What
													is asbestos?
											
											
												Asbestos is a group of naturally-occurring minerals composed of
												flexible, soft fibres that are resistant to heat and chemical. There are
												6 primary types of asbestos, namely, amosite, actinolite, crocidolite,
												anthophyllite, chrysotile and tremolite.Since asbestos is resistant to
												corrosion, heat and electricity, it used to be a popular additive to a
												variety of products and widely used in construction. Asbestos is also an
												effective insulator. But, exposure to asbestos is highly toxic. If
												asbestos dust is ingested or inhaled, the mineral fibres can get trapped
												in the body permanently. It can cause scarring, inflammation and genetic
												damage. Asbestos exposure also causes mesothelioma and other forms of
												cancer. This is why you need to let professionals conduct a survey of
												your residential or commercial site before you can go ahead with your
												refurbishment plans. If the site contains asbestos, it is important that
												asbestos is removed expertly and safely. 
										 
										
											
												
												How
													do I know if I have asbestos in my office or home?
											
											
												There might be asbestos in your home or office, especially in the
												shingles, ceiling or floor tiles, siding, garage roofs and so on. The
												only way to know if there is asbestos is to have professionals from an
												asbestos removal company survey your home or office. If you are planning
												a refurbishment or if suspect materials are damaged, you can reach out
												to Asbestos Removal Team Wallasey Ltd. Our technicians are highly
												trained, experienced and accredited professionals who will carry out the
												necessary tests. 
										 
										
											
												
												What
													are the health risks from asbestos?
											
											
												When asbestos is inhaled or ingested at large volumes, it can cause
												mesothelioma and asbestosis. The more asbestos is ingested, the bigger
												the risks of contracting cancer and other diseases.Typically, there is
												no safe level of asbestos exposure. This is why you need to make sure
												that asbestos removal and disposal is handled only by professionals. If
												the fibres become airborne, they can end up getting inhaled and causing
												genetic damage. 
										 
										
											
												
												Is
													it safe to collect asbestos sample and test it myself?
											
											
												When asbestos is not touched or disturbed, it is relatively harmless.
												But, when asbestos is damaged, the fibres can become airborne and cause
												cancer of the lung and other illnesses. So, we do not recommend that you
												try to collect asbestos sample yourself. You should only trust an
												accredited and licensed professional. Our team of technicians are
												licensed asbestos removal specialists and they can help you in
												collecting asbestos sample and testing it. They will make sure that
												asbestos is collected safely 
										 
										
											
												
												Why
													is it important to carry out a risk assessment before starting the
													process of asbestos removal?
											
											
												Before starting the process of asbestos removal, a risk assessment must
												be carried out so that necessary precautions can be put in place.
												Asbestos risk assessments are conducted to control the risks associated
												with asbestos removal and making sure that a safe working environmentcan
												be created for the workers. Generally, asbestos risk assessment includes
												the volume of asbestos, the asbestos type that will be removed, the
												types of control that will be utilised to reduce asbestos exposure,
												information regarding where the asbestos waste will be managed and much
												more. 
										 
										
											
												
												What
													type of materials is asbestos found in?
											
											
												Asbestos is found in building materials and some of the common materials
												include cement pipes, window glazing, duct tape/paper, stucco, cement
												board, plaster wall joints, vinyl floor tile, pipe insulation and
												fittings, sink insulation, ceiling tiles and panels, poured flooring,
												textured coatings and paints, furnace insulation, fire blankets, asphalt
												flooring, HVAC duct insulation, toilet tanks, roofing shingles, vinyl
												wall coverings, packing materials, AIB (asbestos insulation board) and
												so on.These are only a few of the common building materials that might
												contain asbestos. You can consult our technicians for final
												recommendations. 
										 
										
											
												
												Is
													a single exposure to asbestos dangerous to my health?
											
											
												As we have mentioned, there is no safe level of asbestos exposure. When
												asbestos is inhaled, most of it gets trapped within the mucus membranes
												of the throat and nose. But, when asbestos reaches the lungs, it becomes
												a danger to health. Mesothelioma and asbestosis are related to asbestos
												exposure.