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About asbestos use fact-finding of school facilities (FY2005)

Last Updated September 15, 2020

In response to the fact that asbestos damage at business sites has become a social problem, the Board of Education has decided to use asbestos-containing spraying materials at all facilities under its jurisdiction to ensure safety measures for elementary school student students and citizens.

1: Survey (1)
On-site surveys
1)Survey targetBoard of Education Management Facilities Municipal schools (520 schools), sports centers, libraries, etc. (70 facilities)
2)Survey pointsAsbestos spraying points, backing materials for metal folding boards
3)Details of the surveyWe conduct visual surveys, including deterioration conditions, and collect samples for component analysis.
4)Date of investigationMunicipal school from August 17 to August 30, 2005
Other facilities from September to October 2005
  Survey (2)
Sample analysis
1)Analysis TargetsSamples collected from on-site surveys
2)Contents of analysisPresence or absence of asbestos
3)Date of analysisMunicipal school September-October, 2005 (analysis at Yokohama City Institute of Environmental Science)
Other facilities from September to November 2005 (planned)
※As a result of the analysis, if asbestos content is found, measure the suspended amount as necessary.

2: Response to facilities where asbestos is found to be used
The Morihigashi Elementary School Indoor Playground, where asbestos is found to be used, will be removed as follows.
To be removed: August 18 to early September 2005 (September 15 measures have been taken)
(Asbestos removal was completed in August)
(Content: 4% chrysothyl)

○Survey status
Survey of asbestos-containing spraying materials at school facilities (final report) [September 21, 2005]
Survey of asbestos-containing spraying materials at school facilities (interim report) [September 13, 2005]
Survey on the use of asbestos in school facilities (2nd report) [August 30, 2005]
Survey on the use of asbestos in school facilities (1st report) [August 29, 2005]

Inquiries to this page

Education and Facilities Division, Board of Education Secretariat Facilities Department

Telephone: 045-671-3254

Telephone: 045-671-3254

Fax: 045-664-4743

Email address: ky-shisetsu@city.yokohama.lg.jp

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