Asbestos Advice
Abestos Safety Ltd can provice you with solid advice on all aspects of asbestos - some common questions / areas of concern are listed below:
Why worry about asbestos in the home or workplace?
If a property is more than 8 years old, it's possible that it contains materials made from asbestos.
Please CLICK HERE for a comprehensive diagram of where you are likely to encounter asbestos in your home or workplace.
What to do if you have asbestos in your home or workplace?
- The general rule is to always leave asbestos alone, it's usually safe unless it's damaged or disturbed.
- Always seek advice before thinking of removing asbestos and follow the basic rules below if carrying out asbestos cement removal work.
- Do not attempt to remove asbestos lagging, spray coatings or large areas of Insulation Board by yourself as these materials are potentially dangerous. If you suspect asbestos is present, please contact us as we can help you deal with this.
Safe asbestos cement removal
Asbestos cement can be safely removed by remembering these basic rules:
- Prepare the work area - remove any unnecessary items, cover the floor and surfaces with disposable polythene sheeting.
- Wear protective clothing - disposable overall with hood, disposable paper face mask (for use with asbestos) and rubber or disposable gloves.
- Damp down - use a plant sprayer or hosepipe but don't soak the area as this will make cleaning up more difficult.
- Remove the asbestos without breaking it up, wrap in polythene sheeting or bags and seal with tape.
- Visually inspect the area and clear up any debris by hand - wipe down with disposable damp clothes. Never use a vacuum cleaner as this will just spread dust around.
- Pick up polythene sheeting and remove protective clothing and dispose of both as asbestos waste.
- Wash hands and face after the job is completed
Disposal of asbestos waste
Asbestos from householders cannot be accepted by any Recycling Centres due to licence restrictions. DO NOT remove any suspected asbestos material without seeking expect advice first as it is illegal for certain types of asbestos to be removed by anyone other than a licenced contractor. If you suspect asbestos, please CONTACT US and we'll be pleased to help you.
Asbestos do's and don'ts
- Don't panic if you think you have asbestos in your home - it's usually only a problem if it's disturbed.
- Do treat asbestos with respect.
- Don't drill, saw or disturb materials that contain asbestos.
- Do seek advice if you think you've got a problem with asbestos in your home.
Do you suspect asbestos in your home or place of work?
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