![]() What is asbestos waste? Asbestos is hazardous waste and cannot be recycled or reused. To find out more about the dangers of asbestos, see the Environment Agency website and asbestos the hidden killer. None of the boroughs and districts in Surrey offer an asbestos removal or collection service. |
![]() recognizing that the most efficient way to eliminate asbestos-related diseases is to stop the use of all types of asbestos.; providing information about solutions for replacing asbestos with safer substitutes and developing economic and technological mechanisms to stimulate its replacement.; taking measures to prevent exposure to asbestos in place and during asbestos removal abatement.; |
![]() Breathing in asbestos fibres is dangerous and can lead to asbestos related lung diseases, including cancers, which can take many years to develop. If you have any concerns about the presence of asbestos in your home or workplace, the best place to get advice from is the Health and Safety Executive. |
![]() The potential public health consequences of such incidents have been explored. Considering the available information on asbestos exposure levels in the context of the epidemiological evidence, from both occupational and environmental exposure studies, it is clear that, if appropriate clean-up procedures are followed, there is no significant public health risk resulting from asbestos exposures from large scale fires. |
![]() textured decorative coating such as Artex textured coatings contain a small amount of asbestos the asbestos is well bonded and fibres are not easily released however, it is still an asbestos product, and as such, needs to be worked with safely. |
![]() For more information on what to do with asbestos see Lancashire County Council disposal of asbestos. Householders can take small amounts of asbestos to the tip Household Waste Recycling Centre but it will only be accepted if wrapped in heavy duty polythene sheets. |
![]() Work with asbestos cement and work with materials of bitumen, plastic, resins or rubber which contain asbestos does not require a licence.However, a detailed risk assessment will be required and for most practical purposes it will be safer to employ a licensed contractor. |
![]() Make sure you do not sand, drill or saw asbestos materials while carrying out any DIY work in the home, and always inform any builders, maintenance workers or contractors that there are asbestos materials in your home before they start any work. |
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![]() Charles Pickles, an independent asbestos campaigner who until recently worked as an asbestos consultant, said: In the 60s and 70s we all knew that smoking was dangerous, then suddenly we became aware that passive smoking could cause cancer as well. |
![]() The removal of asbestos containing material is best carried out by accredited asbestos removal specialists. See Asbestos Removals Contractors Association external website for a list of local companies which can remove asbestos. Should you be minded to remove and dispose of asbestos containing materials yourself there are several precautions that you need to take. |