Asbestos exposure assessment for ceiling tile removal using glove bags in small indoor facilities
Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the safety of small-scale asbestos dismantling and removal work, especially ceiling tile removal using glove bags (GBs), and to investigate the potential for asbestos dispersion in GBs during ceiling material removal to propose safe work practices and related re...
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| description | Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the safety of small-scale asbestos dismantling and removal work, especially ceiling tile removal using glove bags (GBs), and to investigate the potential for asbestos dispersion in GBs during ceiling material removal to propose safe work practices and related regulations. Asbestos exposure assessment was conducted at five asbestos-containing ceiling tile dismantling sites nationwide. Air sampling was performed during ceiling tile removal at four points per site: near workers’ respiratory tract, at the GB fixed boundary, inside the GB, and within the general work area. Phase contrast microscopy was applied to determine asbestos. The results indicated that airborne asbestos concentrations varied by region, with the highest levels detected inside the GB. Elevated concentrations were also observed near workers’ respiratory tract. During ceiling tile removal, asbestos concentrations increased as the number of ceiling tiles removed rose from one to three. Proper sealing of asbestos dust to prevent leakage from the GB is essential, and removing ceiling tiles individually rather than in batches effectively reduces asbestos concentrations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2a3efd8323fd4c15b3051d1b7cb2a9bc2025-08-20T04:01:35ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-07-011511810.1038/s41598-025-06762-8Asbestos exposure assessment for ceiling tile removal using glove bags in small indoor facilitiesSung Ho Hwang0Moonjong Yun1Doo-Young Kim2Byung Kyu Lee3Dae Sung Lim4Department of Health, Environment and Safety, Yong In UniversityECO Analysis and Technology Co., Ltd.Department of Safety Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and TechnologyOccupational Safety and Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety and Health AgencyHansung Health and Safety Technology Co., Ltd.Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the safety of small-scale asbestos dismantling and removal work, especially ceiling tile removal using glove bags (GBs), and to investigate the potential for asbestos dispersion in GBs during ceiling material removal to propose safe work practices and related regulations. Asbestos exposure assessment was conducted at five asbestos-containing ceiling tile dismantling sites nationwide. Air sampling was performed during ceiling tile removal at four points per site: near workers’ respiratory tract, at the GB fixed boundary, inside the GB, and within the general work area. Phase contrast microscopy was applied to determine asbestos. The results indicated that airborne asbestos concentrations varied by region, with the highest levels detected inside the GB. Elevated concentrations were also observed near workers’ respiratory tract. During ceiling tile removal, asbestos concentrations increased as the number of ceiling tiles removed rose from one to three. Proper sealing of asbestos dust to prevent leakage from the GB is essential, and removing ceiling tiles individually rather than in batches effectively reduces asbestos concentrations.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-06762-8AsbestosGlove-bagSmall indoor facilitiesCeiling tile |
| spellingShingle | Sung Ho Hwang Moonjong Yun Doo-Young Kim Byung Kyu Lee Dae Sung Lim Asbestos exposure assessment for ceiling tile removal using glove bags in small indoor facilities Scientific Reports Asbestos Glove-bag Small indoor facilities Ceiling tile |
| title | Asbestos exposure assessment for ceiling tile removal using glove bags in small indoor facilities |
| title_full | Asbestos exposure assessment for ceiling tile removal using glove bags in small indoor facilities |
| title_fullStr | Asbestos exposure assessment for ceiling tile removal using glove bags in small indoor facilities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Asbestos exposure assessment for ceiling tile removal using glove bags in small indoor facilities |
| title_short | Asbestos exposure assessment for ceiling tile removal using glove bags in small indoor facilities |
| title_sort | asbestos exposure assessment for ceiling tile removal using glove bags in small indoor facilities |
| topic | Asbestos Glove-bag Small indoor facilities Ceiling tile |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-06762-8 |
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