Asbestos Testing
Asbestos Testing can be done in several ways says John Kerr of Safety 1st Removals Ltd an Asbestos Removal Contractor in Auckland. Asbestos Testing also depends on What Material you are Testing.
Asbestos Testing of say Asbestos Textured Ceiling to say how you Test Asbestos Tiles or Asbestos Cladding will be different. John Kerr Director of Safety 1st Removals Ltd an Asbestos Contractor in Auckland will take us through the Processes for each one.
Asbestos Testing an Asbestos Textured Ceiling firstly John Kerr of Safety 1st Removals Ltd says that because of the Crumbly nature of Asbestos Textured Ceiling you must be careful when disturbing it to take a sample.
Firstly identify an area of the Asbestos Textured Ceiling that is out of the way and like in a Corner. Once you have identified where you will take the sample from says John Kerr of Safety 1st Removals Ltd.
You then prepare the Area under the Asbestos Textured Ceiling you are going to Test. You also organise the equipment you need to test with.
Asbestos Testing a Textured Ceiling you will need the following a Drop Sheet,Spray water bottle, Gloves at Least a P2 Face Mask ,a scrapper, Wet wipes, several clip Lock bags and a Ladder,can of spray paint same colour as ceiling.
John Kerr of Safety 1st Removals Ltd an Asbestos Contractor in Auckland says good preparation will stop any contamination of other parts of the House.
Asbestos Testing of Asbestos Textured Ceiling first make sure you communicate to the rest of the Household what you are doing. In the area you have identified place the drop sheet on the ground and ladder in position. Then with the water spray bottle spray then area you identify it don't saturate but make sure it is moist. Then after placing on all your PPE and grabbing the Clip Lock bags and scrapper. Scrap enough of the Asbestos Texture Ceiling to cover the bottom of the Bag. Seal the Bag and place in another bag to double seal. Then wipe the scrapper with the Wet Wipes and place those and your gloves in another Clip Lock bag. Let the area dry a bit and then spray with paint to encapsulate. Remove all tools etc and wrap un Drop Sheet and dispose of as appropriate. Communicate with householders that it is all clear and vtake samples to Lab.
John Kerr of Safety 1st Removals Ltd an Asbestos Contractor in Auckland says if you follow these simple steps while Asbestos Testing Textured Ceilings this will stop you from from contaminating the Rest of your House.
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