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Asbestos removed from Canadian hospital
In the midst of a $50,000 project that began last week and is expected to last until the end of the month, the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Canada has had asbestos removed from some of its ceilings, the Trail Daily Times reports.According to the news provider, Interior Health, which delivers health services in British Columbia, took the opportunity during the project to have the asbestos removed from the facility.
"In order to remove these ceilings safely with no risk to staff or patients, airtight enclosures will be constructed to seal off the area under renovation," Robert Bush, site director for Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, told the news source.
In order to ensure the safety of patients in the hospital, beds have been moved around while contractors remove the carcinogenic material from the building. Asbestos exposure can cause a number of deadly diseases such as lung cancer, asbestosis and malignant mesothelioma.
WorkSafe British Columbia will reportedly be conducting inspections throughout the asbestos abatement process, while an independent air quality contractor will make sure that the dangerous mineral is handled properly, according to the Daily Times.
3/11/11
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