Asbestos remediation and removal services
The operations of remediation of sites contaminated with asbestos represent a complex but fundamental challenge in the context of environmental recovery and remediation.
A correct remediation activity contributes to reducing the risk of asbestos exposure for workers and the surrounding community, improves air and soil quality, and reduces the potential negative impact on public health.
It should be noted that asbestos remediation is a distinct and broader process than simple disposal.
The phases of our service are:
- preliminary environmental investigations and mapping;
- design and technical documentation;
- management of health and supervisory authorities;
- execution of remediation;
- environmental monitoring;
- safety certification;
- waste documentation.
Customization of the intervention
The choice of the type of intervention needed depends on various factors, such as the size of the contaminated site, the quantity of asbestos-containing material to be treated, and the accessibility of the area. Consequently, the remediation strategy must be adapted to the specific conditions of the site to ensure effective and safe results.
Technologies and procedures for asbestos remediations
The asbestos remediation in industrial environments requires the use of specialized procedures and technologies that include:
- the identification and analysis of materials containing asbestos;
- the planning of removal operations;
- the use of protective equipment for workers;
- the safe management of waste containing asbestos.
We at Gesteco guarantee the professional and compliant implementation of the asbestos remediation process.
Asbestos removal procedures must be carried out by specialized and certified companies that strictly comply with all current regulations. Furthermore, it is necessary to notify and obtain authorization from the competent local authorities before starting any asbestos remediation operation.
The management of waste containing asbestos must be carried out in accordance with the rules of disposal provided by the law.
Violation of these regulations may result in legal and criminal sanctions.
Asbestos remediations process
The remediation of sites contaminated with asbestos involves various methodologies or types of intervention, each with its own characteristics and implications.
Removal
The removal represents a comprehensive approach, in which the material containing asbestos is completely removed. This method eliminates any potential source of exposure, but it poses a high risk for workers and requires the correct disposal of asbestos waste in a landfill.
Despite being expensive and risky, it represents the only way to completely eliminate the risk. Once disposed of in a landfill, asbestos will no longer pose a threat to human health.
Encapsulation
The encapsulation involves the use of liquids or coatings that encapsulate the asbestos fibers, restore adhesion to the support, and create a protective film on the exposed surface. This method temporarily reduces the risk of exposure but may lose effectiveness over time, allowing asbestos fibers to disperse back into the environment.
Encapsulation is less expensive than removal and does not produce hazardous waste. However, it requires continuous maintenance to verify the effectiveness of the treatment.
Confinement
The confinement involves the creation of a hermetic barrier that separates the asbestos-containing material from the occupied areas. This method is expensive but effective, especially when it comes to easily accessible materials. However, fiber release may persist inside the confinement if it is not associated with encapsulation.
The confinement is particularly suitable for asbestos remediations of circumscribed areas and requires a constant control and maintenance program.
Certifications
We are registered in the Environmental Managers Register in Category 10B: asbestos remediation activities carried out on friction materials, insulating materials, pressure containers, out-of-use equipment, other incoherent materials containing asbestos