OSHA Class 3 Jobs: Understanding Asbestos Removal Categories
Which of the following operations would be considered an OSHA class 3 job?
A. Removal of 3 square feet of vinyl asbestos floor tile.
B. Removal of 2 feet of pipe insulation because it presents an asbestos exposure problem.
C. Removal of 5 feet of pipe insulation in order to fix a leak in the pipe.
D. All of the above.
Final answer: Removal of 3 square feet of vinyl asbestos floor tile.
Answer:
The correct answer is A. Removal of 3 square feet of vinyl asbestos floor tile.
Explanation:
OSHA classifies asbestos removal jobs into three categories: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3. Class 3 jobs involve activities that result in the disturbance of asbestos-containing materials but do not release measurable amounts of asbestos fibers.
In this case, the removal of 3 square feet of vinyl asbestos floor tile falls under OSHA Class 3, as it involves the disturbance of asbestos-containing material but does not release significant amounts of asbestos fibers. The other options, B and C, involve situations where there is a higher risk of asbestos exposure, either due to the presence of an asbestos exposure problem or a leak in the pipe.
So, the correct answer is A. Removal of 3 square feet of vinyl asbestos floor tile.