Which tools are used for the clean-up of the work area?

Which tools are used for the clean-up of the work area?

• A. Plastic shovel and squeegee
• B. Hammer and chisel
• C. Wire brush and scraper
• D. Vacuum with standard bagless filter

Answer: (A)

In asbestos cleanup, the aim is to remove debris while minimizing fiber disturbance and avoiding damage to surfaces. A plastic shovel and squeegee fit this approach because they are non-metallic and less likely to scratch or break materials, helping to collect dry debris and push liquids without creating extra dust or sparks. Hammer and chisel would fragment materials and release more fibers, which is exactly what you want to avoid. A wire brush and scraper can loosen fibers and aerosolize dust, increasing exposure risk. A vacuum with a standard bagless filter isn’t dependable for asbestos cleanup because standard vacuums don’t reliably capture microscopic fibers and can spread contamination; proper dust-control vacuums (HEPA-filtered) are required for safe cleanup, which isn’t reflected in that option.

In asbestos cleanup, the aim is to remove debris while minimizing fiber disturbance and avoiding damage to surfaces. A plastic shovel and squeegee fit this approach because they are non-metallic and less likely to scratch or break materials, helping to collect dry debris and push liquids without creating extra dust or sparks.

Hammer and chisel would fragment materials and release more fibers, which is exactly what you want to avoid. A wire brush and scraper can loosen fibers and aerosolize dust, increasing exposure risk. A vacuum with a standard bagless filter isn’t dependable for asbestos cleanup because standard vacuums don’t reliably capture microscopic fibers and can spread contamination; proper dust-control vacuums (HEPA-filtered) are required for safe cleanup, which isn’t reflected in that option.