Assess Control Assure is a licensed and certified asbestos removal agency in New Zealand offering the entire suite of services starting with inspection and ending with safe removal.
Emboldened by online videos that show you how to remove asbestos you may be tempted to take it on. It is a good idea since you can save money but there are risks of asbestos about which plenty has been written online. Should you wish to attempt it then you could follow these guidelines given to you by of the top licensed asbestos removal Nz companies. This is so you know what is involved and whether it is worth the risk in order to save a few dollars.
Pre preparation
Suppose you wish to remove asbestos as part of renovation process. In theory it is simple. You cut away the sections and dump it elsewhere. With asbestos it needs a lot of preparation to ensure not a single fiber gets into the air. Typical preparation is on these lines:
- Identify asbestos and check its state – is it loose and easily dispersible, is it crumbly, is it in good condition, etc.
- Seal and isolate work areas. If there are ducts and vents, close them.
- Create a negative pressure area with the help of negative pressure equipment if the situation warrants it.
- Buy and wear head to toe safety wear
- Keep at hand dry and wet vacuuming equipments
- Keep ready polythene bags to collect cut and drilled asbestos pieces and dust.
Cutting and dismantling
- If asbestos is in the interiors you will need to exercise caution when cutting or drilling compounded materials. Use of vacuum suction is necessary to prevent dispersion. Such materials are best wetted so that dry dust is not generated. These precautions must also be followed when working with asbestos containing materials outdoors.
- Asbestos that is separated must be put into polythene bags immediately. It is always a good idea to work with wetted asbestos so that dispersion into the air does not take place.
- Once work is complete the area must be cleaned with high energy vacuum suction device. Apart from surfaces even the air must be thoroughly vacuumed and refreshed within the premises before it can be reoccupied. WHS regulations stipulate that air and surface sample testing should be carried out in an authorized laboratory. WHS has a model code of practice for this purpose.
- Removed material must be transported to a dump site with prior arrangement.
- All safety clothing must also be put in a bag and disposed off in a safe way.
As can be seen from the above it is not a tough task but then, without any prior experience, mistakes are bound to happen. That is one thing. Another thing you will notice is the requirement of special equipments at some stages such as vacuuming, which would be too expensive for one time use. Then there is the matter of arranging permission from a dump site. Reflect on it and you will find that DIY asbestos removal does not save money but can increase risk. It is best left to authorized and licensed asbestos removal Nz company. Assess Control Assure is the asbestos removal company to call in when you want asbestos removed in the safest possible way. You can also have a glance at our website to know more information or feel free to contact us now!
