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Understanding the Asbestos Removal Process

What happens during professional asbestos removal – from inspection and planning to containment, removal, disposal and clearance.

JP Franklin asbestos team 2 min read Updated First published

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Quick answer

Professional asbestos removal follows a set sequence: survey and testing, an asbestos removal control plan, notifying WorkSafe and neighbours, isolating the area, wet removal of whole pieces, double-bagging and labelled disposal, decontamination, and – where required – an independent clearance inspection.

When you find asbestos in your Ellerslie home, it’s understandable to feel panic, because it’s hazardous. However, it’s critical to leave it alone and not to disturb it. Unfortunately, disturbing asbestos releases more fibres into the air, increasing your risk of inhalation. However, it’s vital to bite the bullet and remove it. Here’s what the asbestos removal process entails so that you have a better understanding as to why removal is safer than ignoring it.

Recognising The Purpose Of Removal

The first step in removing asbestos is to understand why it needs to be removed. Most people have a basic understanding of what it is, and that it’s unsafe to be exposed to asbestos. Many people fear that when it is dismantled during removal, it will contaminate the environment around it. Fortunately, the removal process is easily executed if done by a professional, because they know how to contain the fibres and keep them from spreading. If you ignore the asbestos, the fibres could eventually contaminate your air supply, leading to a higher risk of asbestosis, mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses.

Hire A Professional

Although the process of removal looks simple enough, you shouldn’t try to remove it yourself. Because it’s essential to keep it contained, you should always rely on a professional to do the job for you. They have the qualifications, experience and licensing needed to remove and dispose of it safely. When the asbestos removal process is completed, you don’t need to fear any longer. For this reason, it’s always better to have it removed instead of ignoring it for fear of causing worsened exposure.

The removal company will seal their work area and use air filtration equipment to ensure that surrounding areas are safe from contamination and spreading fibres. Once the space is cleaned, treated and decontaminated, and the asbestos has been disposed of, there’ll be a follow-up inspection to ensure that the area is non-toxic.

Conclusion

Asbestos in your home is something that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Asbestos removal service providers in Ellerslie recommend that you get your home inspected by professionals so that they can begin the removal process sooner rather than later. Live without worry, and call JP Franklin Asbestos for safe and professional asbestos removal services in Ellerslie.

Official guidance

This guide is general information, not health, legal or engineering advice. For your property, talk to a licensed asbestos professional. Originally published on asbestosremovalservices.co.nz.

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