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Most Asbestos Detected Need Not Be Removed !

  

This is an Asbestos Cement Flue.

It is in an area visited by the public. It is in good condition, it is unlikley to to be a health problem. Anyone required to work on the roof should be made aware of the possibility of some, all be it low levels of asbestos in the area. 

 

These Floor Tiles contain Chrysotile  They are in good condition and pose a very low health hazard. If removed the person carrying out the work should be made aware of the asbestos content.

 

This Insulation Board was found in the roofspace of an industrial unit. It contained Amosite. The area  is infrequently used, the board in very good condition but unsealed. Encapsulation (gloss paint) was applied and the board clearly labeled.

 

 Vinyl Floor Tiles found to have a Chrysotile content. Although of a extreamly low health threat, anyone undertaking work or disposal of this substance should be made aware. The area was carpeted over. 

 

Flooring in a residential property. The material was spotted by a carpet fitter who was suspicious. The occupant had removed the carpet whilst decorating and the material was breaking up badly. Unfortunately the material contained >50% Chrysotile. Removal was required but the occupants had been exposed to the loose material.

 

This industrial unit has an Asbestos Cement Roof and Cladding to the sides. Some panels are cracked and need to be replaced. Material similar are now available but do not have an asbestos content.

Artex. Up to 5% Chrysotile ued to 1984. This was in the common areas of a block of flats. It was in good condition and had just been painted. No further action was taken but the Management Company was made aware of its presence.

 

This is Asbestos Cement Debris. The location is frequently walked over by members of the public. The area needed to be cleared. Asbestos cement does not require a Licenced Asbestos Removal Contractor for removal. Many recycling centres can dispose of this type of asbestos containing material.

 

This Insulation Board contains an Amosite / Chrysotile mixture. This was detected in an office cellar storeroom, which was used daily. The board was in poor condition, unsealed and potentially a health hazard. Removal was necessary.   

 

Chrysotile Pipe Lagging found in the roofspace of a domestic property. This luxury home was built approx 1900 and an extractor was being fitted to the bathroom below.

The person working on the instalation spotted the substance which was found to contain almost 80% Asbestos. Removal was necessary.

 

This Asbestos Cement Sheet was being uesd to block a broken window. The contractors refurbishing the property were made aware and it was easily removed to the local recycling centre.

 

Asbestos Rope found in most old industrial fuse boxes. Many electricians are unaware of the material. Can be approaching 100% Asbestos Content. Now slowly being replaced with circuit breakers.