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Created on Monday, 14 June 2010 14:12

Asbestos Scare Shuts Ferry Cafeteria

An asbestos scare has temporarily closed the cafeteria on board the B.C. Ferry running between Comox and Powell River.

An eagle-eyed ferry worker noticed a tiny but suspicious pile of white dust last Friday and was concerned that asbestos in the café ceiling might have been disturbed.

"It was only the size of a dime, but it was in a suspect area," said the ferry company spokeswoman. "As a precaution, it was decided to shut down the area right away while we arranged for air sampling and analysis of the dust. Both results came back negative."

Asbestos is common in older ships, particularly as insulation around pipes and wiring because of its extreme resistance to heat and fire. It is regarded as safe as long as it is encapsulated or sealed in place.

But the tiny fibres of the mineral can be deadly if they become airborne.

http://www.timescolonist.com/Asbestos+scare+shuts+ferry+cafeteria/3130297/story.html

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