Asbestos
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is heat
resistant, very strong, and has remarkable insulating
properties, making it a desirable material in construction. It is impossible to list all of the products that have
contained asbestos. Some of the more common asbestos-containing
products that might be found at SLAC include:
- roofing products
- mastics
- vinyl floor tile
- insulating cement
- gaskets
- thermal seals
- tarnish board
- asbestos cement pipe
- adhesives
- coatings
- pipe-covering
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ceiling tile
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packing materials
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fireproofing spray
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joint compound
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insulated electrical wire
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acoustical textures
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brake and clutch assemblies.
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duct insulation for heating,
ventilation
and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
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Identifying asbestos
If you have a project that may involve asbestos or
suspected asbestos, contact the asbestos resource person
listed on the
ESH Program and SME Resource List [xls]
. The ESH asbestos resource person
will make a positive identification and provide you
specific guidance on how to proceed.
Disposing of asbestos
Asbestos removal must be performed by a licensed asbestos
contractor (SLAC personnel do not perform asbestos removal). Discuss the project ahead of time with
Waste Management so that the proper containers and
packaging can be obtained. Asbestos has special
packaging requirements to prevent asbestos fibers from
getting into the air and environment.
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