Category Archives: Asbestos Removal

What are the health risks from asbestos?

Posted on 28th June 2017 by Asbestos Waste Solutions Limited

This month, Asbestos Waste Solutions is giving a detailed explanation of serious health conditions caused by asbestos exposure. Thousands of people across the world are affected by asbestos-related diseases and it’s the mission of the asbestos disposal industry to see this number decrease by removing and destroying asbestos in a safe, controlled way. Here are … Continue reading →

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How Long Does Asbestos Removal Take?

Posted on 28th April 2017 by Asbestos Waste Solutions Limited

The time it takes to remove asbestos from a building varies greatly from project to project. Factors such as the amount of asbestos to be removed, access to the asbestos, materials required for removal and equipment logistics, all contribute to the timeframe in which a removal can be completed. Then there is the abatement period … Continue reading →

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What Does Asbestos Look Like and Where Can It Be Found?

Posted on 21st December 2016 by Asbestos Waste Solutions Limited

Although much has been said about how dangerous the presence of asbestos can be, many people remain unaware of how asbestos manifests in the home or throughout a commercial/industrial building. In this article, we’re highlighting what asbestos looks like, and where it might be commonly located, as well as why it might have been used … Continue reading →

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Common Myths About Asbestos

Posted on 28th November 2016 by Asbestos Waste Solutions Limited

Asbestos has been used here in the UK for many years, and while asbestos has been banned as a construction material for decades now, it is still present throughout many buildings in the country. While we know that asbestos is a dangerous material, being responsible for thousands of fatalities – particularly where labourers are concerned … Continue reading →

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What to Do If You’re Exposed to Asbestos

Posted on 28th September 2016 by Asbestos Waste Solutions Limited

Formerly one of the most popular building materials in the country, asbestos poses a serious health risk to anyone who is exposed to it. While asbestos has been illegal to use in construction for many years now, it is still present in older buildings throughout the country, which is why it is still a threat … Continue reading →

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Removing asbestos from your home

Posted on 19th April 2016 by Asbestos Waste Solutions Limited

Since the dangerous effects of asbestos were widely publicised and the material was banned in 1999, strict laws have been put in place regarding its removal and disposal as it is now considered to be hazardous waste. The extensive use of asbestos in the construction industry means that if your home was built before 2000, … Continue reading →

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Asbestos in your home: How to detect and deal with it

Posted on 30th March 2016 by Asbestos Waste Solutions Limited

Despite its widespread use since the mid-19th century, the harmful properties of asbestos have since rendered it unusable. That said, there is a chance that homes built before asbestos was banned in 1999 may still contain this hazardous material. This article will act as a guide on asbestos in the home, so you are fully … Continue reading →

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