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Encapsulation
Domain: Health and safety at work => Protective measures => Asbestos
Grammatical category
Noun
Grammar notes
Uncountable
Definition
Application of some form of coating. This may be paint, polymeric, bituminous or cement based coatings. The sealing system selected will depend on the nature of the ACM, the degree of damage, the protection required and the surface flammability requirements. The sealing coat must adhere firmly and the integrity of the ACM must be sufficient to carry the sealing coat. ACMs must be firmly attached to the substrate.
Definition source
Appendix I of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations (NI) 2003
European legislation
Directives 76/769/EEC, 83/477/EEC, 2003/18/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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Synonyms
Sealing
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