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Asbestos decontamination in Montreal
Decontamination of tools used for asbestos decontamination
Types of asbestos decontamination
You should never attempt to decontaminate yourself, as asbestos treatment is a tedious project that requires the expertise of a professional. So if you have any doubts about the presence of asbestos in your home, it is strongly recommended to contact an expert in order to obtain proper identification and proceed with the removal.
Decontamination can be done in two ways:
Personal decontamination
Whether you have hired a team of experts to do the necessary work or have decided to collaborate with an asbestos removal professional, it is essential to follow the proper self-decontamination procedures. Following the removal of asbestos by the pros, you will have to take the following steps:
Keep your respirator and EPI until all work is completed and the area is fully cleaned.
Before removing any personal protective equipment or shoes, clean them thoroughly with an asbestos vacuum cleaner. Safety shoes must also be wiped with a damp cloth, which must then be discarded along with asbestos waste.
Personal protective equipment and footwear should not be removed until visible dust or asbestos residues have been removed. PPE must be carefully removed and disposed of appropriately with other asbestos waste.
Before removing a breathing apparatus, wash thoroughly and pay special attention to the hands, nails and head. Remove the respirator last and carefully wash the face.
Decontamination of tools used for asbestos decontamination
When all asbestos removal work is complete, the tools must be decontaminated by disassembling them (if any) and wiping them with a damp cloth to remove any visible traces of dust and asbestos residue, or by cleaning them with an asbestos vacuum cleaner.
Sometimes it may be easier to completely dispose of the tools as asbestos waste rather than decontaminate them. If you need to remove tools from the asbestos area for decontamination or move them to another asbestos area, be sure to place them in a double bag and label them properly.
What steps should be taken for successful decontamination?
Once detected, asbestos must be removed as soon as possible, but the work carried out in this context must be carried out in strict compliance with the rules set by the Committee on Standards, Equity, Health and Safety at Work (CNESST). These standards must be controlled and applied by the professional who will intervene in the asbestos removal process.