REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL

Subpart 1. General. Water to which a surfactant has been added must be used before and during removal of asbestos-containing material to prevent fibers from becoming airborne during asbestos-related work. All asbestos-containing material must: A. be wet before removal; B. be adequately wet during removal; C. be placed and sealed in containers while adequately wet; and D. not be allowed to dry. Subp. 2. Removal of structures and objects covered with asbestos-containing material. A structure or object covered with asbestos-containing material must be: A. removed intact or in large sections where possible; B. wet before being sealed in six-mil clear polyethylene sheeting or comparable material; C. wet during removal of the structure or object; and D. lowered to the floor or ground and not dropped. Subp. 3. Waste. Waste containers must be sealed to prevent drying of the asbestos-containing material.