Before we dive into our services, let us take a moment to explain what asbestos is and why it can be dangerous.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral that was widely used in the construction industry between the 1950s and the mid-1980s, due to its remarkable properties of strength, durability, fire resistance and insulation. Asbestos was added to a variety of building materials, such as cement, insulation, roofing, flooring, pipes, boilers, fire doors, and many others, to improve their performance and longevity.

However, it wasnt until the 1990s that the dangers of asbestos exposure became widely known. Asbestos fibres are microscopic and can easily become airborne when disturbed or damaged, such as by cutting, sawing, drilling, or crushing asbestos-containing materials. When inhaled or ingested, these fibres can lodge in the lungs or other parts of the body and cause serious and often fatal illnesses, such as lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis, for which there is no cure.

Therefore, it is crucial to identify and manage asbestos in a safe and responsible manner, especially in non-domestic premises, such as schools, hospitals, offices, factories, and public buildings, where people may be exposed to asbestos fibres during their daily activities.