It is a common occurrence during the demolition of a building that asbestos will be present. When this happens, it is a standard precautionary measure to isolate the asbestos to prevent it from releasing any fibres into the atmosphere, which can be extremely harmful if inhaled.
In order to do this, most demolition companies will have an environmental department to deal with dangerous materials. It is very important to meet all legislation laws regarding asbestos due to how dangerous it can be when released into the atmosphere.
When asbestos is found on a demolition site, a specially trained group fitted with protective clothing as well as air supplies must move in and completely remove all traces of asbestos from the building and the air inside it. As you may expect, this can take a very long time. Once removed the asbestos is contained in air-tight bags to be disposed of safely, off site. The demolition process can only continue once every trace of asbestos has been removed.
It is important to conduct a comprehensive site survey initially in order to locate any Asbestos as this will save you unexpected down time once the demolition process has begun. The removal of Asbestos materials takes precedence over other activities on site in order to protect all staff working on site.
Asbestos is still found in homes, hospitals and schools among other places, mainly in the walls and ceilings. Since its dangers were discovered its use has sharply declined and there are laws in place to prevent it being used to the point where it would be hazardous.
Discovery of asbestos in a building often causes alarm among people living and working in it. Usually this alarm is not justified. Providing the asbestos is well maintained and preferably covered by an impermeable layer of paint or other material so that it is not releasing dust, it does not present any hazard to health. It is only the inhalation of loose asbestos fibres which causes disease.
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