Asbestos

I am a student from the Collections Conservation and Management
Program at Fleming College and currently completing an internship at
Parks Canada, Western and Northern Services Centre. I am completing
a research project on the removal of asbestos in artifacts and am
seeking the opinion of professional conservators in the field who
may have come across a similar situation.  If you have a moment to
answer any of the following questions, or provide details of how
asbestos has been treated in your collection, it would be greatly
appreciated.

    What kinds of artifacts were encountered that contained
    asbestos?

    What was the method used to control the asbestos? (i.e. was a
    sealant applied over the fibres or was it completely removed
    from the artifact)

    Did asbestos training have to be completed prior to treating the
    artifact or was a sub-contractor hired to complete the work?

    If a sub-contractor was used, were there any challenges or
    concerns about the artifact discussed prior to the asbestos
    removal?

Carolyn Sirett


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