Can I remove asbestos myself?
5th April 2019Despite the 1999 ban of asbestos use for domestic and commercial purposes, it’s fairly common to still find it hidden in homes and places of work across the country. As a result of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, if you’re responsible for a commercial property, there are strict rules regarding your duty of care … Continue reading
Asbestos and the Law
4th March 2019Asbestos has been causing serious medical conditions since approximately 1900. By 1924, a 33-year-old woman died from asbestosis having worked in an asbestos textile factory. After an extensive post-mortem, they quickly realised the cause of her death. It took three years for a report to be published, after which, the term ‘asbestosis’ was used more … Continue reading
Do I need an asbestos survey before buying a house?
28th February 2019Do I need an asbestos survey? This is one of the questions that most home buyers grapple with. While a survey isn’t a legal requirement for residential properties, it’s always a good idea to have a survey conducted especially if the house you’re looking to buy was built before the year 2000. This is because … Continue reading
How Does Asbestosis Develop?
2nd January 2019Asbestosis is a form of pulmonary fibrosis which usually occurs after five years of regular exposure to asbestos particles in the atmosphere, but can manifest over 30 years later. In this article, the Asbestos Waste Solutions team will be taking a look at asbestosis in greater detail, ensuring that our readers are armed with the … Continue reading
Asbestos: Fact vs Fiction
30th November 2018With all of the in information out there about asbestos, it can often be difficult to tell what’s true and what’s false. If you are concerned, or find some of the information overwhelming, don’t worry. In this article, we will be debunking asbestos myths. A quick overview Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that can … Continue reading
Trump Says ‘Yes’ to Asbestos
5th November 2018Once hailed as wonder material for its insulative and fire resistant properties, asbestos quickly permeated our society, making its way into all manner of objects from gloves to concrete in the early 20th century. However, down the road, the devastating carcinogenic side effects of asbestos came to light. When disturbed, the needle-like fibres of asbestos … Continue reading
Is the Asbestos in Our Water Dangerous?
28th September 2018‘Is our drinking water safe from asbestos contamination?’ While this is a question that you probably haven’t considered before, this doesn’t mean that it one that’s not worth asking, despite the fact that construction using asbestos was banned over 30 years ago. The problem here is that some of the water pipes in the UK, … Continue reading
Asbestos: Employer Responsibilities
3rd September 2018In 2005, figures published in the British Journal of Cancer predicted that mesothelioma would peak within 10 years in the UK and the highest number of deaths would be between 1,950 and 2,450. After this, though, they expected the mortality rate to drop dramatically. Unfortunately, this prediction was wrong. In the past decade, asbestos-related deaths … Continue reading
What is the Asbestos Removal Process?
2nd August 2018Asbestos was widely used in construction for many years before the hazards of using it were finally realised. Asbestos remains in many buildings, including pubs, houses and even schools. Recent times have unearthed the dangers of asbestos, and it is being found in structures across the UK regularly. With our blog, Asbestos Waste Solutions have … Continue reading
Does My Insulation Contain Asbestos?
29th June 2018Unfortunately, despite the efforts of asbestos removal companies to rid the substance from wherever it’s identified, it can still be found in numerous places: homes, public buildings, offices, schools – you name it. While we can still find asbestos now, it reached its peak during the 20th century, when each and every building that was … Continue reading