FAQ's
Injection of limpet asbestos (chryrcidolite) prior to removal.
WHY IS ASBESTOS HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH?
There are 3 types of Asbestos that are in general use. They are Chrysotile (White), Amosite (Brown) and Crocidolite (Blue). All types are hazardous but both the Crocidolite and Amosite are known to be more dangerous.
Asbestos only becomes dangerous when fibres from the source are released and become air-borne. These are then very easily inhaled. Medical evidence shows that there are 3 types of Asbestos related lung diseases that can occur from the inhalation of the fibres and are listed as follows:-
- ASBESTOSIS - A lung condition caused by breathing in asbestos fibres over a period of time.
- LUNG CANCER - An associated disease of asbestosis.
- MESOTHELIOMA - A form of malignant tumour of the Pleura (coating of the lung), which results mainly from prolonged exposure to Blue and Brown Asbestos.
The above asbestos related cancers kill more people than any other work-related illness and can take anywhere from 15 to 60 years to manifest itself, making it particularly dangerous because there is no immediate change in someone's health.
ASBESTOS & ITS GENERAL USES
Asbestos Product | % Asbestos | Likely Type | Normal Usage |
Asbestos Cement Building Products | 12+ | Chrysotile White | Roofing, cladding partitions, wall linings and fire doors |
Fire Resisting Insulation Boards | 25-40 | Amosite Brown | Suspended ceilings, fire protection to structure, wall linings, fire doors |
Sprayed Asbestos Insulation | Up to 85 | Amosite Brown | Fire protection to structure, condensation and accoustic control |
Asbestos Jointing and Packing | 25-85 | Chrysotile White | Heating Installations |
Asbestos Cement Pipe | 12-14 | Chrysotile White | Flue pipe, drain pipes, water supply pipes, guttering |
Asbestos Vinyl Tiles | 5-7.5 | White | Floor and wall finish |
Heat Shield | .
| Amosite/Chrysotile Brown/White | Electric Storage Heaters |
Asbestos Cement | 10-15 | Amosite Chrysotile | Bath panels |
Asbestos bonded with resin | . | Amosite Chrysotile | Brake
lining/Clutches |
Woven Asbestos | . | Amosite Chrysotile | Fire Blankets |
Asbestos Lagging | 55-100 | Crocidolite Amosite Chrysotile | Pipework Boiler Lagging |
