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Asbestos used to be considered a premier product in the construction and building industry. It was used in the UK considerably up until 1999 because it was so cost effective, fire resistant and durable. It has not been imported or used at all since a complete ban was instated in November 2006. The ban was enacted because of the connection between asbestos exposure and fatal lung illness. When asbestos is broken up, tiny fibres are released into the air. These fibres are invisible but are like needles when breathed in. They become stuck in the lungs and are impossible to remove.

 

Asbestos is now considered a dangerous product which should be removed whenever feasible. There are some instances when it is deemed safer to leave the asbestos in place. For instance, if it is embedded and then built over a strong standing structure, it may be more dangerous to try to remove it. In most cases, asbestos removal is highly recommended.

 

Asbestos removal is quite a process and a professional service should be utilised. Asbestos removal professionals are experts in the field that have gone through extensive training and are licensed. These skilled contractors can survey your home or business and test any areas or structures that seem suspicious. Some places that asbestos may be found are in floor and ceiling tiles, fire doors, some adhesive materials, resins or paints, gaskets, fuses, as a mix in cement and insulation among many others. Sometimes removing asbestos is obvious, sometimes it is not so obvious.

 

If asbestos removal is required, it is up to the owner to protect the surrounding area and any persons that may be exposed. A licensed asbestos removal contractor will help with this procedure and will bring all of the protective equipment needed. They will supply the packing material for the toxic substance. They will supply the registered waste transportation and take it to the appropriate licensed waste dumping site.

 

Knowingly exposing others to asbestos or ignoring proper removal procedures will result in fines and possibly even more. This is according to the Health & Safety Executive and the Control of Asbestos Regulations Act. This is why it is in the best interest of all to call a professional for asbestos removal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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