New York Asbestos Abatement Regulations:  Glovebag Technique 

This page contains information from the Goverment of the City of New York regarding asbestos abatement regulations, and in particular the "glovebag" technique. Exposure to asbestos is known to cause serious diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer and asbestosis.

Fixed object. "Fixed object" shall mean a unit of equipment or furniture in the work area which cannot be removed from the work area.

Friable asbestos material. "Friable asbestos material" shall mean any asbestos or any ACM that can be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder when dry, by hand or other mechanical pressure.

Glovebag technique. "Glovebag technique" shall mean a method for removing friable asbestos-containing material from heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) ducts, short piping runs, valves, joints, elbows, and other nonplanar surfaces. The glovebag assembly is a manufactured device consisting of a large bag (constructed of at least 6-mil transparent plastic), two inward-projecting long sleeve gloves, one inward-projecting waterwand sleeve, an internal tool pouch, and an attached, labeled receptacle for asbestos waste. The glovebag is constructed and installed in such a manner that it surrounds the object or area to be decontaminated and contains all asbestos fibers released during the removal process.