Angel successfully concludes asbestos containing materials removal in São Paulo

São Paulo, Brazil,
March 2011

Angel Ambiental has recently concluded a complex Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) removal for an industrial client in the São Paulo metropolitan area, Brazil.

Almost 1,500m² of ACM roofing was completely removed from an eight metre high operational industrial facility and disposed of in accordance with the Brazilian Health, Safety and Environmental rules and regulations. The material removed generated a total of 20 tons of ACM and was appropriately disposed of to a licensed landfill. The on-going production activities that took place in the building were carefully planned so that no significant interruption on these activities was needed.

'The asbestos issue in Brazil is quite different from the challenges in other countries. Despite the absence of significant quantities of ACM that was used for insulation purposes in old buildings, the related HSE Brazilian legislation is quite comprehensive and complex', states Maureen Lee, Angel Ambiental expert in Health and Safety who has recently obtained a Master's degree from the University of São Paulo.

'The key to the success of this project was the combination of a responsible client, who wanted to follow all the applicable legislation, a carefully selected contractor, experienced in this kind of operation and a HSE Consulting company (Angel) which facilitated the effective coordination and achievement of pre-defined objectives and goals', says Hilton Lucio, Director of Angel Ambiental.

For more information contact Hilton Lucio at hilton.lucio@angelambiental.com.br