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852 Asbestos Safety
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Elimination and Substitution

Use or replace materials containing asbestos with non-asbestos-containing material. For instance:

  • Construct buildings that are completely asbestos-free.
  • Replace old insulation with new non-asbestos-containing materials.
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Engineering Controls

Equipment design such as isolation through enclosure, encapsulating, or using wet methods.

  • Encapsulation by applying a thick, paint-like substance on material containing asbestos. Once, encapsulated, the asbestos fibers cannot become airborne.
  • Enclosure by placing an airtight barrier around the asbestos.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

3-2. Which of the following is the term to describe applying a thick, paint-like substance on material containing asbestos?