Operational Safety and Spoil Management Protocol for Tunnel Excavation in Naturally Occurring Asbestos-Bearing Rocks: An Italian Experience
This technical note describes a protocol for the safe excavation of asbestos-bearing serpentinite and the management of the associated spoil during tunnel construction. Asbestos fibers occur naturally in serpentinites belonging to greenstone formations and may pose serious health risks if released and inhaled. Detailed...