access
- ADH inspectors may conduct unannounced inspections of abatement and demolition sites to verify compliance.
- Containment and pressure checks
- Inspectors verify proper containment, negative air pressure, and use of wet methods and HEPA vacuums during abatement.
- Clearance air standard
- Clearance air samples must meet the standard of 0.01 fibers per cubic centimeter after abatement.
- Waste disposal requirements
- Asbestos waste must be bagged in leak-proof containers, labeled, and transported to an approved landfill.
- Waste shipment records
- Inspectors review waste shipment records and disposal manifests to ensure proper disposal.
- Violation consequences
- Violations may result in stop-work orders, fines, or license suspension.
- Bulk sampling by inspectors
- Inspectors may collect bulk samples to verify the presence of asbestos and the adequacy of removal.
- Grant program eligibility
- Arkansas offers grant funding to eligible entities such as local governments, school districts, and certain non-profits for asbestos abatement.
- Grant fund uses
- Grant funds may cover costs of abatement, inspection, and project management, but not routine maintenance.
- Grant matching requirement
- A match of at least 10% of total project cost is typically required for grant recipients.
- Grant disbursement method
- Grant funds are disbursed on a reimbursement basis after work is completed and verified.
- Grant compliance
- Grant recipients must comply with all ADH regulations and allow inspections.
- ADH grant administration
- ADH administers the grant program and provides technical assistance to applicants.
- Training course approval
- ADH approves asbestos training courses that meet EPA/AHERA requirements.
- Refresher training frequency
- Workers and supervisors must complete an approved initial training course and annual refresher training.
- Training record retention
- Training records must be kept for at least 3 years and made available to ADH upon request.
- Public outreach
- ADH conducts outreach to inform the public about asbestos hazards and safe practices.
- Reporting improper removal
- ADH offers guidance on how to identify and report improper asbestos removal.
- Training provider audits
- ADH may conduct audits of training providers to ensure compliance with approval criteria.
- Technical assistance
- ADH provides technical assistance and educational materials on asbestos safety to the public and regulated community.