Camden Asbestos Removals
They say asbestos has been found but the council’s response has not been good enough | Camden New Journal. • ON April 23 Camden Council published a leaflet delivered over the next two days to West Kentish Town Estate (WKTE) residents. It proudly announced that Chrysotile asbestos had been discovered on the Coity and Allcroft Road garage site during the course of demolition of the structures, but that it was “the least dangerous type”, according to a person employed by Camden with no ostensible medical qualifications.
So, that’s all right, isn’t it? A quick web search reveals the statement: “Chrysotile asbestos is two to four times less potent than crocidolite asbestos in its ability to cause malignant mesothelioma, but of equal potency of causation of lung cancer.” Another: “It is clear that chrysotile can cause mesothelioma (cancer of the lung or abdominal cavity linings). Chrysotile can also cause other cancers, including the most common cancer associated with asbestos exposure, cancer of the lung, as well as cancer of the larynx and ovaries.” Is this not obvious negligence? Asbestos - Camden Council. Asbestos Advice We offer advice to residents and business on what to do if it is thought that asbestos may be present in a building. Our inspectors may visit the premises to confirm the presence of asbestos and advise on procedures for removal and disposal.
Contractors are required to notify the enforcing authority prior to the removal of asbestos. Any building built before 1980 should be surveyed ahead of any building works. Find out more information on how to manage asbestos on the health and safety executive website. Disposal of asbestos waste Asbestos can only be removed by a specialist contractor. For advice about asbestos removal from commercial premises and any further information contact the compliance and enforcement team.
All asbestos waste should be double-bagged in heavy duty polythene bags and clearly labelled with labels prescribed for asbestos before it is transported to a site licensed to receive it. How to find a specialist contractor? Asbestos do's and don'ts.