asbestos insulation

collocation in English

meaningsofasbestosandinsulation

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asbestos
noun[U]
uk
/æsˈbes.tɒs/us
/æsˈbes.tɑːs/
a soft, greyish-white material that does not burn, used especially in the past in buildings, clothing, etc. as a protection against fire and as a form of insulation (= a way of stopping heat ...
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insulation
noun[U]
uk
/ˌɪn.sjəˈleɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌɪn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
the act of covering something to stop heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering, or the fact that something is covered in ...
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(Definition ofasbestosandinsulationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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There was an approved code of practice on work withasbestosinsulationand coating which was published in 1981.
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Principles and practice in the approved code of practice onasbestosinsulationand coating would have to be complied with in those circumstances.
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Manufacturers of that type of heater no longer useasbestosinsulation, and have not done so for several years.
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The regulations also prohibit asbestos spraying and the installation ofasbestosinsulationand a range of building products containing chrysotile—white asbestos—including low—density insulating and sound-proofing materials and roofing felt.
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Additional guidance on the cleaning of protective clothing is given in the approved code of practice and guidance note on work withasbestosinsulationand asbestos coating.
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The commission decided that proposals for revised regulations on the licensing of work withasbestosinsulationand coating would be brought forward as soon as possible.
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Act 1974 and a supporting approved code of practice on work withasbestosinsulationand asbestos coating.
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Damage was extensive and with the health hazard presented byasbestosinsulationthroughout the freezer walls, the town sought demolition.
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Environmental cleanups at such facilities are frequently complicated by the use ofasbestosinsulationon the fuel feed lines.
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Since that time, it has been plagued by vandalism, floods and internal hazards such asasbestosinsulation, soil contamination, and mecruy leaks from old equipment.
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As a resultasbestosinsulationmaterial was disturbed and broken potentially giving rise to powders and fibres.
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To conform to contemporary health and safety standards theasbestosinsulationwas removed.
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Like many armored vehicles intended to operate in hot conditions, the engine was givenasbestosinsulationto protect the occupants from its heat.
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For example, minerals used forasbestosinsulationoften grow in a fibrous habit, a mass of very fine fibers.
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Later and modern practice is to useasbestosinsulationmatting (or other, less hazardous, fibres) covered with rolled steel sheets.
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Health hazards also exist, namelyasbestosinsulation.
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Asbestos-cement andasbestosinsulationboard were commonly used in some types of system-built housing.
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They will require a licence for most work withasbestosinsulationand coating.
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It therefore put in hand a comprehensive programme to eliminate blueasbestosinsulationfrom 800 locomotives and 7,000 passenger-carrying vehicles—a major task.
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Asbestosinsulationin existing heaters should nevertheless be sealed or replaced.
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Under these regulations employers must ensure that employees working withasbestosinsulationor coating have regular medical examinations.
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