Asbestos Air Monitoring

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Envirochem offer a wide range of asbestos air monitoring services in accordance with HSG 248.

Our asbestos analysts are provided with fully equipped mobile laboratories allowing for on-site analysis of air samples and instant certification upon completion of analytical monitoring.

Background Air Monitoring

Background Air Monitoring is conducted to establish airborne fibre concentrations prior to any activity that may lead to airborne asbestos contamination or in specific locations with known asbestos based materials.

Leak Air Monitoring

Leak Air Monitoring is conducted outside the enclosure/work area while work is in progress. It is undertaken to verify that the control measures are adequate in controlling asbestos fibre release to the outside.

Four Stage Clearance Air Monitoring

Four stage clearance Air Monitoring is undertaken following the removal of asbestos based materials (generally notifiable materials such as insulation boards, insulation and coatings) under fully controlled conditions. This will enable a certificate of reoccupation to be issued to reassure those reoccupying the area that it is safe to do so.

Reassurance Air Monitoring

Reassurance Air Monitoring is conducted to determine asbestos fibre concentrations upon completion of the assessment of site for reoccupation. It is also undertaken after the removal of non-notifiable asbestos containing materials (such as vinyl floor tiles, cement products, textured coatings) or following the disturbance of suspected or identified asbestos containing materials.

Personal Air Monitoring

Personal Air Monitoring is conducted to assess whether or not the personal exposures of workers comply with the relevant control limits and to determine the suitability of respiratory protective equipment being used.

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Approximately 88% of Schools in Nottinghamshire Contain Asbestos

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Out of 252 schools in Nottinghamshire 88 percent still contain asbestos. This has lead to approximately £200,000 being paid in damages to exposed employees. The employees in question are mostly teachers and some of these have gone on to develop asbestos-related diseases. It is worth noting that no pupils are known to be affected or exposed to asbestos, however a spokesperson from Derbyshire Asbestos Support has noted that schools are of a particular concern, as materials could be damaged by children knocking into them or kicking balls against them. This could cause the release of asbestos fibres.

 

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North East has Highest Death Rate for Asbestos Cancer

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The North East of England has the highest asbestos related death rates in the UK according to new research; North Tyneside, south Tyneside and Newcastle are among the highest.

Mesothelioma (asbestos related cancer) kills on average 6 people per day in England and Wales, and often doesn’t emerge until 20-30 years after initial exposure.

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Asbestos in Hundreds of Derbyshire Schools Cost £400,000

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Derbyshire County Council have been hit with a cost of more than £400,000 in asbestos related compensation claims. Hundreds of schools in the area are listed as containing asbestos, with more and more staff being being diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Teachers are being advised by the Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team to check the relevant asbestos registers to increase awareness of where the material is located.

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Asbestos Containing Material Fly-Tipped in Lincolnshire

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Over four tonnes of asbestos containing material has been found in Sheep Marsh Lane, near Marshchapel. Local councils have now removed this and cleaned the area but are urging people to help identify the culprits.

 

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Asbestos Has Been Found On The Set Of EastEnders

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A scare for all cast and crew as workers discovered asbestos while working on fibre-optic cables. This was in very close proximity of the set of EastEnders and Holby City. A BBC representative assures that all necessary health and safety procedures were followed and the risk was minimal.

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Asbestos Fears Following Wolverhampton Factory fire

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Residents living within the vicinity of a huge factory fire in Wolverhampton have been advised to stay inside and avoid touching debris in case of asbestos exposure.

Asbestos from within the roof of the factory is likely to have been released during the fire, and anyone with ash or debris in their property is being advised by Public Health England to contact the council to get it removed.

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Manchester Nightclub Owner Sentenced After Asbestos Safety Failures

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A nightclub owner who failed to have an asbestos survey of a venue in Manchester prior to refurbishment works has been sentenced and fined £5,720.00.

Charles John McGrath pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 as well as the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

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Asbestos on Antiques Roadshow

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Popular BBC program Antiques Roadshow has come under criticism after showcasing a World War Two gas mask without issuing an asbestos warning. These masks were made with asbestos in the filters and are hazardous to the wearer. The concerns are that people, including children, are now going to try on these old gas masks and be exposed to asbestos.

BBC have since issued an apology and a warning about the masks.

For more on the story follow the link below:

https://www.sundaypost.com/in10/entertainment/asbestos-row-hits-bbcs-antiques-roadshow/

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New Study Shows Asbestos Fibers Can Move in Soil

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New research has shown that asbestos can move through soils and sands. This is a long held belief in certain circles, however new experiments have shown that this could be the case. There are concerns that the asbestos can enter ground water and be transported further

 

For more information see:

https://www.asbestos.com/news/2016/09/14/new-study-asbestos-fibers-move-soil/ 

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