Project Management
In conjunction
with our long established sub-contractors
ICS can help with replacement and
refurbishment, to return the premises
to their normal use
The Work
Process
The safe removal of asbestos is based
around the principle of protection:-
a) Initially the protection of the
people at the work face.
b) Secondly the protection of the
Building Occupiers.
c) Finally the protection of the Public
and the Environment.
A. The first level of protection is
achieved by protective overalls and
face fitted respirators with high
efficiency filters usually supplied
with a positive airflow. This personal
protection together with various techniques
employed to reduce the release of
fibres from the "Asbestos Containing
Materials" to the lowest possible
levels e.g. injection or spraying
with dust suppressants and a careful
dismantling procedure.
B. The building occupiers and the
public are safeguarded by the erection
of a purpose built working enclosure
usually constructed from polythene
sheeting secured to a timber or scaffold
framework and placed under negative
pressure with the use of filtered
air extraction units. Entry and Exit
from the work zone is via an airlock
system to ensure any air borne fibres
are retained within the enclosure.
Following suppression and careful
removal the A.C.M. 's are double wrapped
or bagged in polythene and labelled
as asbestos before placing into a
lockable skip ready for disposal at
a licensed landfill site.
C. The working zone is then subjected
to an environmental clean and vacuum
prior to submission to a UKAS accredited
analyst to carry out a four stage
visual inspection and air testing
procedure. Once the required standards
for the first three stages have been
achieved and confirmed the enclosure
can be dismantled and, after a further
final inspection, all can be cleared
away and the site restored to its
normal functions. |
Asbestos
Removal
Asbestos Surveys
and Registers
Light Demolition
Thermal Insulation
of pipework and plant
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