Where is Asbestos?

Asbestos can be found in numerous places and the worrying factor is that in most cases, people aren’t even aware that it’s there. This is why it’s so important to contact us for a no-obligation discussion about how we can help you assess any risk and so avoid the potential to receive personal fines up to £20,000 or imprisonment of up to two years.

This page highlights the many areas that asbestos could be present and shows that beyond seemingly innocent building features, the picture can be far from rosy.

Please do also look at some of our safety tips if you're considering removing asbestos yourself.

	AIB Ceiling Tiles

	AIB Above door Panel

	Asbestos Cement Soffits

	Asbestos Cement Kicking Board beneath Windows

	Asbestos Cement Roof Sheeting

	Amosite water cistern behind Stud wall

	Asbestos Cement Cowl

	Damp Course

	AIB Fire Break Behind Suspended Ceiling

	Vinyl Floor Tiles

	Asbestos Gasket

	Exhaust Flue hidden behind Stud Wall

	Sink Pad attached to underneath of Sink

	Stairwell Nosing

Asbestos Safety Tips

Safe Asbestos Cement Removal

Asbestos cement can be safely removed by remembering these basic rules:

• Prepare the work area - remove any unnecessary items, cover the floor and surfaces with disposable polythene sheeting.
• Wear protective clothing- disposable overall with hood, face mask rated for use with asbestos and rubber or disposable gloves. This can be purchased from a good safety shop, or from the net. We recommend:
  
  AMS unit 1
  9 Cannon Lane
  Tonbridge
  Kent
  TN9 1PP
  Tel: 01732 368359

• Damp down - use a plant sprayer or hosepipe but don't soak the area as this will make cleaning up more difficult.
• Remove the asbestos without breaking it up, wrap in polythene sheeting or bags and seal with tape.
• Visually inspect the area and clear up any debris by hand - wipe down with disposable damp clothes. Never use a vacuum cleaner as this will just spread dust around.
• Pick up polythene sheeting and remove protective clothing and dispose of both as asbestos waste.
• Wash hands and face after the job is completed.

Disposal of Asbestos Waste

Asbestos cement can be disposed of free of charge by householders at most Civic Amenities Sites. If as a house holder, you intend to transport asbestos cement waste in your own vehicle, you do not need to be a registered carrier provided that it is your own waste.

However, you should take the following steps to ensure that asbestos does not contaminate your car:

• Spray sheets of asbestos cement with water.
• Double wrap or double bag the asbestos cement with heavy duty polythene.
• Ensure the wrapping is secured with tape.
• Make sure vehicle occupants do not have access to the asbestos waste.