Asbestos: When It’s A Problem And How To Get Rid Of It
Where Might Asbestos Be Found?
If your business is undergoing renovations, the construction crew may suspect the presence of asbestos in:
- Insulation in walls and around water pipes
- Roofing shingles or siding
- Vinyl floor tiles
- Ceiling tiles
- Plaster
- Roofing compounds including tar paper, spackling, sealants, paint, putty, caulking, or drywall
When Is Asbestos Dangerous?
Many people believe that asbestos is always dangerous, but this is actually a myth. Asbestos is highly dangerous when it is disturbed, and undisturbed asbestos was not always required to be removed. This is why you may still find asbestos in buildings that were constructed before 1990. When asbestos is disturbed, small particles can get into the air and become hazardous. If your workplace is undergoing renovations or there is a severe incident that disrupts the structure, walls, or roof, you and your employees could be at risk for asbestos exposure.
What To Do If Your Business Has Asbestos
If the crew performing renovations suspects the presence of asbestos or asbestos-containing material, they will stop work immediately and request asbestos testing from a certified professional. If any employees are in the building they will be asked to leave. The only people in the asbestos-contaminated area will be asbestos abatement specialists or other qualified workers. If asbestos is found, it must be removed by a certified asbestos abatement specialist. Once the asbestos is fully removed, a qualified tester must certify that the air is safe before renovations can continue and employees are allowed back into the facility.
Asbestos Abatement In Calgary
If you suspect the presence of asbestos or asbestos-containing material has been found in your workplace, call an asbestos abatement specialist right away. The removal of asbestos needs to be handled by certified professionals with the proper training so that asbestos removal can take place in a safe and effective manner. At 24/7 Restoration in Calgary, we are certified to safely and reliably abate all hazardous materials. Our asbestos removal team will have your building asbestos-free so you can quickly get back to business as usual. For asbestos removal, call 24/7 Restoration at 1-403-247-4365 or fill out the contact form.
FAQ
Q: What exactly is asbestos?
A: Asbestos is a name for a group of minerals found naturally occurring in the environment that have been harvested and used to make consumer goods. The minerals are:
- Tremolite
- Actinolite
- Amosite
- Crocidolite
- Anthophyllite
Q: How is asbestos dangerous to humans?
A: Asbestos exposure can cause many health complications to those who inhale or ingest the particles. Diseases and health concerns such as:
- Cancer, specifically mesothelioma
- Other cancers such as ovarian, lung, and laryngeal
- A chronic lung disease known as asbestosis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Q: How is asbestos disposed of?
A: The asbestos abatement specialists at 24/7 Restoration will place all asbestos-containing materials into sealed bags and transport them to an approved landfill to be buried. Asbestos is carefully handled so that everything is contained and no particles can become air-borne. Once disposed of, it is left undisturbed so that it is no longer dangerous.
