| Document ID (ISN) | 110565 |
| CIS number |
10-0102 |
| ISBN(s) |
978-2-89631-347-1 |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
Etudes et recherches Rapport R-600
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| Author(s) |
Dufresne A., Drolet D., Perrault G., Lemay F., Viau S., Dion C. |
| Title |
Relationship between the materials' asbestos content and the fibre concentration in the ambient air during dismantling work |
| Original title |
Relation entre la teneur en amiante dans les matériaux et la concentration de fibres dans l'air ambiant lors de travaux de démantèlement [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec (IRSST), 505 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 3C2, Canada, 2010. vii, 71p. Illus. 70 ref. Price: CAD 10.50. Downloadable version (PDF format) free of charge. |
| Internet access |
http://www.irsst.qc.ca/files/documents/PubIRSST/R-600.pdf [in French]
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| Abstract |
The dismantling of asbestos-containing materials generates significant concentrations of fibres, including in the workers' breathing zones. The objective of this study was to document the sources of fibre emissions in air when carrying out specific tasks, by analyzing material and air samples collected during the various phases of dismantling work. Based on the findings, several recommendations are made concerning the sampling of workers' breathing atmospheres, as per the requirements of Quebec regulations.
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| Descriptors (primary) |
Quebec; asbestos; asbestos removal; sampling and analysis |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Canada; personal sampling; determination in air; personal protective equipment; comment on directive; report |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Subject(s) |
Construction industry
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Asbestos
Construction industry and civil engineering
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