Asbestos
Guidance for the removal and disposal of household cement bonded asbestos
The Risks
Cement bonded asbestos is commonly found in sheet form as grey, corrugated or flat sheets. It is thin and brittle and has a clean edge when broken. This material contains a small amount of asbestos encapsulated within cement, which in good condition, does not normally present a health risk. However, if it is broken, drilled, sawn, sanded or scrubbed, fibres are released and become airborne. These fibres can be inhaled causing lung damage and possible cancer.
Many older garages are made from asbestos cement sheeting which can be removed and disposed of with minimum risk if done correctly. Advice on how to do this can be found on the Health & Safety Executive website (see useful links) or contact this authority and we will send you some written guidance.
Other Forms of Asbestos
Asbestos can also be found inside the home in the form of insulation board, other wall boards, ceiling tiles, pipe lagging and is a constituent of some textured coat finishes. There is a greater risk when handling asbestos indoors therefore we recommend you seek the advice of a specialist contractor or trade association - see useful links (see also no.1 below).
Disposal
Please note that the information regarding the disposal of asbestos is currently being updated. If you require immediate information regarding this, please speak to our Environmental Health Team on: 01493 846 478
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause
Thank you
Further Information
Contact Us
Tel: 01493 846478
Fax: 01493 846415
Environmental Health
Town Hall,
Hall Plain,
Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk,
NR30 2QF
Open: 9am to 5pm Mon to Fri
Useful Links
Asbestos Removal Contractors Assocn
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