Asbestos remains one of the most misunderstood construction materials still found within older UK properties. Many homeowners and business owners assume every asbestos-containing material automatically requires the same removal process, but the reality is far more nuanced. Different asbestos products present different levels of risk depending on their condition, how easily fibres can be released, […]
Each year from the 1st to the 7th of April, Asbestos Awareness Week serves as an important reminder that asbestos is not just a problem of the past. Although it was banned in the UK many years ago, it remains present in a huge number of properties, particularly those built or refurbished before 2000. Across […]
Why PPE Is a Must for Asbestos Removal When asbestos is disturbed, it releases microscopic fibres into the air that cannot be seen, smelt, or felt. Once inhaled, those fibres lodge deep inside the lungs where the body cannot remove them. Over time this can lead to devastating diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and […]
