Asbestos
Asbestos
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We have been provided with an asbestos analysis report of an analysis done on some composite wood flooring installed in 1966. In the planned redecoration of this room, we have 2 options, one of which is to install the new vinyl flooring on top of this existing flooring, in which case it should not matter if there is any asbestos or not in the existing since it is confined. The other option is to remove the existing flooring and install the new vinyl flooing on top of the old concre slab-on-grade, in which case we need to know if any special asbestos abatement meassures are necessary during the existing flooring removal process. Does anyone know if this report (see below) indicates that asbestos abatement measures are required during the removal of the existing flooring?
The report says:
Asbetos/Quartz/Other Fibres
Other Fibres: Cellulose 1-10%
Asbestos: Chrysotile (Surpentine) < 1%
Other Non Fibrous: Filler 75-99%
Trace amount of asbestos foundon the surface of the sample. Possible contamination.
The report says:
Asbetos/Quartz/Other Fibres
Other Fibres: Cellulose 1-10%
Asbestos: Chrysotile (Surpentine) < 1%
Other Non Fibrous: Filler 75-99%
Trace amount of asbestos foundon the surface of the sample. Possible contamination.






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OSHA link seems to match it:
https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_docu...
Also, most initial asbestos tests are a quick/cheap PLM, which tends to overestimate the amount of asbestos present (depending on the tech) - if the PLM comes back between 1% and 10%, I recommend retesting by point count.
EPA came up with the same numbers I did for retest by point count (though realistically, I have hardly ever seen anything PLM over 3% later come back under 1% with a point count)
http://www.epa.gov/oecaadix/pdf/adi-asbestos-c112....
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