Subpart Z
No. The smoking cessation information in Appendix J to 1915.1001 is explicitly labeled "Non-Mandatory," so it is guidance employers may use but is not a required part of compliance. See 1915.1001 App J for the appendix text and 1915.1001 for the underlying shipyard asbestos standard.
Yes. Employers may distribute the contacts listed in Appendix J as a voluntary resource to help workers quit smoking. Appendix J is non-mandatory guidance intended to provide examples of organizations that offer smoking-cessation information and services; employers can share those resources with employees. See 1915.1001 App J and the shipyard asbestos standard at 1915.1001.
No. Appendix J does not require employers to provide smoking-cessation programs; it only lists organizations that offer cessation information. Appendix J is non-mandatory guidance and does not replace the mandatory exposure controls and other requirements in 1915.1001. See 1915.1001 App J for the appendix text.
Appendix J lists several organizations that provide smoking-cessation information: the National Cancer Institute (Cancer Information Service), the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association, and the Office on Smoking and Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. See the full listing at 1915.1001 App J.
The appendix provides the toll-free number and mailing address for the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service: it lists the phone number 1–800–4–CANCER and the mailing address Office of Cancer Communications, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Building 31, Room 10A24, Bethesda, Maryland 20892. See 1915.1001 App J. Employers should verify these details directly with the organization before relying on them.
Yes. Appendix J mentions specific program titles offered by listed organizations—for example, the American Lung Association's "Freedom From Smoking" self-help smoking cessation program. The appendix describes examples of programs and services but does not require use of any particular program. See 1915.1001 App J.
Yes. Appendix J states that Spanish-speaking staff members are available during daytime hours for callers to the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service from specified areas (California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey area code 201, New York, and Texas). It also gives special instructions for callers in Hawaii. See 1915.1001 App J.
Yes. Employers may use Appendix J's listed resources as supplementary materials in asbestos training or employee communications because Appendix J is non-mandatory guidance intended to help reduce respiratory risk by encouraging smoking cessation. Employers must still meet all mandatory requirements of 1915.1001, but may include Appendix J resources in training, posters, or handouts. See 1915.1001 App J.
No. Appendix J is non-mandatory guidance on smoking cessation and does not replace the mandatory exposure controls, monitoring, or medical surveillance requirements in 1915.1001. Employers must comply with the regulatory requirements of the asbestos standard while they may also offer or promote cessation resources from Appendix J. See 1915.1001 App J.
Yes. Employers may include the Appendix J contact list in written asbestos programs or safety plans as a voluntary resource to help workers quit smoking and reduce health risks. Because Appendix J is non-mandatory guidance, including it is an allowable supplement but not a regulatory requirement. See 1915.1001 App J and the main asbestos standard at 1915.1001.
No. Appendix J provides names, addresses, and phone numbers of organizations that offer smoking-cessation information and programs but does not provide cost, insurance, or coverage details. Employers and employees should contact the organizations directly to learn about program availability, cost, and any insurance options. See 1915.1001 App J.
Appendix J is provided as part of the shipyard asbestos standard in Part 1915, but the resources it lists are public health organizations and their materials are broadly applicable; employers in other sectors may also use these resources. Appendix J itself is non-mandatory guidance within 1915.1001. See 1915.1001 App J.
No. Appendix J is non-mandatory guidance and cannot substitute for the mandatory communication, training, and other obligations set forth in 1915.1001. Employers must meet all regulatory requirements in the asbestos standard while they may also use Appendix J materials as supplemental resources. See 1915.1001 App J.
Appendix J includes the Federal Register citation showing it appeared at 59 FR 40964 on August 10, 1994. That citation is included in the appendix text. See 1915.1001 App J.
Yes. Appendix J identifies the Office on Smoking and Health as the Department of Health and Human Services' lead agency on smoking control and lists its office address at 5600 Fishers Lane, Park Building, Room 110, Rockville, Maryland 20857. See 1915.1001 App J.
Yes. Appendix J states that the American Heart Association has developed a guidebook for incorporating a weight-control component into smoking-cessation programs. See 1915.1001 App J.
Yes. Appendix J notes that the Office on Smoking and Health has sponsored distribution of publications on topics including relapse after initial quitting and the effects of parental smoking on teenagers. Employers may refer employees to those publications for additional information. See 1915.1001 App J.
No. Appendix J provides contact information as a convenience but does not guarantee it remains current; employers should verify the organizations' current phone numbers, addresses, and program availability directly with each organization before distribution. See 1915.1001 App J.
No. Appendix J lists several organizations that provide smoking-cessation information as examples, but it is not an exhaustive directory; employers and employees may use other reputable local, state, or national resources in addition to those listed. See 1915.1001 App J.