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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thanks for these thoughtful responses. I’ve followed them with great interest. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I’m also interested in deaccessioning and disposing of a similarly dangerous set of artifacts with toxic decay. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>For BC and Lower Mainland folks: can you tell me what services/mitigation companies you have accessed in the past for disposing of hazardous materials? Any tips would be fantastic. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Best wishes, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#404040'>Kate Petrusa<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#404040'>Curator | White Rock Museum and Archives<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#404040'>14970 Marine Drive <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#404040'>White Rock, BC V4B 1C4<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#404040'>p.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#404040'> 604.541.2230 | <b>f.</b> 604.541.2223<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#404040'>w.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#404040'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>whiterockmuseum.ca</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#404040'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#404040'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#404040'>Office hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#404040'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#404040'>The White Rock Museum and Archives is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the <i>Se mi ah ma</i> people. We are grateful to learn, play, and work on this land. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> bcma-bounces@lists.vifa.ca [mailto:bcma-bounces@lists.vifa.ca] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.<br><b>Sent:</b> March-21-18 3:21 PM<br><b>To:</b> bcma@lists.vifa.ca<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [BCMA] Asbestos Sample<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Hello Colleen,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> Obviously asbestos is/can be a major health concern but the dangers can easily be mitigated in a museum collection. There are also different types of asbestos with different levels of danger. As you probably know the major danger is inhalation. Since you mentioned that it is currently in a plastic bag, I’m assuming the bag is in decent condition and relatively sealed? Also from your description it sounds like it is a solid piece and not loose fibres? At that point the danger has been drastically reduced. In your case I would put it in another bag or two, something that can fully seal like a Ziploc bag or better yet a cold or hot sealed bag(s). Careful with the heat if there are any sensitive accompanying items. Make sure to attach relative safety information and warnings so someone cannot accidently expose themselves to the sample. Reduce handling as much as possible and I’d restrict access to it just to be safe. Asbestos really becomes dangers when it’s disturbed which allows for inhalation. If you have concerns about the storage box potentially being contaminated or the surrounding items, seal them up as well and dispose of any packing materials in sealed bags. Make sure to use appropriate PPE when doing this if you have concerns. If you’re really, really concerned about contamination, bag the whole storage box up and mark with appropriate warnings and contents but if the sample is already in a bag this is likely not a major concern.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> Beyond that if you’re worried about it and it is suitable for deaccession, do so. If you were to go this route I’d call a local mitigation company or your fire department for suggestions on safe disposal.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'> The NPS in the US has a Conserve O Gram on the topic: https://www.nps.gov/museum/publications/conserveogram/02-11.pdf.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>William Shepherd<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Collections Officer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Swift Current Museum<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>44 Robert Street West<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Swift Current, Saskatchewan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>S9H 4M9<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Phone: 306-778-4815<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Fax: 306-778-4818<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Archives: <a href="http://sain.scaa.sk.ca/collections/swift-current-museum"><span style='color:#0563C1'>http://sain.scaa.sk.ca/collections/swift-current-museum</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Library: <a href="https://www.librarything.com/profile/SwiftCurrentMuseum"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://www.librarything.com/profile/SwiftCurrentMuseum</span></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Website: <a href="http://www.swiftcurrent.ca"><span style='color:#0563C1'>http://www.swiftcurrent.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> bcma-bounces@lists.vifa.ca <bcma-bounces@lists.vifa.ca> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.<br><b>Sent:</b> March 21, 2018 12:39 PM<br><b>To:</b> bcma@lists.vifa.ca<br><b>Subject:</b> [BCMA] Asbestos Sample<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Hello and help! <o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>I was just going through a box of rock samples that I haven't set sight on for years and came across a ample of Asbestos about the size of a small deck of cards. The attached card says it came from Italy. At the present time its in a plastic see through bag. <o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>How do I handle this or potentially get rid of it?<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Appreciate all your feedback. <o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>Cheers, Colleen<o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br clear=all><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br>-- <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm'><img border=0 width=200 height=50 id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D3C668.D1BA9200" alt="Image removed by sender."></span><br>Colleen Palumbo<br>Museum and Archives Manager<br>Box 992<br>Golden, BC<br>V0A 1H0<br><br><a href="mailto:museum.golden@gmail.com" target="_blank">museum.golden@gmail.com</a><br><a href="http://www.goldenbcmuseum.com" target="_blank">http://www.goldenbcmuseum.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>@MuseumGolden<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>250-344-5169<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>