| For you to have a clear view on removing | | | | water mixed with liquid detergent. Don't ever blow |
| asbestos here are some guidelines you need to | | | | up the contaminated area with water. This is |
| remember. | | | | crucial to maintain the fibers undamaged so to |
| 1. Preparation | | | | forbid them from being breathed in. You may |
| Part of the preparation for the removal of | | | | begin scraping off the asbestos bearing material |
| asbestos containing materials is by complying with | | | | cautiously when your finished soaking it. Never |
| the Asbestos Removal Code. Specifying the limits | | | | break them into pieces for they may still contain |
| required in the removal procedure is very | | | | fibers which you could ingest. You need to |
| important. You need to keep the place secure by | | | | carefully scrape all of the material and leave it |
| putting up signs and barriers in the area so that | | | | intact. The material should still be soaked in water |
| no one can enter the premise. After which, | | | | when this process is done. Otherwise, it is time |
| electrical, lighting installations and furniture must be | | | | for you to stop working and call in an expert to |
| removed. The ventilation and air conditioning must | | | | finish the job. You need to scrape off the walls or |
| be sealed off to prevent asbestos from entering | | | | flooring first before sealing the area with paint. |
| the ventilation ducts. In case you need to have | | | | 3. Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials |
| lighting in the area, you should use portable work | | | | After scraping off the material, you need to place |
| lights which are wired and grounded to an outside | | | | it in special disposal bags including your disposable |
| circuit for safety measures. Personal Protective | | | | coveralls. These should be double bagged and |
| Equipment (PPE) should as well be accessible. Total | | | | double wrapped. Specific bin is compulsory in |
| protective wear, head covers, masking,over | | | | putting away asbestos because it is unlawful to |
| boots, gloves and respiratory protective gear | | | | place asbestos waste and combine it with |
| such as a gas mask with dual cartridges and | | | | domestic garbage bins. Appropriate classification |
| HEPA filters are needed. To prevent asbestos | | | | and the contents of the waste material is needed |
| from being airborne, tools needed for the removal | | | | for each bag for security purposes. Asbestos |
| may include a 2-3 gallon tank sprayer, liquid | | | | waste must be disposed in designated landfills |
| detergent, putty knives, step ladders, plastic | | | | assigned by your local council so it is important to |
| sheeting, asbestos waste disposal bags, duct tape, | | | | set an appointment with them on when you can |
| sealant. To contain the work area, plastic sheeting | | | | have your asbestos containing material disposed. |
| must be used on the walls and floors and seal | | | | If you need to hire a company to dispose of your |
| everything off with a duct tape. | | | | asbestos waste, never forget to keep a copy of |
| 2. Asbestos Removal Procedure | | | | the receipts as the council may seek these |
| After preparing the work site and the materials | | | | documents to ensure the proper disposal of the |
| needed, you need to carefully wet the asbestos | | | | asbestos waste. |
| containing material with "amended" water, which is | | | | |