Asbestos surveys ought to be conducted in any at risk buildings to check all adhesives and other Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM’s) for the presence of asbestos fibres.

When the fibres are detected, they can be safe to live and work around as long as they are not cracked or otherwise disturbed. If building works are required which will involve breaking up the adhesives, it is crucial to inform all of the contractors about the presence of asbestos fibres. Proper respiratory equipment ought to be used, as these fibres are associated with the development of pleural plaques and with devastating respiratory cancers such as mesothelioma.

Disposing of the adhesives if they need to be replaced or otherwise thrown away ought to be done in a safe manner. By no means are they to be disposed of in domestic waste collections or in a skip containing other rubble and waste items. Instead, Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM’s) ought to be sealed in an appropriate container and disposed of in a special facility: your local council will be able to advise you regarding this matter.

We offer advise and asbestos surveys to answer any of your queries.  If required we also offer a complete and impartial Asbestos Removal Project Management Service where we use third party independent contractors to ensure that any AMC’s, rubble, old insulation boards, and contaminated loose material is disposed of safely and legally (as you may know, it is not permissible to dispose of these hazardous materials in usual domestic waste collections, or in skips).