Asbestos Floor Tile Removal
Example of common method of asbestos floor tile removal using heavy solid steel "spud"-bar equipped with thick-gauge, sharp-edged blade.
9" x 9" asbestos floor tile shown in non-intact condition requiring regulated work area and engineering controls to create a negative-pressure enclosure for containment of abatement activities. Wetting-agent must also be applied to the asbestos floor material for assistance with controlling potential asbestos fiber release and proper regulatory compliance.
Black mastic also contains asbestos, approx. 10% chrysotile. Although, using such handtools during tile removal seems to create additional concern when the sharp-edged blade essentially scrapes repeatedly against the asbestos-containing mastic. More reason to use wetting-agent on flooring materials during abatement activities.
Asbestos Floor Tile Removal
Example of common method of asbestos floor tile removal using heavy solid steel "spud"-bar equipped with thick-gauge, sharp-edged blade.
9" x 9" asbestos floor tile shown in non-intact condition requiring regulated work area and engineering controls to create a negative-pressure enclosure for containment of abatement activities. Wetting-agent must also be applied to the asbestos floor material for assistance with controlling potential asbestos fiber release and proper regulatory compliance.
Black mastic also contains asbestos, approx. 10% chrysotile. Although, using such handtools during tile removal seems to create additional concern when the sharp-edged blade essentially scrapes repeatedly against the asbestos-containing mastic. More reason to use wetting-agent on flooring materials during abatement activities.