Thoroughly soak the asbestos sheets with water to reduce dust emissions. Try to remove as whole sheets and avoid breakage. Avoid the use of power tools. Wear a disposable dust mask marked EN 149 with an FFP3 filter. Wear disposable overalls or old clothing including a hat which can be thrown away. After removal wrap the asbestos in polythene, seal it with tape and label it asbestos. Treat the used clothing and dust mask in the same way.
For advice on how to dispose of the waste please ring Customer Services on 01302 736000. Further information on disposal is available in Disposing of Asbestos from Domestic Properties.
Although white asbestos may still be used for brake linings most modern cars use alternative materials. If you are unsure use the dust masks, clothing and bagging precautions above.
If possible don’t! Paint, cover or plaster over rather than remove. If you must remove it, soak the surface thoroughly with warm water and scrape off wet. Do not sand or scrape off dry. Wear a dust mask.
Asbestos materials should not be disposed of as normal household waste. Place the material in double strong plastic bags and label ‘Asbestos Waste’ Contact Customer Services on 01302 736000. Further information on disposal is available in "Related Links" Disposing of Asbestos from Domestic Properties.
Even if asbestos fibres are released into the water there is no evidence that drinking asbestos has any adverse health effect. If frequent access around the tank is needed then sealing the outside surface with a decorative or other finish is a sensible precaution.
NB. Dangerous fibres are only released if the asbestos product is broken, sanded, drilled or abraded in some other way. If left alone, and particularly if sealed with a spray paint, it is safe.The cumulative exposure from occasional DIY on asbestos materials is likely to be low. However as significant intense exposure for a short time can result from DIY work carried out on asbestos containing materials it is advisable to avoid such work if possible.
If it is decided to carry out DIY activities then the following precautions are advised:
Any work involving asbestos lagging, spray or coatings must be undertaken by an asbestos removal contractor licensed by the Health and Safety Executive and not by the householder.
Thoroughly soak the asbestos sheets with water to reduce dust emissions. Try to remove as whole sheets and avoid breakage. Avoid the use of power tools. Wear a disposable dust mask marked EN 149 with an FFP3 filter. Wear disposable overalls or old clothing including a hat which can be thrown away. After removal wrap the asbestos in polythene, seal it with tape and label it asbestos. Treat the used clothing and dust mask in the same way.
For advice on how to dispose of the waste please ring Customer Services on 01302 736000. Further information on disposal is available in "Related Links" Disposing of Asbestos from Domestic Properties.
Although white asbestos may still be used for brake linings most modern cars use alternative materials. If you are unsure use the dusk masks, clothing and bagging precautions above.
If possible don’t! Paint, cover or plaster over rather than remove. If you must remove it, soak the surface thoroughly with warm water and scrape off wet. Do not sand or scrape off dry. Wear a dust mask.
Asbestos materials should not be disposed of as normal household waste. Place the material in double strong plastic bags and label ‘Asbestos Waste’ Contact Customer Services on 01302 736000. Further information on disposal is available in "Related Links" Disposing of Asbestos from Domestic Properties.
Even if asbestos fibres are released into the water there is no evidence that drinking asbestos has any adverse health effect. If frequent access around the tank is needed then sealing the outside surface with a decorative or other finish is a sensible precaution.
NB. Dangerous fibres are only released if the asbestos product is broken, sanded, drilled or abraded in some other way. If left alone, and particularly if sealed with a spray paint, it is safe.
The cumulative exposure from occasional DIY on asbestos materials is likely to be low. However as significant intense exposure for a short time can result from DIY work carried out on asbestos containing materials it is advisable to avoid such work if possible.
If it is decided to carry out DIY activities then the following precautions are advised:
Any work involving asbestos lagging, spray or coatings must be undertaken by an asbestos removal contractor licensed by the Health and Safety Executive and not by the householder.
