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ASBESTOSKEEP DUST DOWNWetting materials with a low-pressure water spray before you starta job, and as you work, will reduce the amount of dust created.Avoid wetting electrics.Wet the materials with a mixture of eightparts water to one part washing-up liquidUse a garden sprayer or a hand heldwater spray to make damping downquick and easyKeep materials damp but not too wetDo not use a hose as this can behigh-pressureWhere possible, avoid using powertools that create a lot of dustUse plastic sheets to cover your work areato help stop the spread of dustFor simple guides on how to work with materialsthat contain asbestos, get the FREE Beware Asbestosweb app at www.beware-asbestos.info/02