Asbestos Removal Lewisham

Asbestos Removal Lewisham

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    Removing Hazardous Material

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

    The act of disposing hazardous waste alongside non-hazardous material at the same landfill site was banned in July, 2004. The Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) came into effect on 16 July 2005, which mandates waste producers to ensure their waste is compliant.

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    Asbestos Professionals on Roof

    Did You Know?

    A large amount of waste asbestos in Lewisham 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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    Lewisham Asbestos Removal

    Dedicated Asbestos Experts

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

    • 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 conclusion of work, plus documented copies are retained on file for three years in full conformity with Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

    Under the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005, waste consignment notes must be finalised 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?

    Predominantly used as a building compound during the last century, asbestos is a fibrous mineral which is now known to be exceptionally hazardous to health.

    Due to its common strength, as well as heat resistant characteristics, 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 types of asbestos have varying degrees of danger, all asbestos is considered perilous to health.

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

    Caution Asbestos Sign

    Why Is Asbestos Hazardous?

    Asbestos becomes hazardous when the fibres are damaged or interrupted, and are released into the atmosphere.

    If those fibres are inhaled, it can lead to a variety 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 investigations attempted to categorise toxicity levels in asbestos, and concluded that Chrysolite, the serpentine asbestos category, is by far the poorest in terms of hazardous to health.

    Pile of Broken Asbestos Roof Sheets

    Types of Asbestos

    There are six kinds 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 variety to come under the serpentine group, which incidentally is the most lethal.

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

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

    Although not as toxic as serpentine-based asbestos, they are still considered 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!