RESPONSE TO CONTAMINATION FROM FIREDAMAGED ASBESTOS MATERIALS - A STRUCTURED APPROACH

摘要

In the unfortunate event of fire in a property containing asbestos it is essential to undertake a measured and structured response to ensure the safety of all involved, as well as the safety of the wider public. Depending on the scale of the fire there may be considerable potential for asbestos to be spread well beyond the building involved, usually in a friable form. This risk of contamination spreading on a very large scale means that numerous state and local agencies will be required to be involved, as the concern for the safety and wellbeing of the general community becomes the priority.