While you may often hear asbestos referred to by colour, such as white or blue asbestos, you cannot actually identify the type of asbestos used by colour alone. However, there are three main types that you should know about, which can be a range of different colours. Chrysotile (White Asbestos): Chrysotile is known as white asbestos and was the last type of this material to finally be banned in the Read More…
Asbestos is a term used to describe a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals that are durable and fire-resistant. Although they were once intensively used for construction and several other applications, asbestos is now banned in sixty-six different countries worldwide due to the dangers that they pose to human health. Asbestos, when inhaled, attaches to the lining of the lungs, heart, and abdomen, which can lead to an aggressive form Read More…
Blue asbestos, also known as crocidolite, was banned in the UK in 1985 along with brown or amosite asbestos. This ban came fifteen years before white asbestos was finally banned in the UK, making it illegal to manufacture and supply any asbestos materials in the country. Why Was Blue Asbestos Banned? Asbestos was banned because of the dangers it poses to human health. According to the World Health Organization, over Read More…
Asbestos was banned from the UK in 1999, however, it can be found in any residential or industrial building that was built or refurbished before the year 2000. Loose-Fill Asbestos: This was used to insulate domestic and industrial properties and is often found under floorboards, between cavity walls, and in loft spaces. It is one of the hazardous materials containing asbestos since it is made up of pure asbestos and Read More…
Many buildings and homes in the UK had asbestos used in their construction process before 1999 when the importation of asbestos into the country was completely banned. Before then, asbestos was used in many different forms. It is commonly found in items like insulation, roof tiles, and flooring. Although the risk of asbestosis or mesothelioma is low if the asbestos is left undisturbed and undamaged, proper detection and removal of Read More…
Asbestos can be manufactured in a variety of different ways, all of which are harmful to both the environment and human health. Asbestos is a material that was often used in the construction industry as a building and insulation material for several decades. Although it may still be in place today as insulation for homes and buildings, its use in new construction projects has been outlawed due to its link Read More…
Exposure to white asbestos is the primary cause of mesothelioma. The UK has one of the highest rates of mesothelioma in the world, a rare, aggressive form of cancer. Unfortunately, the high rates of mesothelioma are due to the fact that the UK only banned it several years after it was prohibited in many other countries. Since it took a long time for asbestos to be banned in the UK, Read More…
Before it was banned in 1999, asbestos was long considered to be an ideal material for almost all types of thermal insulation. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral with a unique fibrous nature that gives it a cotton-like consistency. It is extremely resistant to heat, and the air between the mineral fibres slows the transfer of heat throughout the material. Due to its fibrous nature, it was also easy for Read More…
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is made up of soft, flexible fibres. These fibres are resistant to corrosion, electricity, and heat, making it a very useful mineral. However, asbestos exposure can also be highly toxic. Asbestos is effective at providing insulation and was commonly used to add strength to various other materials including cement, plastic, paper, and cloth. However, inhalation or ingestion of asbestos dust can lead to Read More…
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals that were commonly used in construction in the UK until the year 2000, after a ban in 1999. This fibrous substance poses a huge risk to health and has been found to be a leading cause of lung cancer and mesothelioma. Due to the extensive use of asbestos in construction prior to the ban, it’s important to know how to recognise and Read More…