Asbestos

Asbestos

Asbestos was used in the past as lagging, insulating boards, asbestos cement sheets and coatings and may be still in place in many older buildings.  Asbestos is only a risk to health if fibres are allowed to enter the air and breathed in.  If asbestos is found it may not be necessary to remove it but it may be possible to use other techniques to deal with it.  It is possible for materials like asbestos cement sheeting to be dealt without a licence if it is dealt with in the correct way. Check the guidance  listed below for further help on treatment and disposal.  All Council civic amenity sites with the exception of Bonaveh and Cliad are able to deal with asbestos (from householders only).  Details can be found here.  It is recommended that householders contact the civic amenity site before delivering the asbestos material.    Please contact the Council on 01546 605514 to find details of how to contact the site.

It should be remembered that asbestos can be very difficult to identify and if you are unsure it is recommended that you seek professional advice and to use a specialist contractor to remove asbestos from your property and to dispose of it properly.  Contact the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association on 01283 531126 for details of contractors in your area.

Links to further guidance

Asbestos Advice Centre

Health and Safety Executive Asbestos Guidance