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A fully independent Asbestos surveying and consulting firm

Asbestos Health Risks and Issues

admin | June 29, 2009

The problem with asbestos is the fibres. They break off at the slightest provocation. Needle sharp and shaped like spears, they can be inhaled by the thousands with each breath. Some doctors belive that even one fibre, lodged in the wrong place, can eventually kill a person. While many of the fibres find their way [...]

Do you think you have an asbestos problem?

admin | June 25, 2009

The following information will give you some guidelines for avoiding the consequences of asbestos exposure. If you think you may have asbestos in your house or office, here are some tips on how to proceed to eliminate the dangers.

Don’t take samples yourself. Hire a certified asbestos surveyor to come in and take samples of the [...]

What is Asbestos?

admin | June 24, 2009

As defined in the current regulations, asbestos is a collection of naturally occurring crystalline fibrous silicate minerals. There are two main types of asbestos, amphibole and serpentine. There are several types of amphibole asbestos including amosite and crocidolite, but only one type of serpentine known as chrysotile. There are six types of regulated asbestos of [...]

About AsbestosGuide

admin | June 24, 2009

We are the only fully independent asbestos consultancy located in South West London. We cover all parts of South East England, but our location makes us particularly competitive for south and west London and the home counties. All of our surveyors are highly experienced and fully qualified to P402 level from the BOHS, as required [...]