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Are there ways to keep asbestos fibers from becoming airborne while asbestos- containing sediments or soils are being handled?

April 26, 2017Airborne asbestos containing fibers handled sediments soils

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Are there ways to keep asbestos fibers from becoming airborne while asbestos- containing sediments or soils are being handled?

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Wetting sediments or soils that contain asbestos before handling them helps minimize fibers from getting into the air. While this is one of the best ways, it is not perfect. If possible, avoid handling these materials.