Measurement and Removal of Asbestos in Residential Dwellings to be Demolished - Urban Transformation Experience in Izmir-Turkey
Yilmaz Ogunc Tetik,
Irem Bayram-Zumrut,
Ayse Gizem Camurcu
et al.
Abstract:Asbestos has been used extensively in the construction industry for its superior insulation properties before its health hazards were discovered and eventually getting banned. It would not be wrong to assume all residential buildings built before the 2000s in Turkey contain asbestos. Therefore, it is important to raise awareness of the potential danger of asbestos exposure during demolition work and to identify asbestos-containing materials and ensure their safe removal and disposal. This study summarizes the … Show more
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