Asbestos alarm in the Jahn Stadium: Citizens' initiative calls for information!

Asbestos alarm in the Jahn Stadium: Citizens' initiative calls for information!

During the demolition of the Jahn Stadium in the Berlin district of Prenzlauer Berg, unexpectedly weakly bound asbestos residues were discovered. These finds bring serious health concerns, as asbestos have been classified as carcinogenic in the past. The Bauenator of Berlin, Christian Gaebler, calmed the public and emphasized that it was not a large asbestos waste mountain. Only a small part of the build is actually asbestos, primarily in the lower area of ​​the stadium, where the illegal disposal was apparently carried out in the GDR period, such as the Tagesspiegel reports.

according to reports from the Berliner Kurier The asbestos were discovered despite prior pollutant renovation. Materials that apparently come from the original construction period were not recorded in the previous work, which led to this alarming situation. The State Office for Occupational Safety was immediately informed and protective measures were started. The contaminated material is removed in special, fiber density sacks and lid containers to continue to minimize the danger.

In order to avoid dust emissions, a water lever is also generated. Special forces were mobilized and wear protective equipment to protect themselves from the asbestos fibers. The responsible authorities emphasize that despite these incidents, the security of residents and passers -by is not in danger. The planned time frame for the demolition of the stadium, in which an inclusive arena with 20,000 places is to be created, should not be impaired.

criticism and public concern

The citizens' initiative, however, expresses serious doubts about the quality of the pollutant renovations carried out and demands comprehensive information. It is known that the health risk through asbestos contact is particularly large, which also confirms the BG Bau . Certain threats in the workplace associated with asbestos require special measures, such as the implementation of occupational medical preventive examinations by qualified specialists.

Overall, it remains to be seen how the authorities react to these critical voices and what further steps are taken to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved. The situation around the Jahn Stadium not only raises questions of public health, but also on the transparency and responsibility of the administration in the handling of hazardous substances.