The partnership between us and the UKAS qualified analytical firms is critical as a registered asbestos removal company. A clean air clearance certificate is required at the end of every permitted activity, as well as many unlicensed jobs, to show that the area is safe and uncontaminated. We collaborate to ensure that our scheduled projects […]
Read moreIndustrial vacuums are one of the most effective methods of asbestos removal.
A number of different asbestos removal methods are employed by our company. Nevertheless, industrial vacuums are one of the most frequently employed procedures. Industrial vacuums are particularly built for hazardous environments, ensuring that employees and environmental safety specialists have access to the correct solutions and removal equipment when dealing with dangerous materials. The devices are […]
Read more4 Asbestos Facts You Probably Didn’t Know |
There are several reasons why asbestos has been utilised as a construction material for many years, including its fire and water resistance characteristics. Until the 1980s, it was a prevalent building material in homes, schools, and other facilities. Everyone is aware that asbestos is hazardous, knows where it may be located, and is aware of […]
Read moreHow many people die each year in the UK as a result of
asbestos exposure? According to the HSE, over 5,000 people die each year in the UK as a result of asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. According to the most recent data, there were 2,595 mesothelioma fatalities in 2016, with a comparable number of lung cancer deaths attributable to previous asbestos exposure. In […]
Read moreFollowing the 9-11 Terror Attacks, veteran officers fought Type 3 Asbestos for 16 years.
The terror attacks on the World Trade Center in New York on September 11, 2001, resulted in a total of 2,606 people going missing. “Team Rodeo,” a group of 12 ex-police officers, volunteered to work at the ground zero location to assist in the search for the missing individuals. Tony Zeoli, the officer who founded […]
Read moreWhere do we remove asbestos in the UK? Serving the whole of Scotland.
Do you want to know where Swift Asbestos Removal has done asbestos removal work in the UK? We have completed work all across the UK and have even flown overseas to remove asbestos for our customers. We would happily take jobs wherever, whether you are in the far north of Scotland, on the Isle of […]
Read moreWhich types of flooring are more likely to contain asbestos than others?
If you are looking for a durable flooring option for your house or business, vinyl is a great option. Whether it’s vinyl sheets or flooring tiles, construction professionals and homeowners alike adore them since they’re robust and affordable, long-lasting, provide a wider range of aesthetic alternatives, and can resist continual wear and tear and abuse. […]
Read morePrior to being outlawed, asbestos was used for multiple purposes over a long period of time. Despite the health risks, several countries
continue to use asbestos. You might be surprised at some of the applications of asbestos in the past. Asbestos has been used in some shocking ways in the past. Asbestos has been used in the past in all of the products mentioned below- • Toothpaste • Cosmetics • Fake snow • Hair dryers • Gas […]
Read moreWhat are the best practices for removing asbestos from demolition projects?
During a recent demolition job, asbestos insulation material was discovered within the steel girders of a former nightclub. The high-level beams are plasterboarded and there is asbestos-containing material spread behind them. Asbestos-related hazards Because the fibres are often broken and pose a significant risk in asbestos debris, they must be removed under strict supervision and […]
Read moreAsbestos Exposure and How to Avoid It
The majority of what you’ve undoubtedly heard about asbestos has to do with workplaces. However, asbestos is still present in a variety of products that we wouldn’t expect to have it. Over time, government authorities discovered that asbestos was linked to serious health problems in people who were exposed to it. While people began to […]
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