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Safety and waste management of asbestos cement pipes

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  1. National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Research in Construction
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ConferenceASCE Pipeline Conference 2010: 28 August 2010, Keystone, Colorado, USA
Subjectasbestos cement pipe; asbestos containing materials (ACM); safety procedures; surveillance questionnaire; waste disposal; Water mains
Abstract
Asbestos cement (AC) water mains, generally considered as non-friable asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), are not believed to represent a significant hazard to public health in normal use. However, repair, rehabilitation and removal of AC pipes involve cutting, polishing, and demolition can release asbestos fibers into the air, posing risks to public health. Many water utilities in North America currently have significant portions of their water mains composed of AC pipes. A comprehensive survey was conducted with 20 water utilities in the United States of America and Canada to understand the existing conditions of AC water mains in North America and to determine current management practices related to AC pipe repair, rehabilitation, and replacement. The survey was conducted through questionnaires that covered various areas: pipe inventory; environmental working conditions; current practices in pipe repair, rehabilitation and replacement; and safety/health protection practices used in working with, and disposing of AC pipe.
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  • ASCE Pipeline Conference 2010: 28 August 2010, Keystone, Colorado, USA [Proceedings] (28 August 2010): 1–10.
LanguageEnglish
Peer reviewedYes
NRC numberNRCC 52715
NRC-IRC-20771
NPARC number20374527
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