London Asbestos Removals
Asbestos testing services in London England
Asbestos regulations for your commercial property. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Asbestos. What is it? Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material and has been used for about 150 years on a large scale. It is versatile, plentiful and ideal as a fire-proofing and insulation material which explains why it was used extensively as a building material in the UK from the 1950s through to the mid-1980s. However, any type of building built or refurbished up to 2000 including houses, factories, offices, schools and hospitals could still contain asbestos. Inhaling asbestos If a person inhales asbestos fibres they can become lodged in the tissue of the chest and the body's natural defences may not be able to easily break them down. This can lead to lung diseases or cancer, particularly if the person is repeatedly exposed to fibres over a number of years.
Tragically, asbestos is now the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in the UK. The risks Generally, asbestos is only a risk if it is disturbed or damaged causing the fibres to be released into the air. Regulations.