"Asbestos abatement of the building (built in 1971) of the IGM training centre in Sprockhövel: section by section is separated airtight with foils and ""abated"" under negative pressure. The renovation areas can only be entered via airlocks in protective suits. The photo was taken before the actual work began in the corresponding sub-area. After the removal of the asbestos-containing components, the released fibres are sucked up with a special vacuum cleaner - this process can be seen in the photo .... [automated translation]"

"Asbestos abatement of the building (built in 1971) of the IGM training centre in Sprockhövel: section by section is separated airtight with foils and ""abated"" under negative pressure. The renovation areas can only be entered via airlocks in protective suits. The photo was taken before the actual work began in the corresponding sub-area. After the removal of the asbestos-containing components, the released fibres are sucked up with a special vacuum cleaner - this process can be seen in the photo .... [automated translation]" Stock Photo
Preview

Image details

Contributor:

Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

2FNENM3

File size:

14.6 MB (865.9 KB Compressed download)

Releases:

Model - no | Property - noDo I need a release?

Dimensions:

1873 x 2725 px | 15.9 x 23.1 cm | 6.2 x 9.1 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

1 June 1992

Location:

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

More information:

This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

Men in protective suits during asbestos removal. "Asbestos abatement of the building (built in 1971) of the IGM training centre in Sprockhövel: section by section is separated airtight with foils and ""abated"" under negative pressure. The renovation areas can only be entered via airlocks in protective suits. The photo was taken before the actual work began in the corresponding sub-area. After the removal of the asbestos-containing components, the released fibres are sucked up with a special vacuum cleaner - this process can be seen in the photo .. [automated translation]". Date created: 01/06/1992-30/06/1992