Asbestos must be
inhaled to cause disease. The health
risk is considered minimal for asbestos containing materials (ACM) in good
condition, in an inaccessible location and protected from damage. Where damage or disturbance cannot be
controlled, or where deterioration is due to natural causes, management of the
exposure risk can be difficult. The
following are examples whereby ACM may be disturbed and could cause a health
risk:
·
Disturbing loose-fill vermiculite insulation
which may contain asbestos
·
Removing deteriorating roofing shingles and
siding containing asbestos, or tampering with roofing
felt that contains asbestos
·
Ripping away old asbestos insulation from
around a hot water tank
·
Sanding or scraping vinyl asbestos floor tiles
·
Breaking apart acoustical ceilings tiles
containing asbestos
·
Sanding plaster containing asbestos, or
sanding or disturbing acoustical plaster that gives ceilings and walls a soft,
textured look
·
Sanding or scraping older waterbased asbestos
coatings such as roofing compounds, spackling, sealants, paint, putty, caulking
or drywall
·
Sawing, drilling or smoothing rough edges of
new or old asbestos materials
Asbestos abatement
should be carried out by professionals following government regulations and
site specific requirements. Moderate and
high risk projects require air monitoring and precautions must be taken to
protect workers and others nearby. If
you require further information about asbestos abatement contact Enviromarc at:
info@enviromarc.com
or (1) 780 533 3033. www.enviromarc.com
Jo Campbell
Enviromarc 780 933 9113 c
780 533 3033 p
ww.enviromarc.com
jcampbell@enviromarc.com
Jo has
worked in the Environmental Industry, both in Europe and North America for over
thirteen years, and created Enviromarc to provide a comprehensive range of
environmental support services to small, medium and large sized environmental
companies. The business approach adopted
by Enviromarc allows project flexibility and some of the lowest field and
professional rates in the industry, with absolutely no compromise on quality!
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