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What is asbestos?Asbestos is a group of naturally occuring minerals found in countries such as Australia, Canada, South Africa and some Eastern European countries. The three most common types of asbestos are: Chrysotile (white) Amosite (brown) and Crocidolite(blue). Other type are found but are not common. Why is it a hazard?Asbestos is made up of microscopic fibres that may become airborne. Once airborne they can become inhaled into the lungs. Ther is no "safe level" of exposure. When is it a hazard?Asbestos is only hazardous when it is in a friable condition and when the friable (unsealed and can be reduced to dust by hand pressure)asbestos materials become accidentally damaged or disturbed the fibres separate and then become airborne. Can it be maintained?Friable asbestos can be maintained in place by treating the material with purpose made asbestos encapsulated coating, much like latex paint which is effective for approximately five years if undamaged, after which a further coating may be applied. Asbestos in this state must be inspected at regular intervals for damage in accordance with current Heakth and Safety Regulatio... When should it be removed?Asbestos shoul only be removed it it is in a poor friable condition which cannot be sealed or when refurbishment or demolition works are to be carried out. When should my premises be inspected?The simple answer is now. Employers and persons responsible for facilities management have a duty of ensuring the health and safety of all employees and visitors to their premises. Who can carry out the works?Any asbestos works can be carried out by a Health and Safety Executive Licensed Contractor. Woods Asbestos Abatement is such a company who can carry out all your asbestos and construction needs. How are asbestos works conducted?Each project is different, so, for a detailed and full account of this proceedure please contact our experts who will only be too pleased to help you. Where does it go onced removed?Once removed the double bagged asbestos waste is transported to a registered landfill site where it is safely, deeply buried forever. Waste consignments and disposal records are kept by the contractor as proof of correct disposal and are made available for future inspections as and when requested. |
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