ElderReflections to Dull Men's [email protected] • 25 days agoI have bitumen to scrape from 1391 teak boardsfedia.ioimagemessage-square23fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10file-text
arrow-up11arrow-down1imageI have bitumen to scrape from 1391 teak boardsfedia.ioElderReflections to Dull Men's [email protected] • 25 days agomessage-square23fedilinkfile-text
minus-square5ibelius9insterberglinkfedilink0•25 days agoAre you aware that bitumen glue (if old enough) could contain up to 30% asbestos fibres?
minus-squareverity_kindlelinkfedilink0•24 days agoWell, he’s not going to eat it and he’s not sanding the floor. Wouldn’t any fibers be encased in the bitumen and impossible to inhale?
minus-square5ibelius9insterberglinkfedilink0•24 days agoNo, it’s by far not as dangerous as asbestos insulation, but even breaking up dried bitumen glue containing asbestos is potentially dangerous and calls for PPE like disposable overalls and ffp3 respirators. https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/guidance/em6.pdf
minus-squareElderReflectionsOPlinkfedilink0•24 days agoYes, top advice. These are clear, but I still don’t like to take chances with old things from unknown sources. Always rubber up!
Are you aware that bitumen glue (if old enough) could contain up to 30% asbestos fibres?
Well, he’s not going to eat it and he’s not sanding the floor. Wouldn’t any fibers be encased in the bitumen and impossible to inhale?
No, it’s by far not as dangerous as asbestos insulation, but even breaking up dried bitumen glue containing asbestos is potentially dangerous and calls for PPE like disposable overalls and ffp3 respirators.
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/guidance/em6.pdf
Ok, fair enough. Might as well, OP.
He is now.
Yes, top advice. These are clear, but I still don’t like to take chances with old things from unknown sources. Always rubber up!