Let the professionals remove asbestos

16 May 2017

If you plan to renovate your home, there are a lot of factors to consider. There’s the cost, the materials and the logistics, to name but a few. However, probably the most important element often gets forgotten. The work that it is involved in a renovation often includes ‘ripping out’ existing materials and this is where the danger lies.

If your home or place of business was built during the last century, there is a very real possibility that your building may contain asbestos. For this reason, it is imperative that you get professional asbestos surveyors to take a look at your building prior to commencement of work.

Asbestos Removal and Disposal

Whatever your reasons are for needing to renovate, you must never attempt to remove or dispose asbestos from your property yourself. Asbestos fibres that are released when it’s disturbed are highly carcinogenic and can cause lasting damage, even if exposed to it just the once.  

Legal Obligation

If Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) are found in your place of work, you have an obligation under law to enlist the help of professionals in the field of asbestos removal. Upon discovering it, your first call should be to an asbestos abatement company to assess and identify possible risks.

At OHSS Safety Consultants, Ireland, we can help you create a contingency plan for your business for use in the event that you uncover some of this hazardous material. We can also help you to adhere to any and all asbestos regulations in place.

If you would like assistance in all matters asbestos, then give us a call anytime on 01 690 5907 or visit our website http://ohss.ie for more information.

The subject of asbestos removal is a very serious one, simply because it is so dangerous. Make sure you don’t fail to meet your obligations to those around you in the working environment and contact an asbestos removal professional if you suspect asbestos if present.

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