Asbestos
What Should I Do If I Think My Land Is Asbestos-Contaminated?
The last blog post showed some common ways that asbestos contaminates soil. If you suspect your land may be asbestos-contaminated, what should you do about it? Is There a Risk to Health From Asbestos in Soil? The first step in a risk assessment is hazard identification. Is there actually asbestos in the soil? At K2 Environmental,…
Read MoreIs Your Land Asbestos-Contaminated?
Asbestos is a very common building material in New Zealand homes, particularly those built between 1940 and 1990. Homes built earlier may have asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in renovations or extensions. Homes built later may still have asbestos contamination on the property from previous demolitions. How does soil become contaminated? Soil may become contaminated in the…
Read MoreAsbestos in the home
Asbestos is the number one workplace killer in New Zealand, with over one hundred cases reported each year. If you or someone you know is planning work on your home, it is as good time to consider the presence of asbestos. Houses built, or that have had work done, before 2000 are more likely to…
Read MoreWhy Is There Variation in Asbestos Results?
It has been found, from experience and testing, that: asbestos in building materials such as stipple and lath and plaster can vary from room to room in a property the results from different laboratories can vary soil samples from the same site can be both positive and negative, even if they are sampled from the…
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Read MoreAsbestos in and around Fuseboards
Asbestos in Fuse Boards Many fuse boards contain asbestos. Typically, the fuse boards which contain asbestos are black in colour. Asbestos tests have shown that Zelemite fuse boards contain asbestos. Asbestos can also be expected to be found in arc shields and generator brakes. Asbestos tests have shown that material around a fuse board can…
Read MoreAsbestos Exposure and Health Risk
The Health Risks of Asbestos Exposure The greatest health risk, in terms of asbestos, is the inhalation of asbestos fibres. This can occur if asbestos is disturbed by activities such as sanding, cutting, grinding, and sweeping; that is, any activity that is going to cause the fibres to become airborne. Asbestos Fibres that are a…
Read MoreAsbestos From Super Six
Super Six Hazards Super Six roofing material can release asbestos. This is often found in the ceiling space below the roof, and in the soil surrounding the property. Super Six Roof Composition Super Six is made with asbestos and concrete. Concrete is basic, or alkaline. Carbon dioxide in the air is slightly acidic. Super Six…
Read MoreAsbestos in Buildings
Asbestos can occur in any building. Where is it most likely to occur? Before doing any work on a building it is critical you know where the asbestos can be found. Asbestos Survey and Asbestos Tests can achieve this goal.
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