Hinze, J and Hinze, M M (1986) Problems associated with removal of asbestos. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(2), pp. 211-219. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Asbestos has been a very useful construction material, and because of this has had widespread use. However, it can be harmful if not handled correctly or removed in a safe manner. The health hazards associated with asbestos exposure have been known since the early 1900s, however, it has only been within the past 10 yrs that serious consideration has been given to the removal of asbestos from buildings. Asbestos removal has been fraught with numerous problems. Some of these include the high cost of removal, changing and nonspecific regulations, various agencies claiming jurisdiction over the substance, lack of information about the seriousness of asbestos-related diseases, and insurance-liability considerations. This paper outlines some of the problems associated with asbestos removal and provides recommendations to ameliorate the situation.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Index terms: | exposure, liability, agency, insurance, health hazard, construction material, jurisdiction, regulation |
| Subjects: | sociology, political science, environmental hazards, public and environmental health, economic analysis, legal systems, liability law, building materials |
| Topics: | Governance, Legal Issues, Engineering Principles, Health and Safety, Research Practice, Sustainability, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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