How To Spot Asbestos
How To Spot Asbestos
Asbestos is compiled of long, thin fibrous crystal like minerals. It is a naturally occurring mineral and has been used in the building trade particularly in the fifties through to the eighties. It was used (before the risks were known) due to its strength, resistance to chemicals and heat and ability to be used in many different locations throughout buildings.
Asbestos is used in many materials and building products such as insulation, cement, tiles, roofs and electrical wires. If you live in a building that was constructed before the nineteen fifties you may still have asbestos in your home. This is because any renovations or maintenance work carried out on your property could have used asbestos containing materials.
Identifying and spotting asbestos is not an easy task. Often asbestos is bedded into materials commonly used in the building trade which makes it hard to spot. The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) have now published a gallery of images of items containing asbestos in order to help tradesmen in particular be aware of what it looks like.
Asbestos can be extremely dangerous when breathed in and if you are carrying out work near damaged or disturbed asbestos then your health could suffer. If you discover an area of suspicion when working it is wise to stop your work and leave the area and arrange for an expert to visit the site. Asbestos that is not damaged or disturbed can be left alone as it does not carry a risk is this state.
It is likely that you will discover asbestos in many different areas of your home therefore being cautious whilst carrying out any DIY is important, especially on buildings that pre date the year 2000. Asbestos is commonly found in cement, in floor tiles and under carpets, in fire proofing materials, textured ceilings and coatings and in lofts.
It is certainly advised that people do not go looking for asbestos and only report asbestos if they think it is damaged or disturbed. People are often unaware that they have become exposed to asbestos due to the appearance of it being like other materials.
by: Clare Westwood
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