Managing Asbestos

Four Simple Steps to Effectively Managing Asbestos

If you suspect or know of asbestos containing material(s) in a property then carry out the following:

·         Employ an environmental professional to take a sample of the material and determine if it does contain asbestos.  They should be able to tell you the type and percentage of asbestos from the lab results.

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·         If the material does contain asbestos then have an intrusive asbestos survey carried out to determine the nature and extent of all potential asbestos containing materials within the property.  In older properties it is likely that that there was more than one type of ACM used.  This will involve cutting open small openings in walls/ floors/ ceilings etc. to fully assess all potential ACM.  

·         Once the intrusive survey is complete have the environmental professional pull together a plan for dealing with the ACM.  Some may require to be removed some may not, depending on location and whether or not it is not going to be disturbed. 

·         Be prepared, asbestos abatement can be complex, timely and costly!  It can often take a lot of man hours to complete the removal of asbestos properly and most importantly safely. 

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.