Asbestos Removal

An independent assessor will work alongside us to monitor the work site during the removal process. Once all the asbestos has been removed, the assessor will carry out final tests to ensure that the site is clear of asbestos fibres. They will then issue a clearance certificate which we pass onto our client to give assurance that all is safe to return. *Information found in the Health and Safety Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016, Section 41, and Section 42.

It is safe to remove asbestos if all regulations and guidelines/codes of practice are followed. This can include setting up an enclosure air extraction system and ensuring that no fibres can be released from the site. All licensed and certified removalists, and tools that were used during the removal process must be decontaminated before exiting the work site. Together these steps ensure that the removal is safe and there is no chance of spreading asbestos fibres or dust. *Information found in the Health and Safety Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016, Section 39, and Section 40.  

Asbestos poses a danger if it is disturbed. If asbestos is in a good and stable condition, does not pose a risk of being disturbed, and the correct procedures are followed as per the asbestos regulations and guidelines, it may not be reasonable or practicable to remove. The PCBU or the Homeowner must put other control measures in place to make sure that people are not exposed to airborne asbestos. These control measures include enclosing, encapsulating, or sealing the asbestos. *Information found in the Health and Safety at Work Act, Approved Code of Practice, Management and Removal of Asbestos 2016, Section 8.3 to Section 8.5. 

Buildings built, altered, or refurbished from the 1900’s are likely to contain materials made with asbestos. Buildings built after 2000 are less likely to contain asbestos, but some may still. Asbestos was used due to its fire-retardant nature and for insulation. Asbestos containing materials include textured ceilings, vinyl with backing paper, cement sheets, soffits, cement roofing, gable ends, lath and plaster, cement pipes, fuse boxes, hot water cylinders, fireplaces, and many more. *Information found in the Health and Safety at Work Act, Approved Code of Practice, Management and Removal of Asbestos 2016, Section 2.4.4 and Section 2.4.5.