| Document ID (ISN) | 52726 |
| CIS number |
89-1956 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
Schiffsingenieur-Journal |
| Year |
1988 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Neumann R. |
| Title |
Removal of asbestos-containing material, especially insulation |
| Original title |
Entsorgung von asbesthaltigen Stoffen insbesondere Wärmedämmstoffe [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
1988, Vol.34, No.196, p.12-16. |
| Abstract |
Instructions on how to recognise asbestos-containing construction material on ships giving off respirable, hazardous dust are provided. The personal protective equipment to be worn for removal of the hazardous material comprises: disposable overalls, a respirator with air filter and protective gloves. During demolition work all openings on ships have to be sealed. Dust is to be collected and disposed of in plastic bags. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
disposal of harmful waste; asbestos; personal protective equipment; demolition; thermal insulating material; ships |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
occupational hygiene; shipbuilding industry; construction work; refuse collection |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Transport and communications
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Waste collection and disposal
Heat and cold
Personal protection
Asbestos
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