Asbestos used to be one of the most important building material used for creating houses, buildings and infrastructures. Its properties like being fire resistant, having the ability to withstand heavy weight without breaking easily and being affordable have made it an essential product used by most builders. That was the case until the 1990s when it was discovered that asbestos had carcinogenic properties. These carcinogens were found to be the cause for cancer, pulmonary diseases and asbestosis. For these reasons, getting an asbestos survey were required to identify which areas were built with Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM).
Asbestos survey is required for all homes, buildings and infrastructures in order to ensure the health and safety of its occupants. The process of asbestos surveying is done to manage Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) or when there is a need to demolish or refurbish an existing infrastructure or building.
A management survey is used to find ACMs in areas that will not need any refurbishment. The team handling the survey will inspect the area to locate ACMs, take samples for analysis and check how much asbestos fiber the ACMs could produce if they are scratched or disturbed in any way. Management surveys are less invasive and will not damage your home or building as much as refurbishment or demolition surveys would. Once the ACMs are determined, the surveyors will provide a report as to whether or not the ACMs are manageable or not.
Refurbishment or demolition surveys are more extensive and invasive. They should be undertaken prior to any refurbishment or demolition projects in order to assess if the building contains ACM. This ensures that people living in surrounding areas will not be exposed to asbestos fibers once the refurbishment or demolition commences. This type of survey will include taking samples not just in areas that are easily seen like walls and floors but also areas that are hard to see and reach.
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