PAM 40-513 — Occupational And Environmental Health Guidelines For The Evaluation And Control Of Asbestos Exposure
PAM 40-513 governs environmental and occupational asbestos programs and medical commander support to installation management.
- Publication number: PAM 40-513
- Title: OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH GUIDELINES FOR THE EVALUATION AND CONTROL OF ASBESTOS EXPOSURE
- Date: 07/10/2013
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
View PAM 40-513 on armypubs.army.mil
It addresses asbestos exposure, abatement, medical surveillance, protective equipment, training, emergency response, and competent-person support. It requires asbestos hazard controls, exposure evaluations, clearance sampling, and applicable training and accreditation.
Applies to: Applies to military, civilian personnel, local nationals, and on-post family members worldwide who are occupationally or nonoccupationally exposed to asbestos, to include deployments and overseas contingency operations.
Topics covered
- Asbestos exposure programs
- Installation asbestos management
- Asbestos abatement
- Medical surveillance examinations
- Personal protective equipment
- Emergency response
- Competent person support
- Asbestos training and accreditation
Questions and answers
When does Army policy require asbestos-containing material to be removed or abated?
Army policy requires removal or abatement of asbestos-containing material (ACM) when it is identified to be a hazard. (paragraph 1-5)
What does the installation asbestos management program cover?
The IAMP deals with environmental aspects of asbestos in real property facilities and the disposal of ACM. (paragraph 2-1)
What must the DPW establish for the installation asbestos management program?
The DPW is required to establish an installation asbestos management team (or equivalent) and appoint an asbestos management control officer (or team leader). (paragraph 2-1)
Can wipe samples be used for asbestos clearance sampling?
Because there are no recognized standards, wipe samples are not to be used for clearance sampling or exposure monitoring. (paragraph 4-2)
When do employees receive a preplacement medical evaluation for asbestos exposure?
Employees receive a preplacement medical evaluation before being assigned to an occupation with exposure to airborne concentrations of asbestos at or above the OSHA time-weighted average or excursion limit permissible exposure limit (PEL), or when the employee will be performing class I, class II or class III asbestos abatement as defined in 29 CFR 1926.1101 (see para 22b(2)) for more than a combined total of 30 or more days per year, or when the employee must wear a respirator. (paragraph 5-1)