How to remove Asbestos safely?

What is Asbestos and the fuss?

Asbestos is the generic term for a number of fibrous silicate minerals. Products made from asbestos cement - bonded asbestos material -- include fibro sheeting (flat and corrugated) as well as water, drainage and flue pipes, roofing shingles and guttering.

Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. It is a serious stuff so handle with care, don't risk it...

How can I find professional to remove them?

You can find the licensed asbestos removal contractors in your area through Yellow Pages.

How you can remove asbestos (DIY) in a safe manner?

For small amount of asbestos cladding (less than 50m2), you can DIY with care, or else leave them to the expert, it is not worth the risk for you and your family.
1. Order a abestos bin from your local asbestos removalists. One is Tottenham, Apex 9314 9911
2. Avoid use of power tools. Asbestos fibres can be released if power tools are used for anything other than the removal of screws.
3. Wear an Australian Standards Protection Level 2 (P2) minimum half face disposable mask and disposable coveralls. Ask your local Bunning store. Non-Australian Standards certified masks should not be used where asbestos is present.
4. Wet sheets down to reduce dust generation and movement.
5. Take the sheets off whole (again, do not use power tools as this may create dust movement).
6. Double wrap the sheets in construction grade plastic. (This should be 200 microns thick.) Use tough tape to seal the package. The package size and weight should be small enough to be handle by 2 person only.

Another option, if you would like to transport to the disposal yourself, Contact your Local Council for a licensed disposal point in your area.
The approximate cost of asbestos bin is about 3 (three) times your usual rubbish bin. So the cost is not as bad as a lot of people fear, and took the risk... on themself, and the environment.

Enjoy your DIY project, We hope that you don't have to call for help when it is too late.