The Keelung City Environmental Protection Bureau aims to prevent improper handling and disposal of asbestos construction waste within its jurisdiction, which could lead to public and occupational exposure to asbestos fiber risks and consequently impact health. To address this concern, the bureau has proposed the "Asbestos Construction Waste Clearance and Disposal Plan for the Year 2023" (hereinafter referred to as the plan). The plan involves the investigation, management, and notification of asbestos construction materials within the jurisdiction, along with advocacy, education, and training measures to address their associated risks. Following a public selection process, the execution of this plan has been entrusted to Jemei Engineering Consultant Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the team). The budget for this plan is set at NT$1,250,000, and the project timeline spans from May 5, 2023, to October 5, 2023. Details of the project's implementation are outlined in the following. The team has completed the confirmation and notification operations for 77 outdoor asbestos-containing construction materials within our jurisdiction, as part of the Environmental Department's "Outdoor Asbestos-Containing Construction Material Spatial Distribution Management System." Among them, 42 locations were confirmed to have asbestos-containing construction materials, while 35 sites featured metal or plastic materials. Further investigation revealed that 11 of the 42 locations expressing a willingness to remove asbestos-containing materials have an estimated total weight of approximately 13 tons of asbestos construction waste. The team has conducted two sessions of "Asbestos Construction Waste Regulatory Awareness Seminars" for the residents and inspection personnel of various administrative districts in Keelung City, on July 22nd and September 2nd, respectively. A total of 41 participants attended these sessions. The team conducted an online education and training session for waste refractories (Waste Code: D-0501) and mixed construction and demolition waste (Waste Code: D-0599) removal and disposal operators within the jurisdiction from August 1 to September 1. A total of 32 businesses participated in the training session. The team completed the setup of dedicated lines at the Keelung City Environmental Protection Bureau in early May. Equipment, including two cameras, one video camera, and asbestos hazard prevention sampling tools, was prepared before the survey. Administrative support involves regularly updating the "Outdoor Asbestos-Containing Construction Material Spatial Distribution Management System" based on on-site investigations. The team also assists in updating necessary data for the Ministry of Environmental Protection and submits monthly work reports and the initial progress report on time.

Asbestos、Asbestos building materials