Posts Tagged ‘Asbestos’
Quick Guide to Asbestos Abatement
Asbestos abatement is a critical process aimed at reducing or eliminating the risks associated with asbestos exposure in homes, workplaces, and public buildings. This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies of asbestos abatement, highlighting its importance, methodologies, costs, and best practices to ensure safety and compliance with regulatory standards. Understanding Asbestos Abatement Asbestos abatement involves…
Read MoreThe Invisible Danger of Asbestos
Asbestos, a term that evokes concern and caution, represents a significant health risk lurking within the walls of many buildings, homes, and structures. This invisible danger, often concealed within previous Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) insulation, remains undetectable to the naked eye, posing a silent threat to occupants and workers alike. For those concerned about the potential…
Read MoreIs Asbestos Air Sampling Necessary?
There are factors that can decrease the quality of air indoors, and not all of these have symptoms that come with their presence. Although pollutants may not have signs attached to their exposure, it does not mean they don’t have any affects. Pollutants may cause aggressive illnesses and degrade occupants health. Air sampling analyses the…
Read MoreAsbestos Removal Found at St Catherine School
An asbestos removal job at St Catherine’s School in NSW may have put workers and surrounding buildings at risk to its affects. Careless disposal and removal has exposed this school to asbestos dust and fibres everywhere… Unlike ANZ Enviro, this company have not followed the correct health and safety measures to ensure all asbestos fibres…
Read MoreAsbestos Fear in NSW Residents Following The Bushfires
Residents who suffered from the bushfires in NSW, are now facing concerns that rubble and surrounding properties may be contaminated by asbestos or other hazardous materials. A caution is being issued to leave all cleaning activities to professionals and to be aware of the hidden risks. https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/asbestos-fears-linger-for-nsw-residents-following-bushfires-20200211-p53zpf.html
Read MoreThe Fear of The Asbestos Industry
If all controls are in place, the works are being completed in accordance with all regulations, where is the fear coming from in relation to asbestos removal?… Miss information. Little to no knowledge at all in the asbestos industry. Asbestos awareness should be provided to the general public and to all trades. https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/bath-asbestos-locksbrook-wilts-electrical-3836175
Read MoreAsbestos Removal: Is It Really Necessary?
Asbestos Removal: Is it really necessary?” – We believe this is a question that a lot of home owners and tradies ask themselves when undertaking renovations on a project. Is Asbestos removal really necessary for my Project? Sometimes the answer is no, there are other options to reduce the risks associated with an asbestos material…
Read MorePresumed Asbestos at Wellington Children’s Hospital
Construction activities have been brought to a stand-still at the Wellington Children’s Hospital, New Zealand, as the site is presumed to contain asbestos. https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/119394742/asbestos-contamination-fears-delay-wellington-childrens-hospital-build?fbclid=IwAR0vW2_olaiDRPAcj0Cu0RZAUhQKpAmV39if6A19o6GaaZ4DJvkrvnA3nA0
Read MoreYoung Doctor Dying of Mesothelioma Caused by NHS
A doctor is currently dying of mesothelioma as the hospital did not dispose of asbestos and contaminated materials in the correct way. During the removal of an asbestos contaminated roof, the appropriate procedures and safety measures weren’t taken. This has therefore exposed all patients and healthcare professionals in this hospital and put them at risk…
Read MoreAsbestos Found in Public School
New South Wales public school students have potentially been exposed to asbestos. In recent redevelopment works on a heritage building on the school grounds, it and everything inside have tested positive for friable asbestos fibres. Books and all equipment which were once stored in the building have been destroyed, but concerns are growing for the…
Read MoreIn Whakatane Water Sources May be Contaminated with Asbestos
The residents of Whakatane, NZ, have experienced water pipe damage and asbestos has been located inside them. There is the increasing fear that their water ways may of been contaminated. https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/local-democracy-reporting/119112895/whakatne-residents-fear-asbestos-in-drinking-water.
Read MoreA UK Business Dumps Asbestos Containing Materials in the Countryside.
Two incidents of in-proper disposal of asbestos containing house and roof materials have been located on the side of country roads in the UK. See the link to find out more, https://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/18179396.fly-tippers-dump-asbestos-household-waste-country-lanes/
Read MoreA UK College Fined for Asbestos Failings.
The asbestos was not located until after the refurbishment had been completed, therefore, all employees and workers were exposed to the asbestos whilst works were being carried out. This was due to not conducting the appropriate tests and surveys on the building before getting subcontractors to work on it. It is critical that asbestos surveys…
Read MoreAsbestos and the Risk it Poses in Older Properties.
Asbestos is predominantly found in older buildings and it is becoming a frequent problem, worldwide. Living or working in an asbestos contaminated building has the potential to impact occupants health significantly. Due to this, it is critical that residents and visitors understand the risks that come with its contamination, and that they need to contact…
Read MoreChallenging contamination in empty property
“Client calls and asks to meet us on site where some local kids have kicked in a couple of asbestos panels on an empty property they own – this isn’t quite what I expected to be met with..” ANZ Enviro will be undertaking demolition and remediation works including top soil removal for clearance. Via…
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