According to health statistics, 2500 deaths in the UK in 2014/2015 were due to mesothelioma from asbestos exposure, while 250 were from asbestosis. Asbestos was commonly used in buildings before 2000 and can still be found in places like floor tiles, pipes, window panels and roofs. Exposure to asbestos fibers can cause serious and sometimes fatal illnesses like mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer many years later. Proper inspection by a professional and safe removal of asbestos is important to health.

1. Asbestos Facts and
Information

2. According to the Health and Safety Statistics of 2014/2015 the
estimated current deaths in the UK due to mesothelioma
were 2500, while asbestosis deaths were 250.Therefore it is
crucial that you are aware of asbestos, where it can be found
and how to remove it. Below we've created a slider with
asbestos-related facts and information to help you.

3. How do I identify asbestos?

4. If you have a house that was built before the year 2000 then
there is a chance there could be asbestos in your home or
place of work.To be on the safe side get a trained
professional to inspect the house or workplace for you. As
per the Health and Safety atWork Act here are a few
common places asbestos can be found:
● Floor tiles in a corridor
● Insulated pipes
● Window Panelling
● Hot water pipes
● Roofs
● Gas meters

5. Will asbestos be harmful to
my health?

6. When materials containing asbestos are damaged or
disrupted, fibres are released into the air.These fibres can
cause serious diseases.These diseases can take time to
develop, by which time you cannot do anything about them,
which is why it is vital that you act now.
Asbestos can cause the following illnesses:
● Mesothelioma
● Asbestosis
● Asbestos-related lung cancer
● Pleural thickening

7. Who does asbestos effect?

8. Asbestos can effect anybody who comes into contact with it,
whether you are a 17 year old female teenager or 50 year old
man. Asbestos can effect anyone.

9. What are the asbestos
regulations?

10. As per hse.gov.uk the control of asbestos regulations came
into place on 6th April 2012. Some of the changes
included;
● Brief written records should be kept of non-licensed work,
which has to be notified.
● All workers doing notifiable non-licensed work with
asbestos must be under health surveillance by a Doctor.

11. Does asbestos cause
cancer?

12. Yes, statistics show that asbestos can cause cancer lung
cancer and a lung disease known as asbestosis, however we
can not pin down the exact number because lung cancer can
be caused by other factors such as smoking. It's estimated
that each year there are 2000 lung cancer deaths in the UK
because of asbestos exposure.
Asbestos exposure also causes mesothelioma, which
especially occurs from subjection to asbestos.

13. Where can I dispose of
asbestos?

14. Asbestos must be disposed of in a landfill which has a
specific permit, authorising it to accept asbestos. Here
at Insulation and Environmental Services we are
happy to remove and get rid of this hazardous
material for you.

15. Sources
Health and Safety statistics of 2014/2015: http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/overall/hssh1415.pdf
Health and Safety atWork Act: http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/building.htm
Mesothelioma: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mesothelioma/Pages/Definition.aspx
Asbestosis: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Asbestosis/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Asbestos-related lung cancer: http://www.asbestos.com/cancer/lung-cancer/
Pleural thickening: http://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/pleural-thickening.php
hse.gov.uk: http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/regulations.htm
2000 lung cancer deaths: http://www.hse.gov.uk/Statistics/causdis/lungcancer/index.htm