Assessment of assay methods for evaluating asbestos abatement technology. Report for March 1984-March 1986

Technical Report · Tue Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:5493136

Karaffa, M A; Amick, R S; Crone, A

The project focused on the adequacy of the EPA's previously recommended phase contrast light microscope (PCM) method of analysis and sample-collection technique. The PCM method was compared with transmission electron microscope (TEM) methods and the feasibility of an alternative aggressive sampling technique was investigated. The results of the study established the advantages and limitations of applying both PCM and TEM analytical methods, both separately and in conjunction with an aggressive sampling technique in the evaluation of air quand TEM analytical methods, both separately and in conjunction with an aggressive sampling technique in the evaluation of air quality following asbestos abatement. The project was conducted during the post-abatement phase of asbestos removal. Reliable methods of air sampling and analysis permit the use of monitoring results to be included in evaluating the efficacy of asbestos-abatement methods and in developing better technical guidance for abatement contractors, building owners, and other parties directly responsible for remedial asbestos programs.

• Research Organization: PEI Associates, Inc., Cincinnati, OH (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5493136
• Report Number(s): PB-86-194446/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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AIR POLLUTION ABATEMENT
ASBESTOS
ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
INSPECTION
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MICROSCOPY
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
POLLUTION
POLLUTION ABATEMENT
SAFETY
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