This technology update describes a variety of air@ water and soil/sediment monitoring methods used for measuring emissions of hazardous and toxic substances@ particulate matter@ or dust emissions during surface preparation operations@ construction or painting activities. The monitoring guidelines presented in this document provide methods for assessing the effectiveness of work site engineering controls (e.g.@ containment and ventilation systems) implemented to protect the public and the surrounding environment and to assess the impact of hazardous and toxic substances@ as well as; dust emissions from project operations@ materials@ equipment and other potential emission generating operations (e.g.@ waste handling operations). STATEMENT OF PURPOSE This technology update describes methods and equipment used for assessing emissions during surface preparation and other emission generating operations and to assess whether the controls in place are adequate for protecting the public@ the environment@ and adjacent personnel or meeting federal@ state and local regulations or specified requirements. The intent of this report is to present the user with a variety of methods of testing that may be appropriate for monitoring project emissions@ and describe the information provided by each of the monitoring methods. The criteria used for selecting a particular monitoring method must be determined on a case-by-case basis by the facility owner or specifier but should include consideration of the type of surface preparation operation being performed; the dust-producing nature of the operation; the type of containment; proximity of the work area(s) to the public; sensitive environmental receptors; adjacent personnel; the amount of lead@ other toxic metal@ or hazards present in the coating@ abrasive or other materials; and other site-specific characteristics. The emission assessment methods presented herein are primarily intended to provide guidance to designers@ engineers@ facility owners and specifiers when conducting surface preparation involving hazardous and toxic substances. However@ the methods may be applicable to demolition@ retrofitting@ and other construction activities where hazardous and toxic substances@ dust@ or fume emissions may be generated. INTENDED USERS: This technology update is intended to be used by facility owners@ government agencies@ engineers@ specifiers@ designers@ environmental monitoring firms@ and contractors. The guidelines may also be used by other responsible parties conducting similar activities. REGULATIONS: The primary federal regulations currently addressing exposures to hazardous and toxic substances@ fugitive emissions of dust include: the Clean Air Act (CAA)@ and all amendments such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for airborne lead@ particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than ten (10) and two and one-half (2.5) micrometers (PM-10 and PM-2.5)@ the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response@ Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)@ all mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)@ and the current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry@ Shipyard@ and Construction Industry Comprehensive Health Standards for Lead@ Cadmium@ Arsenic@ Hexavalent Chromium@ and other constituents that are present in or on substrates@ coatings@ and abrasives.
TU 7-2015 history
2015TU 7-2015 CONDUCTING AMBIENT AIR@ SOIL@ AND WATER SAMPLING OF SURFACE PREPARATION AND PAINT DISTURBANCE ACTIVITIES
2000TU 7-2000 Conducting Ambient Air@ Soil@ and Water Sampling During Surface Preparation and Paint Disturbance Activities