Asbestos Information

IN THE NEWS A Statement from Head of Health for a Council borough, Peter Snart-Smith dated 28th May 2004: “Asbestos is one of the most toxic materials when inhaled, and can cause lung cancer. It is a common fallacy that only blue asbestos is dangerous – all forms of asbestos can kill if fibres are inhaled. It is estimated that over two thirds of domestic properties currently have some form of asbestos in them. This should only be removed by trained and qualified contractors.”

Introduction
Asbestos is extremely hazardous to you and your family and is present in the roof structure of more than two-thirds of all households. Stead Lane have the necessary training and expertise to remove and dispose of asbestos safely and legally.

There's a killer on the loose!
At least 3500 people in Great Britain die each year from mesothelioma and asbestos related lung cancer as a result of exposure to asbestos. Annual numbers of deaths are predicted to go on rising into the next decade.

Where can i find asbestos?
Asbestos was used extensively as a building material in GB from the 1950s through to the mid 1980s. Although some of this material has been removed over the years, there are many thousands of tonnes of asbestos still present in buildings.

Common materials that are found to contain asbestos are:

• Guttering and rainwater systems
  
• Entire soffits and boards in the roofline
  
• Flue systems
  
• Roofing felt
  
• Verge sidings (used for pointing to verge tiles)

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Further Information

	Health & Safety Executive - Reducing Risks, Protecting People Government HSE official website covering asbestos legislations and helpful guides
	Hazards Magazine official website Huge amounts of information on asbestos dangers.
	Asbestos information line 08701 545500

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