How to Properly Handle Asbestos

Asbestos removal is not a job for amateurs. It requires professional help as it is very delicate and dangerous to the user. Professionally removing asbestos from your home is extremely important because you may have people living in your home at the time when the asbestos removal is being carried out. Professionals use special products and equipment to make sure that the removal is done properly and safely.

Important Documents

If asbestos removal is being carried out for commercial purposes, the company will usually have a written code of practice that contains all the precautions to be taken during asbestos removal and handling. The code of practice will state what asbestos materials that a company can dispose of, how much they are allowed to dispose of and the procedures that need to be followed while handling asbestos materials. The code of practice usually stipulates the type of asbestos materials that companies are allowed to dispose of. The asbestos removal company will usually use one of two types of disposal materials available to them.

If there are any asbestos materials on the premises the company that works with the owner or operator of the premises will need to obtain a minimal damage certificate for the asbestos removal process. This is because asbestos fibres can never be seen once they have been damaged. This means that if asbestos fibres are damaged they cannot be seen and the local health and safety authorities will not be notified of their presence. Once asbestos fibres are damaged they cannot be restored to the local health and safety authorities will need to be notified of the asbestos materials presence.

Common Questions

Does the asbestos removal company provide information about removal equipment? The best contractors will provide detailed information about their equipment including the asbestos furnace, as well as the trucks and machinery used. In addition, a good asbestos contractor should provide information about the safe handling, storage and disposal of asbestos wastes. In particular, asbestos waste should be stored securely and separately from asbestos products such as roof shingles, asbestos roof tiles and asbestos flashing. A good asbestos contractor will provide information about asbestos disposal and provide a detailed work plan for safe asbestos removal.

Will I be charged for recycling asbestos-containing materials? Not likely. Most cities and counties will not charge you for removing asbestos fibres once your project is complete. You may be charged for transportation of the asbestos waste, however, if you choose to haul asbestos-containing materials yourself, you will still need a permit from your local authorities.

Disposal

When asbestos-containing materials are removed the company will need to make sure that they are transported in a good condition so that they can be disposed of properly. Many people do not understand that once the asbestos is disturbed even though the fibres are no longer a danger they can still pose a health hazard. As result companies that remove asbestos from a building will require a disposal container for the removal process. This container will be used to contain the asbestos fibres before they are removed.

Companies that remove asbestos materials will also remove asbestos-containing materials such as insulation and ceiling tiles. If asbestos was disturbed during the removal process the company will need to make sure that all possible asbestos fibres are contained in the container before they are removed. In some cases, asbestos fibres can be airborne during the removal process so it is important to make sure that asbestos materials are properly contained and disposed of. In some states, asbestos removal is required if asbestos materials are found in a building or a facility so these regulations must be followed. If asbestos materials are not properly disposed of asbestos can be released into the air which can pose a serious health risk to individuals who are exposed to it.