Cutting A Hole Through Asbestos Siding

Removal of or drilling through asbestos containing floor tile and or mastic is a class iii operation under the osha asbestos standard for construction 29 cfr 1926 1101 as long as the amount of asbestos containing debris from the work can be contained in one standard sized waste bag not exceeding 60 inches in length and width.

Cutting a hole through asbestos siding.

If a cable is to be passed through insert a sleeve to protect the inner edge of the hole. Smooth off jagged edges with a sharp carpenter s rasp to keep asbestos particle sizes as large as possible. Mark the cut line with a pencil and straightedge. I know that this stuff is supposed to be safe as long as it s not crumbling but at some point i might want to make holes in it to add a kitchen or bathroom vent or maybe even add a window.

Certain asbestos materials and projects that elaborate engineering controls are unnecessary and maybe even dangerous. Or cut into transite water pipe or sewer pipe or transite siding. Dispose of the rags as asbestos waste as they will contain asbestos dust and fibres. I m thinking of shooting out with like a regular 1 8 drill bit and then going from the outside in with like a 1 1 4 hole saw.

Decontaminating the asbestos related activity area and equipment. For a hole cutter the minimum to get is a carbide tipped hole saw and best for lots of holes are the hole cutters with tungsten carbide teeth. Drill through an asbestos containing ceiling to install fire protection. The adjustable hole cutters from hole pro have tungsten carbide blades and i have cut 7 holes in asbestos and fiber cement board hardie certainteed etc using this hole cutter and a 18 volt cordless.

For example there is a means and method to safely and effectively drill a hole through vinyl asbestos tile. Wet the surface down and use the tin snips to cut and break off small sections at a time. Use damp rags to clean the equipment including the drill. Seal the cut edges with sealant.

Cut asbestos cement corrugated roofing material with a pair of heavy dolphin nosed tin snips.