Asbestos was widely used in the 1970s for insulation, flooring, and roofing in most residential homes and offices in Australia and other countries. Over the years though, people started removing such asbestos from their buildings because it's a health risk to human beings.
When asbestos products weaken, they begin to emit fibres into the air that pose a high risk. When breathed in, the fibres cause long term harm to people. The risks involved are breathing complications, asbestosis and lung cancer which can take a lifetime to cure. It's highly advisable to have the asbestos removed before the threat increases.
According to the Code of Practice - How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace, removing asbestos requires making a list of existent asbestos, called a register. The register helps in identifying the type of asbestos present in a building. The task of removing asbestos should only be carried out by a licensed contractor. A licensed contractor knows all the types of asbestos and how to handle each.
Types Of Asbestos
Before handling asbestos, it's important to know the type of asbestos you are dealing with. Here are the different types:
Friable Asbestos - This type of asbestos is in form of powder or can be crashed to a powder form by exerting pressure with your hand, especially when dry.
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