Archive for June, 2011

What to do if you find Asbestos…

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

At this time of year, many people may come across asbestos in their homes. So you may ask… what do I do next?

Midlands Asbestos Solutions have the answer… Call us on 0115 932 6521 and we can offer you a free quoation and helpful advise to deal with your asbestos queries. Things to look out for in your home and garden that could be asbestos:-

Midlands Asbestos deals with all types of asbestos based materials including all the above!

The Effects of Asbestos Exposure

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

Asbestos Exposure is one of the biggest killers in the trade industry. When materials containing Asbestos are disturbed the Asbestos fibres are inhailed into the lungs which over years causes them to look like the image on the left.

This is a case of Mesothelioma, which is a cancer that effects the lining of the lungs, abdomen and in some cases the lining of the heart.

Many tradesmen are still being exposed to asbestos and may not be aware of it, this is why Asbestos Awareness is so important. Fortunately there are many independant providers that can offer this training.

Midlands Asbestos Solutions is here to take away the risk of Asbestos Exposure, we can safely remove and dispose of the asbestos without any risk of fibre release.

Asbestos Surveys can now be carried out in a building or premises if there is asbestos suspected to be present.

Always ensure that you are aware of the materials you are working with as any asbestos problems can be easlily resolved to avoid risks to your health!