Asbestos Shingles Removal - What Are The Safety Measures Involved In Such A Task

It is always best to use a properly licensed asbestos contractor for asbestos shingles removal. However, if the asbestos shingles are in good condition it is possible for homeowners to do the asbestos shingles removal themselves. However, they need to be sure to follow the regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection in their area in regard to asbestos shingles removal.

In order to proceed with any asbestos shingles removal products, first the proper notification has to be made to the Department of Environmental Protection.

You need to be sure to use the proper protective materials when attempting asbestos shingles removal. You need to have disposable coveralls, eye protection, a respirator with a HEPA filter, and disposable gloves.

To properly do asbestos shingles removal jobs you need to put down a large sheet of polyethylene material on the ground where you can place the shingles once they have been removed, and shut all windows and doors and cover them with polyethylene as well.

The tiles need to be sprayed to wet them down to minimize any risk of asbestos fibers getting into the air. They need to be carefully carried down and placed on the polyethylene so that they are not broken, chipped or damaged in any way. During asbestos shingles removal the shingles cannot be broken, sanded, sawed, or drilled.

Periodically during the asbestos shingles removal the polyethylene sheeting on the ground should be cleaned off to avoid any shingles getting damaged. They should be kept wet at all times until they are properly loaded into asbestos disposal bags. You need to be careful not to overload these bags to prevent them from bursting. You can line the bags with a cardboard box or mesh bag in order to help with this. You should double bag any shingles from the asbestos shingles removal process, and seal each bag with duct tape.

Any waste water, disposable materials that were used during the asbestos shingles removal process, and asbestos shingles all need to be properly disposed of in the asbestos removal bags. Before sealing the last of the asbestos removal bags you should wash off the non disposable equipment so that the waste water can be put in the bags as well. All asbestos shingles removal waste then needs to be brought to an appropriate asbestos disposal location according to local laws.

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