When one of our consultants collects samples for asbestos identification on a client’s property, we are frequently asked if we can tell whether the material is positive or not for asbestos, and our typical answer is: “It is hard to say, only after testing can we know...
Is there Asbestos in your home? What you should know before undertaking any work. Was your house built before 2000? The year 2000 is the date after which as a PCBU or homeowner asbestos is presumed not to be present in the materials used to build/line or furnish homes...
Health risk When an asbestos-containing material (ACM) is disturbed, it can become friable and airborne. In this state, asbestos fibres have the potential to be inhaled and lodged in the lungs, which could lead to serious long-term health effects. Sampling effectively...