Asbestos contaminated dirt piles have been removed from the Denver Federal Center property in Denver, Colorado. The asbestos was discovered in several large mounds of earth, as a result of past excavation and demolition work, reports Environmental Expert. In order to make the property safer, the mounds were removed. With the material removed, the property may be developed. The Colorado Department of Health managed the removal.
The dirt piles were tested before being disturbed. This testing allowed for the proper excavation and disposal procedures to be put in place. By following regulations, workers were kept safe. “Testing for asbestos before beginning any remodeling or construction activity if there is suspect material is essential...A simple test is all that is needed so that both area residents and workers are not exposed to asbestos fibers,” noted Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President at EMSL Analytical.Read more: mesothelioma.com.
