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a high flflow pump with a smooth body fifinish, free from small crevices, will allow for safer decontamination and cleaning. Following stringent cleaning regimes can protect workers and their colleagues, family and friends.
Asbestos monitoring has the power to save lives, but only when carried out correctly. Basic awareness training is not enough. The items mentioned above are a finite list and additional consultancy and training should always be acquired before carrying out asbestos removal to achieve
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Asbestos monitoring has the power to save lives, but only when carried out correctly.
Selecting, Using and
Maintaining the Right Equipment Ensuring equipment has been maintained following the manufacturer’s instructions and has not exceeded its service life will ensure optimal safety. Additionally, selecting an air sampling pump that has a good Ingress Protection (IP) rating will allow for easier decontamination, a process nearly as important as removing asbestos correctly in the first place.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Method 7400 is a widely-used method for measuring airborne asbestos, involving sampling with a flow rate from 0.5 to 16 L/min. Using this method will ensure compliance with the limits set by NIOSH, OSHA and other regulatory agencies for area samples as well as personnel monitoring. Modern pumps can do timed or volume-based runs to achieve better result accuracy. However, reading the manufacturer’s handbook thoroughly before using the equipment can ensure correct use and allow for optimal feature use.
Protecting Workers,
Colleagues, Family and Friends Trades that are likely to disturb asbestos- containing materials include construction workers, plumbers, electricians, engineers and shipyard workers. However, asbestos does not only pose a threat to trade workers, but those they encounter, should invisible yet lethal asbestos particles stick to their personal protective equipment and tools. All equipment must be thoroughly decontaminated to ensure there is no subsequent exposure or spread of asbestos, including inner parts of the machine where fine airborne asbestos fibers may have penetrated. Choosing
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REFERENCES
1. https://www.mesothelioma.com/asbestos- exposure/states/
2. https://www.asbestos.com/asbestos/ statistics-facts/
3. maacenter.org
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