Reduce & Remove Asbestos Dust Safely
Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres that were extensively used in building products due to their insulating and fire-proof properties and overall strength. Over time, it has become known that inhaling asbestos fibres can cause diseases such as pleural plaques, asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.
As such, it’s extremely important that you take the proper precautions when trying to remove asbestos from your home.
When researching asbestos removal you’ll always come across two terms – friable and non-friable. Non-friable means that the asbestos fibres are in the product held solidly and are less likely to become airborne unless the product is damaged. Friable asbestos products are loosely packed and can be crushed easily in the hand leading to airborne dust.
This dust can be deadly and in itself can lead to illnesses already discussed. Therefore, if you’re going to be working with asbestos it’s important that you use common sense. Here’s some tips to reduce and remove asbestos dust while you’re working:- Read the rest of this entry »
