Asbestos is most dangerous in its ‘friable’ form. This describes the “crumbly” state of asbestos fibres. Imagine dry flour held out on the palm of a hand on a windy day and this will illustrate the danger asbestos offers on a windy day. The difference is that asbestos fibres cannot be seen and they are dangerous, minute forms of rock that can be inhaled into the lungs and do fatal damage over time.
Read MoreExciting things are happening at Asbestos Audit Ltd. With the opening of our new Head Office in Peterlee at Traynor North, Traynor way, Peterlee, SR8 2RU. Our teams are expanding to help you with anything Asbestos nationwide.
Read MoreAlmost every article you come across about Asbestos refers to it as the Hidden killer. What makes it so hidden, and how can it possibly kill you?
Read MoreWhen you begin Refurbishment or Demolition work on a structure built before the year 2000, you may come across fibrous building materials, which could be Asbestos cement or modern fibre cement substitutes. It is very important to know which material is present. If you are wrong it could be very costly for both your health and your wallet!
Read MoreKnowing the difference between Asbestos Cement Pipes, metal pipes and modern cement pipes can be difficult. This guidance and photos are here to assist in the identification of cement pipe work and help you to navigate the process and understand the risks of asbestos.
Read MoreWe are here to tell you that worrying about Asbestos, often referred to as Asbestos anxiety, doesn’t have to be all-consuming. In this article, we’ll attempt to allay some of your worries about Asbestos.
Read MoreWhether to completely remove Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) or Encapsulate it? Although Asbestos removal may seem like the obvious choice for dealing with Asbestos, on many occasions, it’s not a clear choice as Asbestos removal can be complicated, costly, and may cause a lot of downtime.
Read MoreAsbestos is most dangerous when disturbed. As such demolition and refurbishment works pose the highest risk where unknown Asbestos is located. It is imperative that the people carrying out these works are fully protected and the pre-start requirements have been completed before works begin.
Read MoreFriable Asbestos poses a much greater risk to human health than non-friable Asbestos products. The friable products are a greater risk due to the materials ability to give off airborne asbestos fibres through damage or disturbance. Non-Friable products tend to be harder and far less likely to give off fibres.
Read MoreThe requirement for removal depends on the level of risk associated with the type of asbestos present on your properties or work site. Asbestos is divided into four risk categories ‘ High-risk’, ‘Medium-risk’, ‘Low-risk’, and ‘Very Low-risk’ Asbestos. These distinctions are made after the initial Asbestos survey and Asbestos testing has been conducted and removal has been authorized.
Read MoreWhen shopping for an Asbestos survey, you may be attracted by cheap prices, but have you examined the qualifications, accreditations and reviews to ensure they can provide the services you require? some companies will attempt to hide the lack of the correct ISO accreditation (in Asbestos Inspection ISO17020) using a multitude of other lesser and non-relevant accreditations.
Read MoreIn the UK, there are still significant amounts of Asbestos within privately held properties. Although the risks from Asbestos fibers are likely to be higher in buildings constructed til 1985 due to the building materials used at this time. Nevertheless, Asbestos was not banned in the UK until 1999.
Read MoreIn the UK, there are still significant amounts of Asbestos within privately held properties. Although the risks from Asbestos fibers are likely to be higher in buildings constructed til 1985 due to the building materials used at this time. Nevertheless, Asbestos was not banned in the UK until 1999.
Read MoreDuring the 20th Century, the British Public were exposed to Asbestos in three primary ways 1) Occupational and Industrial Exposures 2) Environmental and Local Exposure and 3) Secondary Asbestos Exposure.
Read MoreAsbestos Floor Tiles are still very common throughout the UK. They come in many different types and colours and can be stuck down with various materials (some of which contain Asbestos).
Read MoreAsbestos is divided into four risk categories ‘High risk’, ‘Medium-risk’, ‘Low-risk’, and ‘Very Low-risk’ Asbestos. Depending on the level of risk associated a Licensed or Non-licensed Asbestos Removal might be required.
Read MoreUses of Asbestos weren’t only limited to construction. An example of its other uses recently came to light in the form of a 1.3 million-pound antique table auctioned off by Sotheby’s, New York.
Read MoreNumerous businesses advertise themselves as professionals in this very specialized sector. But how do you know they possess the necessary credentials and technological know-how to give you reliable service?
Read MoreIt is essential to know exactly what you are getting when you commission an Asbestos Survey Report. All survey reports are not equal. The survey type and scope can alter the legitimacy of a report and the findings.
Read MoreAsbestos-containing materials are said to exist in more than 10 million UK buildings. Strict regulations now exist to prevent dangerous levels of exposure. If a building has been built before 2000 there is a possibility that it could contain asbestos. The detailed report can be found here.
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