Make sure to spray as much of the asbestos as you can.
How to dispose of asbestos roofing sheets.
Workers must be wearing a respirator and personal safety protection as they work with contaminated materials.
The materials must be disposed of in landfills designated to handle asbestos waste.
Where sheets are held in place.
Wet the asbestos with water.
Disposing of asbestos containing materials once the acms have been removed they must be double bagged in 6 millimeter plastic bags and sealed in a leak tight container with a lid and proper labeling.
Using a pump spray lightly dampen the asbestos with water.
Keep the surfaces of the boards wet but avoid any possibility of water coming into contact with electrical supplies or.
Where possible remove the sheets whole.
Where possible work out of doors.
Asbestos containing materials are wetted prior to any removal efforts.
How to handle and dispose of asbestos waste.
Wet down the asbestos siding or roofing with a mixture of water and liquid soap in a pump up sprayer to limit dust.
Keep others away from the work area.
For example you should wear gloves a dust mask and safety goggles and place the asbestos into plastic bags.
This will ensure that the dangerous dust sticks to the sheets and will reduce the risk of particles getting into the air.
Keep those not wearing proper safety equipment away from the area where the asbestos material is being removed.
Avoid breaking up the material.