What is an Asbestos Safety Kit?
The Asbestos Safety Kit is a solution for safely removing small amounts of asbestos debris during vessel operations. Designed for onboard use, this kit helps protect crew members from exposure to dangerous asbestos fibers. These microscopic fibers can be inhaled without detection and may cause serious long-term health issues when lodged in the lungs or respiratory system. That’s why safe handling is essential.
The kit is not intended for large-scale asbestos removal, such as work done during docking or major overhauls. Instead, it provides everything needed for smaller, emergency cleanups in compliance with EU asbestos safety regulations. These rules are in place to protect both the crew and the environment. All components in the kit meet recognized EU quality standards for asbestos removal.
How to use the kit
Using the Asbestos Safety Kit is straightforward, thanks to the included instruction manual. This manual guides the crew through each step of the process, helping ensure that asbestos debris is removed in a safe and controlled manner. The kit contains essential tools such as warning stickers, personal protective equipment (PPE), and a HEPA vacuum cleaner with appropriate bags.
Once the affected area is identified, crew members should seal it off, wear the provided PPE, and use the HEPA vacuum to collect debris. After cleanup, asbestos waste must be sealed in the supplied asbestos waste bags and disposed of according to safety protocols. The kit is designed for quick deployment, giving crews the ability to respond safely and effectively to asbestos risks on board.
What items are included?
The Asbestos Safety Kit contains the following items:
- HEPA vacuum cleaner including cleaner bags
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Asbestos waste bags
- Asbestos warning stickers
- Duct Tape
- Glue spray
- Spray bottle with impregnating fluid
- Full instruction manual
