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If you discover asbestos in your home, the only safe option is to hire an asbestos removal service to dispose of this harmful substance. What can you expect to happen during this procedure?
Notifications
Firstly the removal service will make sure that the relevant notifications have been lodged with the safety regulator. They will then talk to anyone else who may be affected by the work. Your neighbours may be concerned by what is happening and will need reassuring and possibly some advice on how to keep themselves safe.
Signage
Once the plan for the work has been agreed upon, the removal service will set up signage and barricades for safety. It is important that workers and members of the public are aware of where the work will be carried out, and that it is not possible for anyone to stumble upon an area where asbestos is being removed.
Plastic walls
Next, the specific areas of the building that are being worked on will have to be isolated. This will be done by using double layers of plastic to seal off the doorways to the relevant rooms. No one will pass through this plastic unless they are authorised and have the necessary protective clothing and equipment.
Removal
The materials that contain asbestos will now be carefully removed. How this is done will depend on the exact area being treated. The service will try to remove sheets whole to avoid breakages. If the ceiling is being treated, any insulation will be removed as being potentially contaminated. The floor will be covered to catch any dust, and water sprays will be used to help keep asbestos dust in place.
Vacuuming
Once the materials have been removed it will be necessary to remove any remaining dust. Some exposed surfaces will have to be sealed. The work will not be signed off until the removal service is certain there is no asbestos dust remaining on site.
Transport
Finally, the removed asbestos will be securely transported to a registered waste processing facility, usually double-wrapped in plastic to ensure there is no danger. The work will be inspected and a certificate will be issued. The property will now be safe and you will be able to return.
This process may seem disruptive but will ensure that asbestos does not pose a risk to human health. Always use a professional asbestos removal service to ensure the job is done safely and effectively.
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