What to Do If You’re Exposed to Asbestos
28th September 2016Formerly one of the most popular building materials in the country, asbestos poses a serious health risk to anyone who is exposed to it. While asbestos has been illegal to use in construction for many years now, it is still present in older buildings throughout the country, which is why it is still a threat … Continue reading
FollowWhat Are the Different Types of Asbestos?
23rd August 2016Asbestos was widely used as a construction material due to its useful properties such as its resistance to fire and heat. Asbestos use grew greatly in the 20th Century, and many homes and commercial buildings were constructed with materials containing asbestos. But the dangerous nature of asbestos and the severe health risks associated with it … Continue reading
Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes: A Brief Guide
28th July 2016To transport any load of hazardous materials like asbestos, you must provide a completed consignment note to accompany the load. Here at Asbestos Waste Solutions we understand how complicated paperwork can get, especially when it involves hazardous materials like asbestos. There are a lot of things to keep in mind, and you will need to … Continue reading
Asbestos Obligations for Commercial Property Owners
28th June 2016The hazardous nature of asbestos means that any detection of this dangerous fibre must be addressed as quickly as possible. However, when it comes to commercial premises, many do not know where the responsibility of managing asbestos lies. Here, we will discuss the asbestos obligation for commercial property owners and what this duty involves. Who … Continue reading
How is asbestos waste disposed of and destroyed?
27th May 2016From floor tiles and pipe insulation to roofing materials and cement, thousands of asbestos-containing products were manufactured up until it was banned in 1999, when its hazardous properties were widely publicised. As a result of its extensive use during the 1960s through to the 1980s, there is still a high risk that people in certain … Continue reading
Removing asbestos from your home
19th April 2016Since the dangerous effects of asbestos were widely publicised and the material was banned in 1999, strict laws have been put in place regarding its removal and disposal as it is now considered to be hazardous waste. The extensive use of asbestos in the construction industry means that if your home was built before 2000, … Continue reading
Asbestos in your home: How to detect and deal with it
30th March 2016Despite its widespread use since the mid-19th century, the harmful properties of asbestos have since rendered it unusable. That said, there is a chance that homes built before asbestos was banned in 1999 may still contain this hazardous material. This article will act as a guide on asbestos in the home, so you are fully … Continue reading
Changes to premises registration and the consignment note number format from 01 April 2016
24th February 2016Changes to Premises Registration and the Consignment Note Number format Until 01 April 2016, nothing changes where 500kg or more hazardous waste is produced, collected or removed, the premises will still be required to be registered with the Environment Agency. From 01 April 2016, you will no longer be required to register the premises with … Continue reading
Welcome to our new blog!
10th February 2016Here at Asbestos Waste Solutions Limited we are aware of how important industry changes and technology advancements are to both our customers and the general public. That’s why we are proud to announce the arrival of our new monthly blog. Here we will be able to pass on any key information as well as handy … Continue reading