Oregon Elementary School to be Demolished Due to Asbestos

Before the demolition process can start, however, workers will remove the asbestos from the building and around the site to turn it into an asbestos-less school. The process is often very dangerous and can be prohibitively expensive. Workers who must handle asbestos must also be trained and certified by both federal and state environmental agencies in the proper techniques to move, clean up and dispose of the dangerous mineral dust. Crews must also wear protective breathing gear and special coveralls to shield them from asbestos exposure.