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During the demolition of a building, it is quite common for the workforce to find asbestos present. Because of how dangerous it is to inhale asbestos fibres, any asbestos found must be completely isolated and removed from the building without releasing any fibres into the atmosphere.

Most demolition companies will therefore have an environmental division to take care of this process without affecting the surroundings of the building. It is extremely important to comply with all legislations regarding asbestos because of how potentially hazardous it is.

Whenever asbestos is found on a demolition site, a specialist team fitted with suitable protective gear and separate air supplies will enter and safely remove the asbestos. This can take a long time as they have to ensure that ALL traces of asbestos are completely removed from the building and from the air inside the building. It is then transferred to air-tight bags to be disposed of in keeping with regulations. Only when the area has been completely cleared of all traces of asbestos can the demolition work continue.

It is important to conduct a comprehensive site survey initially in order to locate any Asbestos as this will save you unexpected down time once the demolition process has begun. The removal of Asbestos materials takes precedence over other activities on site in order to protect all staff working on site.

Asbestos is still found in homes, hospitals and schools among other places, mainly in the walls and ceilings. Since its dangers were discovered its use has sharply declined and there are laws in place to prevent it being used to the point where it would be hazardous.

Discovery of asbestos in a building often causes alarm among people living and working in it. Usually this alarm is not justified. Providing the asbestos is well maintained and preferably covered by an impermeable layer of paint or other material so that it is not releasing dust, it does not present any hazard to health. It is only the inhalation of loose asbestos fibres which causes disease.

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