Asbestos physical methods

The choice of a particular mining method depends on a number of parameters, typically the physical properties of the host matrix, the fiber content of the ore, the amount of sterile materials, the presence of contaminants, and the extent of potential fiber degradation during the various mining operations (33). However, most of the asbestos mining operations are of the open pit type, using bench drilling techniques. 

DISPOSAL AND STORAGE METHODS dispose of bags, crisp asbestos, waste and scrap material in a manner which will avoid airborne concentrations of asbestos, such as use of dust-tight trash bags and containers store asbestos in closed containers (dust tight), in clean, dry, secure area protect containers from physical damage. 

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