If you believe there may be asbestos in your building, the first step is to schedule an asbestos inspection. Asbestos surveys are an important part of any asbestos management procedure, and several specialised companies, including us, provide this service. However, you might be curious about the average cost of an asbestos survey. Because there are […]
Read moreAsbestos Can Be Found in 3 Unexpected Places You Might Not Expect It
In the Scotland, asbestos usage is strictly controlled, but it has not been outlawed. Numerous goods, the vast majority of which are building materials, can contain asbestos. Although asbestos is commonly discovered in homes, did you realise that it may also be found in a variety of other places? Churches Acoustical and fire-resistance materials such […]
Read moreIs It Possible to See Asbestos in My Drywall?
The small fibres in the drywall and other areas of your house are invisible to the naked eye unless your home or company has been thoroughly tested for asbestos exposure. Except when disturbed by an external force, asbestos fibres can disintegrate into minute microscopic particles that can be breathed, causing significant sickness and/or life-threatening malignancies […]
Read moreWhat does the term “asbestos encapsulation” refer to?
Are you unsure what the term encapsulation refers to? It’s a phrase that refers to the application of an impermeable substance to an asbestos-containing material (ACM) in order to prevent asbestos fibres from being released. Definition “Encapsulation can be described as the application of an impervious material that is fastened over or around an ACM […]
Read moreWhat is an Asbestos Management Plan, and what does it entail?
An asbestos management plan is a handwritten or computer-typed document that specifies who is accountable for asbestos management in a commercial or public facility. It is critical that the asbestos management plan is available to anyone who may need to see it, including staff, visitors, and tradespeople, regardless of the medium used, whether handwritten or […]
Read moreFrom antiquity to the present, asbestos has a long and illustrious history.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral found in soil that may be found on every continent on the globe, but what is its background? We do know that our forefathers utilised asbestos for generations and that it is being employed in the production of some items today. The following is a comprehensive history of asbestos […]
Read morePatients with mesothelioma now have new hope because of
immunotherapy treatment. Researchers have discovered a promising new delivery strategy for an immunotherapy combo that has the potential to dramatically improve mesothelioma treatment. This was discovered by attaching two molecules together, according to a team of researchers from the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. According to their findings, employing nanoparticles to administer […]
Read moreProviding your employees with asbestos protection
Construction workers being exposed to asbestos is a major issue, since unlike an on-the-job accident, any physical signs of the sickness take several years to manifest. Asbestos exposure is affecting an increasing number of individuals, with roughly 5000 cases of asbestos-related diseases recorded each year. Even though the public is becoming more aware of the […]
Read moreAsbestosis and vitamin D insufficiency are linked, according to a new study.
Asbestosis and vitamin D insufficiency have been linked by researchers. The majority of people who acquire asbestosis, a kind of interstitial lung disease (ILD), have been exposed to asbestos at some time in their lives, although not all. According to a new study, a vitamin D deficiency may be another cause of asbestosis. Dr. Erin […]
Read moreAsbestos is a hidden danger in UK classrooms.
To protect a person’s health, asbestos must be managed, but what are people doing to manage asbestos in UK schools? The CEO of the Independent Asbestos Training Providers (IATP), Paul Beaumont, is keen to discuss the topic. In 2016, IATP wrote an essay for Education Business magazine, which was published in 2016. It raised awareness […]
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