3 Easy Fixes To Remove Asbestos |
Posted: August 28, 2018 |
Asbestos was a highly popular building and construction material in Australia up until the mid-1980’s to 2003 when bans where implemented to stop the usage, importing and mining of this material because of its deadly health risks, unfortunately it's going to take many decades to remove all of the asbestos within the structures of Australia so its very important to be aware of where asbestos is most commonly found, the dangers it poses and how to reduce the risks associated with it. So here are your three easy fixes to remove asbestos.
When asbestos or asbestos containing products are broken or damaged they release asbestos fibres into the air which when inhaled by humans cause lacerations and abrasions to the lungs, this can lead to a variety or respiratory issues and different diseases which may only present decades after the initial inhalation. Some of these diseases include: - Lung Cancer Many people exposed to asbestos both from second hand exposure from asbestos and first hand exposure have developed these incurable and chronic diseases.
Asbestos comes in six different types these are: - Tremolite Asbestos The most common type of asbestos is Chrysotile asbestos also more commonly known as white asbestos, this asbestos was the last to be banned within Australia, however the most dangerous type of asbestos is Crocidolite Asbestos also known more commonly as blue asbestos, this asbestos when broken releases needle like clusters that can cause major damage to the lungs when inhaled. http://www.estiloflash.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/workers-in-hazard-suits-removing-asbestos-materials.jpg After types of asbestos is can be sorted into two categories: Friable: Friable asbestos is loose and easily broken this type of asbestos is considered high risk because it becomes airborne easily, this type of asbestos is best to be removed or enclosed until removal is possible. Non-Friable: Non-friable asbestos is hardier and less likely to break this type of asbestos is considered low risk because it is less likely to become airborne, this type of asbestos can be encapsulated.
The best way to know if you have asbestos on your property is to get it professionally tested. Accredited professionals can come to you for this, they can take samples safely of any suspected asbestos and take them to a NATA accredited laboratory for proper testing, Asbestos Testing. This testing is often complete in under 24 hours however multiple samples may take longer to fully test. When testing is complete your asbestos professional will contact you and inform you if they have found any asbestos, talk you through any risks you may currently face and then discuss your options for dealing with the asbestos in a safe and quick manner.
So you have dangerous asbestos present in your home, now what? There are different options depending on the location, type of asbestos, condition of asbestos and your budget. - Leaving the Asbestos- Believe it or not some asbestos can be left, if the asbestos is in a good enough state and undamaged then it poses no risk or harm to you as asbestos is only dangerous when the fibres are airborne and can be inhaled, however it is recommended to check on the asbestos regularly and be extra careful around it to ensure no breakages or damage.
Further Reading: https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/authors/jackie/how-much-asbestos-exposure-is-dangerous.htm http://www.asbestoswise.com.au/information-and-resources/asbestos-removal-and-safe-handling/
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