Who removes asbestos?

Answer 1

Only properly trained and qualified people should be involved in the removal of asbestos-containing materials.

Removal is most often done by enclosing the work area in plastic, ventilating the work area through a filtered exhaust fan, wetting the materials to reduce dust emission, and then removing the material and placing it inside a plastic bag which is sealed and placed in another bag and sealed. Everyone in the work area during the removal activity wears fully covering, disposable clothing, including hoods and gloves, and filtered respiratory protection at all times.

All people and objects leaving the work area are showered or washed down and the wash water is processed through high efficiency filters before being released to the sewers. The work area is carefully wiped down to remove any fibers that were released during the removal, special air sampling is performed to confirm the removal of all fibers, and the work enclosure is then disassembled.

The waste is burred in specially designated landfills.

Answer 2

Asbestos must be removed by a certified professional who has the proper equipment and techniques. Asbestos can break down small enough to cause significant harm when abraded or disturbed.