Asbestos Removal Folkestone

Asbestos Removal Folkestone

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    Collecting Hazardous Waste

    The combining of various types of dangerous waste, such as asbestos with non hazardous material is prohibited.

    The act of disposing hazardous waste with non-hazardous waste at the same landfill site was barred in July, 2004. The Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) came into force on 16 July 2005, which requires waste producers to certify their waste is compliant.

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    Asbestos Professionals on Roof

    Did You Know?

    A large amount of waste asbestos in Folkestone is corrugated roofing. According to The Land Registry, more than half (55%) of all industrial & commercial properties in the UK contain a white asbestos cement roof with fibre content between 10-15%

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    Folkestone Asbestos Removal

    Dedicated Asbestos Specialists

    With over 25 years knowledge, we securely and safely collect all types of hazardous materials for customers in Folkestone:

    • Corrugated Garage Roofs
    • Cement Roofing Shingles
    • Guttering, Fascias & Soffits
    • Millboard
    • Rollboard Insulation
    • Suspended Ceiling Tiles
    • Floor Tiles
    • Artex Textured Ceilings & Walls
    • Acoustic & Decorative Ceiling Plasters
    • Cement Pipes
    • Heating & Ventilation Duct Insulation
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    Waste Consignment Note

    We supply a ‘Waste Consignment Note’ issued on completion of work, plus documented copies are kept on file for three years in full conformity with Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

    Under the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005, waste consignment notes should be completed either by the producer or the carrier with detailed information relating to key data, including:

    • Quantity in Kilograms
    • Chemical & Biological Components of Waste with Concentrations
    • Physical Form
    • Hazard Code(s)
    • Container Type, Number & Size
    • Proper Shipping Name
    • Any Special Handling Requirements
    Asbestos Fibres

    What is Asbestos?

    Primarily used as a building component during the last century, asbestos is a fibrous mineral which is now known to be extremely dangerous to health.

    Due to its natural strength, as well as heat resistant capabilities, it understandably made for a suitable building material if it were not so bad for one’s health.

    Composed of several minerals, asbestos belongs to the serpentine and amphibole groups of rock minerals.

    Whilst different varieties of asbestos have varying degrees of danger, all asbestos is considered dangerous to health.

    Anyone in contact with asbestos fibres is at serious risk of developing countless forms of cancer.

    Caution Asbestos Sign

    Why Is Asbestos Hazardous?

    Asbestos becomes toxic when the fibres are damaged or disturbed, and are set free into the atmosphere.

    If those fibres are inhaled, it can lead to a number of diseases, of which most are difficult to treat and can become fatal.

    These include:

    • lung cancer
    • ovarian cancer
    • malignant mesothelioma
    • laryngeal cancer
    • asbestosis
    • pleural thickening

    Many respected health agencies classify every kind of asbestos as being carcinogenic.

    Some of these examinations attempted to classify toxicity levels in asbestos, and concluded that Chrysolite, the serpentine asbestos category, is by far the worst in terms of danger to health.

    Pile of Broken Asbestos Roof Sheets

    Types of Asbestos

    There are six varieties of asbestos, which come under either the amphibole or serpentine mineral groups, which are:

    • Chrysotile (White Asbestos)
    • Amosite (Brown Asbestos)
    • Anthophyllite
    • Crocidolite (Blue Asbestos)
    • Actinolite
    • Tremolite

    Chrysolite is the only type to come under the serpentine group, which incidentally is the most lethal.

    Its form is commonly formed of curly fibres and sheet crystals.

    The remaining five come under the Amphibole group which have different fibres, repeatedly described as needle-shaped.

    Although not as lethal as serpentine-based asbestos, they are still regarded as being highly dangerous.

    Do you need an asbestos survey? Let us help!

    We have the capability to provide a high quality and efficient service, to locate and identify any suspect hazardous materials. Our service is fast and efficient, backed up by extremely competitive rates. So speak to KD Asbestos first!