![]() Asbestos fibres are known to cause a cancer which in all cases kills. Any work on asbestos cement garages may generate airborne asbestos fibres. Other types of asbestos. Other asbestos products that tend to be found in the home include.: |
![]() Health hazards from asbestos fibers have been recognized in workers exposed in the shipbuilding trades, asbestos mining and milling, manufacturing of asbestos textiles and other asbestos products, insulation work in the construction and building trades, and a variety of other trades. |
![]() Staines Magistrates Court heard how licensed asbestos removal contractor Kingsley Asbestos Services Limited KAS was subcontracted by Bourne Valley Construction Services Limited BVCS to carry out the work, but this was carried out without establishing the location, presence and extent of asbestos containing materials on site. |
![]() 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. |
![]() Breathing in asbestos fibres is dangerous and can lead to asbestos related lung diseases, including cancers, which can take many years to develop. If you have any concerns about the presence of asbestos in your home or workplace, the best place to get advice from is the Health and Safety Executive. |
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![]() Paint indoor materials with an alkali resistant paint such as PVA emulsion, and never sand, drill or saw asbestos materials. If you cover up asbestos make a note of where it is so that you are not exposed to asbestos fibres in subsequent DIY work. |
![]() This page offers information about asbestos removal and what to do if you think that your home may contain asbestos. If your property is more than 15 years old, it's' possible that it contains materials made from asbestos. If you're' unsure whether your home has asbestos, we recommend leaving it alone and seeking expert help. |