II. Notification of the Office of EH&S
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Environmental Health and Safety
The Office of
- I. Role of EH&S
- II. Notification of the Office of EH&S
- III. Submittal of "EHS Project Notification form"
- IV. Response from the Office of Environmental Health and Safety
- V. Review of Asbestos Terminology
- VI. Obtaining Building Permits
- VII. Procedures for Managing Asbestos Abatement Projects
- Approved Task Order Vendors
Environmental Hazards Policy & Responsibilities
II. Notification of the Office of EH&S:
All projects and other events which may potentially involve environmental components must be reported directly to the office of EH&S immediately by phone or utilizing the appropriate form. Examples of such situations are:
- Maintenance projects
- General construction & renovation
- Emergency pipe breaks and floods
- Electrical work above suspended ceilings, boiler plants
- Any work in the steam tunnels, or other mechanical equipment areas
- Building demolition
When the following materials/building components may potentially be impacted, the EH&S office shall be notified:
- Thermal system insulation (pre-1975) including pipe insulation, boiler jackets, etc.
- Trowelled-on wall & ceiling plaster (pre-1940)
- Acoustical ceilings (pre-1975)
- Floor tiles & rolled linoleum (pre-1980)
- Suspended ceiling tiles (pre-1980)
- Spray-on fireproofing (pre-1975)
- Roofing (field and flashing)
When there is any potential for an asbestos containing material to be impacted the office of EH&S shall be notified immediately (212) 678-6640. The Teachers College manager responsible for the abatement is required to notify the office of EH&S of all pending work no less than 72 hours prior to commencement of work. Emergency work should be reported as soon as manager is aware of need.