We already talked several times about the dangers of asbestos. It is important, however, to keep informing people about it. Asbestos is a very common material and easily found across Canada’s buildings. It is a carcinogen material that can lead to several complications years after exposure. Asbestos abatement is the process of removal of this dangerous material from a house or building. This can ensure a safe renovation or demolition. Here’s why it is not recommended to try doing asbestos abatement by yourself:
Danger #1: Finding it
If your house or building was constructed up to the early 90’s, chances are that you have some asbestos somewhere. If it’s “friable” asbestos (that can easily release dust), you are at risk by doing simple activities such as drilling a hole in the wrong place. You can contaminate a whole room simply by accidentally finding asbestos.
Danger #2: Removing it
Unless you are a very skilled and experienced professional in asbestos removing, you probably are not qualified to remove it by yourself. The work regulations for asbestos abatement are very rigorous because they want to protect the professionals. Why expose yourself to such a danger if you don’t really know what you are doing? Asbestos abatement requires very specific procedures to ensure that the material is correctly handled and completely removed. Leaving even small parts of asbestos can lead to disastrous consequences in the future.
Danger #3: Handling and disposing of it
After removing all of it, you need to handle the asbestos carefully. Did you know that there are specific regulations about handling asbestos properly and preparing it for disposal? Do you know how to correctly dispose of asbestos? Once again, we are talking about a material that can be easily be released into the air and its inhalation causes serious diseases in the long run.
Always keep in mind that there is only so much we can do by ourselves, so when dealing with dangerous substances and materials as asbestos, every step towards safety counts. No safety measure is bigger than calling for professional help. A&D Demolition and Asbestos Removal is an experienced and qualified company that can deal with asbestos abatement safely. You can contact us immediately and ask for a free on-site evaluation.