Odpady obsahující azbest

Abstract

Asbestos materials belong to dangerous waste whose occurrence is of great concern. It should be handled in accordance with applicable legislation and technical standards to prevent airborne asbestos fibers from spreading and entering the air passages where they can cause serious diseases. This bachelor thesis describes a brief history of asbestos as a building material, its classification, properties and negative health effects of asbestos fibers. Attention is also paid to legislative regulations and the possibilities of processing and procedures for the treatment of asbestos waste in the Czech Republic and abroad. Furthermore, there are presented modern researches that would lead to recycling and disposal of asbestos materials in the future as an alternative to the elimination of landfills.