For those who are thinking on improving their home with a renovation project, if you suspect that asbestos materials have been used in the construction of the building, it is important to notify any tradespeople you use.
The same thing applies to any repair or maintenance work you have planned for the near future. When you bring in contractors, maintenance workers or builders to help with the project at any stage, you need to inform them of this fact.
By doing this you can help to reduce the chances that any asbestos-containing materials will be disturbed. The Health and Safety Executive advises householders to consider the use of asbestos removal contractors to dispose of or encapsulate these products to make them safe.
These trained professionals will be able to give the go ahead for the planned work to continue.
And if you are going to embark on DIY work yourself, it is crucial that you put on the correct protective equipment as well as following the recommended methods for safe working. Also, remember that asbestos has to be disposed of legally in accordance with current hazardous waste procedures.
If you want to find out more about this then you can get information on the HSE website.
