In
construction,
asbestos abatement is a set of procedures designed to control the release of
asbestos fibers from asbestos-containing materials.
[1] Asbestos abatement is utilized during general construction in areas containing asbestos materials, particularly when those materials are being removed, encapsulated, or repaired. Abatement is needed in order to protect construction workers and members of the general public from the many negative
health impacts of asbestos.