A Step By Step Guide On Asbestos Removal In Your Garage
Garages that were made before 1983 were constituted of asbestos sheets in the form of gray corrugated sheets that were about 1/8th inch in thickness. Sheets made of asbestos cements were extensively used to clad wooden or metal frames of the sheds or garages. Cement was generally mixed with 10 to 15 percent of asbestos. Asbestos sheets were molded into different forms from shapes that were complicated like the covers of ventilators to corrugated or flat sheets. Because asbestos was proved as a health hazard, the usage of asbestos was banned after 1983. Asbestos insulation boards, that were softer and thicker, were internally lined in the garages. These boards were extremely dangerous and dustier. This is the major reason as to why asbestos garbage removal must be undertaken by a licensed contractor for removal of asbestos.
Asbestos garage removal or dismantling can be done by the following the given procedures: 1. Remember the basic rules for removing asbestos cement from the garage safely. 2. The work area should be prepared. 3. Any items that are unnecessary should be removed. 4. The surfaces and floors should be covered with disposable sheeting of polythene. 5. Protective clothing should be worn. Coveralls that include face mask, hood, and rubber gloves should be disposable. 6. Dampen the garage area using a hosepipe or a plant sprayer. Do not soak the area, as this would make the cleaning up of the area more difficult. 7. The asbestos should be removed without being broken, wrapped up well in a bag or sheet of polythene and sealed after with a tape. 8. The area should be inspected visually, and the debris left behind should be cleared up by hand. Use a damp disposable cloth to wipe down the debris. 9. A vacuum cleaner should never be used to clean the debris, as this would enhance the spreading of asbestos dust particles. 10. After the area has been cleared, pick up the sheeting of polythene, remove the protective coveralls, and then dispose the waste of asbestos. Before the demolishing or removing of the garage, a few important things should be kept in mind. It is extremely dangerous to remove or dispose asbestos without professional assistance. Therefore, before the replacement of a garage begins, it should be tested. It is recommended that a professional crew should be hired to test whether or not asbestos cement has been used in the garage. Asbestos is very dangerous. Never take it lightly. Extreme precautions must be used to make sure that no one involved in the removal or disposal procedure is contaminated. |