6 Abatement actions, planned repair and removal of asbestos-containing materials
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6 Abatement actions, planned repair and removal of asbestos-containing materials

  6.1 Abatement actions should be selected and implemented when necessary. In some instances, due to the condition of asbestos-containing materials or upcoming ship repairs or modifications, a Company may decide to take other abatement actions to deal with asbestos-containing materials in the ship. These response actions could include: encapsulation (covering the asbestos-containing materials with a sealant to prevent fibre release), enclosure (placing an air-tight barrier around the asbestos-containing materials), encasement (covering the asbestos-containing materials with a hard-setting sealing material) or repair or removal of the asbestos-containing materials. Qualified, trained and experienced contractors should be used for any of these actions. The Company should be aware of any national and local regulations that pertain to abatement actions to deal with asbestos-containing materials.

  6.2 In the event of works requiring the removal of asbestos-containing materials, they should be unloaded from the ship. On completion of the work, and before any restoration of the spaces, the Company should carry out dust measurement after dismantling the enclosing mechanism. If the work does not result in the total removal of the materials and products listed in this order, the Company should carry out regular surveillance of the asbestos-containing materials at intervals identified by the Company as being appropriate, but not exceeding 3 years.

Parent topic: Annex - Guidelines for Maintenance and Monitoring of On-Board Materials Containing Asbestos
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