Impervious disposable garment for asbestos removal

The majority of occupational exposures to asbestos at present occur during the removal of old buildings,preventive measures to eliminate ARD continue to be required to protect the health of both workers and the public from asbestos exposure.

All workers must wear protective clothing that:

• Is made of a material that resists penetration by asbestos fibres,such as the SMS, and microporous lamination for higher protection.
• Covers the body and fits snugly at the neck, wrists, and ankles
• Covers the head
• Covers the feet (laceless rubber boots are strongly recommended)
• Can be immediately repaired or replaced if torn
• the use of disposable protective clothing is recommended.
• Wear appropriate protective clothing:

When working with asbestos, workers often have to wear tight-fitting, impervious protective clothing while working in confined spaces where there is not a lot of air movement. As a result, asbestos workers may be at a higher risk of experiencing heat stress and resulting heat-related disorders.

You must wear a disposable suit or coveralls (special laundering) when you work. You must not take asbestos home with you on your clothes.

Protective Clothing and Other Safety Equipment
A respirator is the most important piece of equipment for protecting you from asbestos. You also have to wear protective clothing.
Asbestos workers should always wear disposable suits. The suit includes coveraIls, booties, and a hood. Sometimes suits are made in one piece, sometimes in two or three. They are usually made of a spun poly material called
SMS or Microporous, Suits come in several sizes. You can shorten a one-piece suit by putting duct tape around the waist, wrists, and ankles.
Everyone in the work room must wear a suit. You should also wear gloves to keep asbestos off your hands.