Asbestos Removal Blackpool
Avanti is a local HSE licensed asbestos removals company working in Blackpool and across Lancashire. For information on all our asbestos services, call us on 0333 3355974.
All residential property built prior to 1999 is likely to have been constructed using ACMs (Asbestos Containing Materials). Asbestos was extensively used in insulation and plasterwork because it was cheap and readily available. In the majority of homes, the asbestos is low risk. If, however, it’s disturbed or damaged as a result of DIY or refurbishment, it can release hazardous fibres into the air.
Why are Asbestos Fibres Dangerous?
The microscopic fibres that make up asbestos are hazardous if they’re inhaled over a period of time. This is because they can lodge in your lungs and may cause chronic, or fatal diseases. There are a number of useful resources on management of ACMs in the home on the HSE asbestos website. If you discover damaged asbestos, licensed asbestos removal in Blackpool is recommended.
Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) can no longer be used in the construction of commercial buildings. The deadly legacy of their use lives on, though. There are around 1.5million buildings in the UK that were constructed prior to 1999 when it was banned. These contain upward of 6 million tonnes of ACMs. Asbestos poses a serious health hazard to anyone who inhales it. For this reason ACMs need to be carefully managed.
Who is Responsible for Asbestos Management?
Anyone who owns or manages a commercial building constructed prior to 1999 has a legal duty to locate and manage ACMs on the premises. This requires an Asbestos Management Survey to locate ACMs. Any major refurbishment or demolition planning must be preceded by a mandatory R&D asbestos survey. If asbestos is found, it must be professionally removed before the work can take place.
Avanti offers Asbestos Surveys to commercial and residential clients:
Asbestos Management Survey (Commercial or Residential)
Carried out by asbestos specialists, the asbestos management survey comprises a visual inspection. It will locate, in so far as it is possible, any ACMs that are at risk of being damaged or disturbed as a result of daily activities. If any are found, samples will be sent off to a UKAS accredited lab and a subsequent report will be made available.
Refurbishment and Demolition Survey
The R&D survey is a legal requirement if demolition or refurbishment works are being planned on a building constructed prior to 1999. The survey has to inspect every area of the site, and this can involve an element of destruction in order to gain access. Should asbestos be discovered, it has to be professionally removed prior to the commencement of work.
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HSE licensed asbestos removal in Blackpool
The Avanti team is made up of asbestos specialists. Every one of them has at least 10 years’ experience in the sector, and they are audited regularly as a condition of employment with us. We understand how stressful it can be to have concerns about asbestos on your premises, which is why we will attend your site within 24 hours of your call. For asbestos services in Blackpool, call Avanti on 0333 3355974.
