Asbestos Hazards & Removal Health Risk of Asbestos Exposure In 2013, there are 2538 deaths in the UK caused by mesothelioma. In 2013, there are 477 deaths in the UK caused by asbestosis. Health conditions caused by asbestos: Cancer Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestos Cancer Other conditions Asbestosis Lung Disease COPD Asbestos exposure occurrence Military Battleships…
Read MoreIn buildings constructed before 2000, there is a chance your establishment was built with asbestos-containing materials. We have a legal duty to ourselves and those around us to protect our health against this silent killer. A practical approach to locating the presence of asbestos is undergoing an Asbestos Management Survey. Everyone is at risk, and…
Read MoreConducting an asbestos survey is the best way to effectively manage asbestos and to reduce the risk of coming in contact with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). Once you have decided to have a survey, you can then develop a strategy to remediate in the most effective way. At Blue A LTD we are experienced in the…
Read MoreAsbestos is an insulation that had been widely manufactured in products like ceiling tiles, pipe insulation, some boilers and sprayed on coatings during the 1950s through the 1990s. It was finally banned in 1999 when it was discovered that serious fatal lung diseases could result from inhaling loose asbestos fibres. Asbestos comes in all shapes,…
Read MoreIn order to locate any dangerous asbestos carrying materials before the refurbishment is attempted an asbestos refurbishment survey is required by law under the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2012. The survey is intrusive and must cover each area designated for refurbishment. The survey is carried out before refurbish begins, and the survey must be…
Read MoreThe cost of asbestos disposal in the UK may vary somewhat depending on where you live and the quantity of asbestos you have that needs to be removed. Significant asbestos removal should always be done by a professional. Our Blue A LTD professionals are fully trained and prepared to perform the job according to HSE…
Read MoreBack in the day, a lot of buildings were constructed with asbestos. Why do you ask? Well, at the time, people were unaware of the dangers and simply saw the potential of this strong, corrosion-resistant building material, which is not only flexible but also, that can stand the test of time and has fire-protection properties!…
Read MoreSo, asbestos – most of us have heard about it, but what do you really know about the once-popular building material? If there is one thing you should know it’s that it is a very dangerous substance that despite being banned in the UK over 30 years ago, is still present in a lot of…
Read MoreBack in the late 1800s, a huge amount of fibrous material with great adaptability and strength was discovered in Canada. Immediately, builders and construction workers everywhere saw this as an opportunity to make use of a raw material for the building of houses, factories, businesses, etc. The brilliance that asbestos seemed to deliver to the…
Read MoreSo, you think you might have an asbestos problem and want to act fast to prevent any further exposure to the harmful building material – great, but how do you go about finding a person for the job? Asbestos should be handled with care and although it was used for several years, the fact that…
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