![]() However, when a building containing asbestos is renovated or torn down, or if the asbestos is damaged or disturbed, minute asbestos fibers may be released into the air. These fibers may remain airborne for long periods of time before settling in dust. |
![]() We are dedicated to promoting safety and professionalism throughout the licensed asbestos removal industry. As the UK's' leading association representing the interests of asbestos removal contractors and associated businesses we provide guidance, asbestos training and support on all legislative requirements for our members and their clients. |
![]() We offer general guidance on handling asbestos, and will advise when specialist help may be required. We do not carry out asbestos sampling, analysis or removal. You can find specialist asbestos removal contractors on the internet or a list of all Asbestos Licence Holders on the HSE website. |
![]() At the end of the job, before the contractor removes its containment system, the industrial hygiene specialist who first evaluated the property should return to take air samples to be sure that no asbestos fibers have accidentally escaped. Repairing after asbestos. |
![]() Asbestos is a hazardous substance that was once used as a building material. When it was discovered breathing in asbestos fibres or dust over many years can give rise to serious health effects, its use in residential property was stopped. |
![]() The removal of asbestos containing material is best carried out by accredited asbestos removal specialists. See Asbestos Removals Contractors Association external website for a list of local companies which can remove asbestos. Should you be minded to remove and dispose of asbestos containing materials yourself there are several precautions that you need to take. |
![]() However, when asbestos materials age or become damaged for example, when drilled, sawn, scrubbed or sanded, they can release toxic fibres into the air. Breathing in asbestos fibres is dangerous and can lead to asbestos related lung diseases, including cancers, which can take many years to develop. |
![]() We are dedicated to promoting professionalism and safety throughout the asbestos testing and consultancy industry. As the UKs leading association representing the interests of asbestos surveyors and asbestos analysts, we provide qualifications, guidance, and support for our members. When seeking a UKAS accredited specialist to survey for hazardous asbestos material and test after its safe removal look to ATaC. |
![]() It is not always easy to tell whether a product contains asbestos, as modern asbestos-free materials often look similar - remember it is usually older products that contain asbestos. The following areas and appliances are where asbestos may be found.: |
![]() Homeowners can find details of accredited asbestos inspection contractors from UKAS Accredited Asbestos Inspection Contractors. Can I cut materials suspected to contain asbestos into smaller pieces? Under no circumstances should you cut, saw or break up what you think may be asbestos sheeting. |