Why is the Professional Removal of Asbestos Critical for the Health and Well-Being of the Property Owner?

Hello World!  Welcome Friends!  Every home in Australia contains at least one of these – boiler insulation, sprayed insulation, pipe lagging, and fire-retardant material. While families have lived in these homes safely for years, their bubble of safety typically bursts when it is time to replace these installations or repair them.

All the materials we have mentioned above may contain friable asbestos, especially if made in Australia and they date back to the late 80s. According to Queensland Law, only advanced deconstruction companies holding a Class A Asbestos Removal License can engage in the removal and replacement of any material potentially containing asbestos. 

While asbestos is dangerous, friable asbestos is indeed more dangerous. It releases small particles of the substance into the air. People can easily breathe these invisible particles in without realizing. They create small insoluble deposits inside the lungs, and that can lead to further complications, including asbestosis and mesothelioma. The latter is an almost incurable cancer that is common among people, who once exposed themselves to asbestos fibers.

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Why should you never try to assess or remove asbestos on your own?

Professionals have the safety equipment to remove asbestos from any home, office or commercial building with utmost safety. However, even they consider every form of the material as potentially friable. Therefore, all authorities on asbestos control and safety in Australia and across the world advice against DIY-ing the removal of any building or insulation material that can potentially contain asbestos. 

The best asbestos assessment and deconstruction teams in Queensland is not hard to find. Look for a team that has had no accidents in at least one decade. We know, experience speaks oodles about the kind of service you can expect from a company. However, since asbestos is a delicate and controversial subject, ensuring the complete safety of the team as well as the residents is of utmost importance. Therefore, teams with zero incidents are always a grand start for a residential or commercial property owner.  

What are the safety guidelines for asbestos removal?

According to the Queensland code of practice, only a person conducting an undertaking or a business can engage in asbestos removal irrespective of the property type. If you are thinking about remodeling or renovating your old house, you may want to consult asbestos removal experts. Only they have the knowledge and the setup to minimize the exposure on-site. 

A competent person who can legally carry out asbestos removal from any site should have enough training and experience. Apart from that, the professional should have –

• A specialized VET course certification that qualifies him for asbestos assessment work. 
• A specified VET certification that enables him to conduct Class A and/or Class B asbestos removal work.
• Any additional qualification in occupational hygiene, health and safety at workplace, building and construction work, environmental health and science. 

The safety of the occupants of an establishment depends on the decision to hire the right asbestos assessment and deconstruction team you hire. Friable asbestos is especially dangerous, and you need to find the most experienced, trained and qualified team in Queensland to remove all trances of the hazardous material from your property. Begin looking for licensed asbestos assessor and removalists in your area to undertake the work as soon as possible. 

How do professionals remove friable asbestos? 

As we have mentioned before, Queensland details the code for the safe removal of asbestos. The methods these teams of professionals choose typically depend on the material and the nature of the asbestos. Friable asbestos requires special care during assessment and removal steps. 

Currently, teams leverage either one of the two wet methods –

• The wet spray method – this method involves wetting the surface of the material containing or coated with asbestos. The wet spray method is useful when the asbestos-containing material is thin. Sometimes, professionals also use surfactants like detergent for wetting the surface. Most importantly, they ensure that the surface is entirely wet during the removal process. The surfactant solution weighs the friable fibre pieces and prevents them from flying around in the air in an easily inhalable form. However, the professionals must wear safety gear, including safety overalls and breathing masks to perform this process.
• The saturation and water injection method – when the asbestos-containing material is thick and the wet spray method is ineffective. Professionals use saturation and water injection methods. Rather than wetting the surface by spraying, the team typically injects the water directly into the material. They might use needle-like injections to introduce water to the inside of the material until saturation. It weighs the fibers down securely and prevents the accidental introduction of asbestos into the surrounding air.

The dry method 

The dry method of asbestos removal does not use any fluid just as the name suggests. The removal method leverages the traditional control method that the Queensland code of practice lays down. It requires the complete enclosure of the work area with plastic sheets, maintaining negative pressure inside the enclosure, installation of a decontamination chamber/unit in the general area, and the use of necessary RPE and PPE.

The disposal of friable asbestos is just as complicated as its removal. It remains hazardous even after complete removal from pipe lagging, insulation, popcorn ceilings and flooring. The team has to follow the EPA guidelines for safe disposal of the removed friable asbestos. That involves special packaging and sealing. Only professionals with qualifications mentioned above, certifications and licenses know how to securely dispose of asbestos without creating a negative impact on the environment or threatening the wellbeing of your neighbors.

Before you decide about the removal of popcorn ceilings, vinyl flooring, old heating and cooling units, old pipelines or insulation, remember to give your local asbestos assessment and monitoring team a call. If your home is older than 30 years, there is a high chance that experts might find asbestos in the materials we have mentioned above. 

Why take a chance when it comes to the health and wellbeing of your family? Give the best asbestos deconstruction team a call for a consultation today!

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