| Since inhaling asbestos fibers is fatal, it is best to let | | | | of an asbestos consultant/occupational hygienist, you |
| the experts handle the removal of asbestos | | | | just need to be clear with your hygienist that you |
| containing materials in your home or in your property. | | | | are going to choose a different contractor to work |
| Following the National Occupational Health and Safety | | | | on removal of asbestos containing materials once the |
| Commission guidelines is necessary prior to any | | | | results show a positive contamination of asbestos in |
| removal of asbestos carrying materials will be made | | | | your property. Seeking advice from your accredited |
| or done. It entails that a Hazardous Substances | | | | laboratories is strongly suggested before hiring |
| Management Plan must be taken out by trained | | | | licensed contractors because some are dependable in |
| individual prior to the extraction of asbestos materials. | | | | doing their tasks well while others are not. |
| In this plan, an inspection needs to be carried out to | | | | Keep in mind the legal liabilities that go along with the |
| check on the location of the affected area and the | | | | elimination of asbestos is highly required on removing |
| extent of the contamination of the area from | | | | the contaminated materials in your property. |
| asbestos. | | | | Improper disposal of asbestos may also pose risks |
| Oftentimes, buildings are demolished when licensed | | | | not only to your health but your finances too. Once it |
| individuals discover that an area is beyond saving. To | | | | is determined that the asbestos waste was not |
| avoid conflicts of interest, an asbestos consultant | | | | stored properly, you can be fined by the government |
| occupational hygienist is hired separately from an | | | | for negligence in the disposal of hazardous waste |
| asbestos removal contractor. This ensures a | | | | substance. In hiring contractors, you always need to |
| non-biased perception when removing asbestos from | | | | bear in mind that they are suppose to be qualified |
| a contaminated building or home. | | | | and certified in the accurate management of |
| Unless you are licensed and trained in properly | | | | asbestos. These companies are also insured and |
| handling asbestos materials, you should leave the | | | | bonded and if anything goes wrong with the removal |
| matter of taking samples to the experts. However, in | | | | procedure, these contractors will take full |
| case you are trained to extract the samples for | | | | responsibility and their insurance company will cover |
| asbestos testing, it is best to bring the samples to | | | | any claims arising from a mistake in their work. |
| NATA accredited laboratories. When seeking the aid | | | | |