W504 – Asbestos removal – Case studies

Case study 1 – Asbestos rope removal – gas production platform Removal of asbestos rope insulation from pipework on gas production platform Asbestos content of rope – contains approximately 95 – 100% chrysotile Comment on procedures adopted

Case study 2 – Removal of asbestos insulating board riser panels Removal of asbestos insulating board riser duct panels from block of flats in London Asbestos content of insulating board – approximately 20% amosite Comment on procedures adopted

Removal of asbestos insulating board ceiling panels Asbestos insulating board panels (contain approximately 20% amosite) to be removed from a school site How would you expect the work to be undertaken? Consider the following: Work program Removal techniques Controls to prevent spread of asbestos Decontamination procedures Clearance certification Any other issues

Removal of asbestos insulation from under floor duct Asbestos sectional pipe insulation (contains approximately 40% chrysotile) to be removed from a hospital site How would you expect the work to be undertaken? Consider the following: Work program Removal techniques Controls to prevent spread of asbestos Decontamination procedures Clearance certification Health and safety issues Any other issues

Removal of asbestos spray coating, asbestos insulating board and asbestos cement sheeting Asbestos spray coating to high level beams (contains approximately 90% amosite) Asbestos insulating board panels as internal wall panels (contains approximately 20% amosite) Asbestos cement external sheet (contains approximately 10% chrysotile) All above to be removed from a large warehouse How would you expect the work to be undertaken? Consider the following: Work program Removal techniques Controls to prevent spread of asbestos Decontamination procedures Clearance certification Any other issues