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Glove-bag technique
Domain: Health and safety at work => Protective measures => Asbestos
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Noun phrase
Grammar notes
Countable
Definition
Method with limited applications for removing small amounts of asbestos containing material from HVAC ducts, piping runs, valves, joints, elbows, and other non-planor surfaces in an uncontaminated work area. The glovebag is constructed and installed in such a manner that it surrounds the object or area to be decontaminated and contains all asbestos fibres released during the removal process. All workers, who are permitted to use the glove-bag technique, must be highly trained, experienced, and skilled in this method.
Definition source
European legislation
Directives 80/1107/EEC, 83/477/EEC, 03/18/EC
British legislation
Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002, The Asbestos (Prohibitions) Regulations 1992 (as amended), The Asbestos (Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 1998
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