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1926.1101(g)(5)(iii) Negative Pressure Glove Bag Systems

OSHA 1926 Construction > Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances > 1926.1101 Asbestos > 1926.1101(g) Methods of Compliance > 1926.1101(g)(5) Specific Control Methods for Class I Work > 1926.1101(g)(5)(iii) Negative Pressure Glove Bag Systems

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Negative pressure glove bag systems may be used to remove ACM or PACM from piping.

1926.1101(g)(5)(iii)(A) Specifications

In addition to specifications for glove bag systems above, negative pressure glove bag systems shall attach HEPA vacuum systems or other devices to bag to prevent collapse during removal.

1926.1101(g)(5)(iii)(B) Work Practices

1926.1101(g)(5)(iii)(B)(1)

The employer shall comply with the work practices for glove bag systems in paragraph (g)(5)(ii)(B)(4) of this section.

The HEPA vacuum cleaner or other device used to prevent collapse of bag during removal shall run continually during the operation until it is completed at which time the bag shall be collapsed prior to removal of the bag from the pipe.

1926.1101(g)(5)(iii)(B)(3)

Where a separate waste bag is used along with a collection bag and discarded after one use, the collection bag may be reused if rinsed clean with amended water before reuse.