Asbestos Removal Companies in Croydon
Asbestos Removal Companies in Croydon serving all districts in the council
Asbestos | Croydon Council. Use of asbestos asbestos cement: used in shed or corrugated garage roofs, roofing tiles, eaves, gutters and water tanks soft asbestos: used in pipe and boiler lagging insulation board: used in fire-proof cladding, thermal insulation board and acoustic panels sprayed coatings: used on soffits to communal walkways in blocks of flats and underground car parks for fire protection miscellaneous: used in ironing boards, brake pads, textured paints, floor tiles and certain types of Calor gas portable heaters manufactured before 1976.
What are the hazards? The mere physical presence of asbestos does not necessarily create a health risk. The risk arises from breathing microscopic asbestos fibres that are released through mishandling or in areas where the asbestos is subject to heavy wear. Action to be taken If asbestos material is in good order and repair - leave it alone! You are likely to create the potentially hazardous dust by attempting to remove the material. Do not attempt removal of: Asbestos guidance. Asbestos information2017.