Searching for Asbestos in Your Facility

Mar 26
09:10

2013

Leighanna Cumbie

Leighanna Cumbie

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Asbestos was a commonly used insulator due to its low cost and performance. The material could be used to insulate buildings between office floors or in the adhesive that held down the tile flooring. As buildings are being updated through remodeling or materials are wearing out, a hazardous environment could be created for the employees. Microscopic particles could become suspended in the air and inhaled by an unknowing and unprotected employee that could develop long term health problems.

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Asbestos was a commonly used insulator due to its low cost and performance.  The material could be used to insulate buildings between office floors or in the adhesive that held down the tile flooring.  As buildings are being updated through remodeling or materials are wearing out,Searching for Asbestos in Your Facility Articles a hazardous environment could be created for the employees.  Microscopic particles could become suspended in the air and inhaled by an unknowing and unprotected employee that could develop long term health problems. 

 

A Certified Asbestos Inspector can work with your company to test for the presence of asbestos prior to starting renovation at your facility.  Each surface should be tested due to the flexible application range asbestos has.  The hazardous material could be sprayed on with an adhesive, woven into fabric or surrounding the metal wires in electrical cords.  The samples will be sent to a lab for further analysis and the results will be interpreted by the Certified Asbestos Inspector. 

 

If testing has a positive result for asbestos then the Certified Asbestos Inspector can direct the best method for removing the material prior to starting the remodeling process in the facility.  The area should be sealed off to ensure other areas are not contaminated with a separate ventilation system to take the microscopic material out of the air.  Workers should be in respirators with full face shields and in body suits to protect their skin and clothing from contamination.  The material will be removed and placed in individually labeled bags to ensure each bag is accounted for during the removal process.  Arrangements must be made to take the material to a specially prepared facility designed for long term storage of hazardous materials.  Each step of the process will be carefully documented by the Certified Asbestos Inspector and a report will be compiled to document the removal process.  The report can later be presented as needed to prove the removal was performed in a safe manner.

 

Click hereto contact a Certified Asbestos Inspector to work with your company.  This professional can properly test your facility and has the expertise to work with your company for further steps if asbestos is found in the building.  Asbestos puts employees at risk and can have an impact on long term health.  The hazardous material should be removed following the proper procedures and taking the necessary precautions.  The company has a responsibility to protect each employee from the dangers of asbestos.