How To Dispose Asbestos Roof Sheets

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How to dispose asbestos roof sheets.

Keep others away from the work area. Tapped and bagged it all up went to tip told to wait until yard was cleared. Wet the asbestos with water. Where sheets are held in place.

Several methods exist for recycling asbestos. The hse s asbestos essentials task sheet has some great advice on this. The most established method heats asbestos containing materials in a sodium hydroxide solution above 1 250 degrees celsius to break down asbestos. Also try to avoid breaking it into smaller pieces because this will create asbestos dust and it is these dust particles that are the dangerous bit.

Make sure to spray as much of the asbestos as you can. Where possible work out of doors. Avoid breaking up the material. Using a pump spray lightly dampen the asbestos with water.

This will ensure that the dangerous dust sticks to the sheets and will reduce the risk of particles getting into the air. Keep the surfaces of the boards wet but avoid any possibility of water coming into contact with electrical supplies or. For example you should wear gloves a dust mask and safety goggles and place the asbestos into plastic bags. Keep those not wearing proper safety equipment away from the area where the asbestos material is being removed.

The process results in thermal decomposition of asbestos fibers and produces a type of nonhazardous glass. Where possible remove the sheets whole.