Army Asbestos Program

The Army Asbestos Program falls under the Installation Environmental Group. Army Asbestos Program provides references, information and links about controlling and eliminating asbestos within the U.S. Army.

Asbestos

Fortunately, U.S. Army service members' and civilian employees' enrollment in the Army Asbestos Medical Tremolite asbestos Surveillance program has decreased across the enterprise. Asbestos exposures to Army personnel who work with vehicle parts such as brake pads and insulation, construction projects, and outdoor training environments have decreased. Major abatement projects are generally contracted out to private industry thus removing the risk to Army personnel. The Army is still required to have an Asbestos Management Program in installations world-wide.

Role of Army Industrial Hygiene in Asbestos Program

Serve as the principal advisor and consultant (competent person) (29 CFR 1926.1101) to the Asbestos Control Manager and for DA operations involving personnel, to include military and DA civilian, on the installation concerning asbestos abatement projects.
Provide technical input to the Installation Asbestos Management Team for the selection of proper methods for abating potential asbestos health hazards.
Advise government-contracting officials on the preparation and review of contract specifications and proposals for asbestos abatement issues.
Complete and maintain appropriate training, certification and licensing as required to advise and consult on asbestos hazard managmetn activities.

Army-Related Asbestos Information

AR 420-1, Army Facilities Management

AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement

Industrial Hygiene Air Sampling and Bulk Sampling Guide (USAPHC Technical Guide 141)

Example Screening & Assessment Forms - milSuite CAC required External Link