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Glove-bag technique
Domain: Health and safety at work => Protective measures => Asbestos
Grammatical category
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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