![]() The Council does not identify or remove asbestos from properties. We suggest you contact a licensed asbestos removal contractor.: Find asbestos removal contractors. Household Waste Sites can accept a limited amount of asbestos from householders: 3 bin bags or 4 sheets of approx 3ft by 8ft. |
![]() Asbestos insulating board ceiling tiles, partition walls, service duct covers, fire breaks, heater cupboards, door panels, lift shafts linings, fire surrounds, soffits, etc.; Asbestos cement products such as roof and wall cladding, bath panels, boiler and incinerator flues, fire surrounds, gutters, rainwater pipes, water tanks, etc; and. |
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![]() There are 3,000, deaths each year in the UK as a direct result of asbestos exposure which underlines the critical importance of managing asbestos correctly. If you would like any further information or help with types of asbestos, asbestos removal, white asbestos, blue asbestos, brown asbestos, chrysotile asbestos or where dangerous asbestos can be found ie damaged artex asbestos ceilings, kindly contact us on 01375 366 700. |
![]() Paint indoor materials with an alkali resistant paint such as PVA emulsion, and never scrape, sand, drill or saw asbestos materials. Always seek advice before thinking of removing asbestos and follow the basic rules below if carrying out asbestos cement removal work. |
![]() Sprayed coatings, pipe insulation and asbestos insulating board AIB are thought to be the most dangerous due to their high content of asbestos and crumbly nature. Widely known for its fireproofing abilities, asbestos was a common ingredient in insulating products. |
![]() For these reasons, asbestos is used for insulation in buildings and as an ingredient in a number of products, such as roofing shingles, water supply lines, and fire blankets, as well as clutches and brake linings, gaskets, and pads for automobiles. The main forms of asbestos are chrysotile white asbestos and crocidolite blue asbestos. |
![]() Most asbestos removal work should only be attempted by a licensed contractor although some work is non-licenced, depending on risk. You can learn more about asbestos removal on the Health and Safety Executive website, including a list of licensed asbestos removal contractors. |
![]() Work with asbestos cement and work with materials of bitumen, plastic, resins or rubber which contain asbestos does not require a licence.However, a detailed risk assessment will be required and for most practical purposes it will be safer to employ a licensed contractor. |
![]() The use of trained professionals to repair or remove materials that contain asbestos is encouraged. Materials such as sprayed asbestos coatings, asbestos lagging / insulation or asbestos insulating board, should only be removed by a contractor licensed by the Health and Safety Executive HSE. |