Chapter 21. Asbestos
Published Online: 9 JUN 2010
DOI: 10.1002/9781444320466.ch21
Copyright © 2010 Jane M. Wiggins
Book Title
Facilities Manager's Desk Reference
Additional Information
How to Cite
Wiggins, J. M. (2010) Asbestos, in Facilities Manager's Desk Reference, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444320466.ch21
Publication History
- Published Online: 9 JUN 2010
- Published Print: 2 JUL 2010
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405186612
Online ISBN: 9781444320466
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- asbestos, natural mineral for insulation and fireproofing - three main types of asbestos;
- asbestos-containing materials (ACMs);
- asbestos insulating boards (AIBs), for fire protection and thermal insulation;
- Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2006 (CAWR);
- Two Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs) and several guidance notes;
- asbestos management plan;
- asbestos survey types;
- refurbishment and demolition survey - before refurbishment or demolition work;
- asbestos material assessment algorithm (ACM);
- asbestos incident management
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Regulations
Asbestos management plan
Management options
Asbestos survey types
Asbestos material assessment algorithm
Asbestos priority assessment
Asbestos management strategies
Managing an asbestos incident
Summary checklist