Asbestos is a material which, when inhaled, can cause serious life-threatening illnesses such as malignant lung cancer and mesothelioma.
It is currently banned or restricted in around 52 countries on account of the risks it poses to our health.The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that 125 million people encounter white asbestos in the workplace, and the International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that 100,000 workers die each year from all asbestos-related diseases.
A report by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) concluded that just over 4,000 deaths in the UK during 2005 were related to asbestos poisoning.
Asbestos is banned in the European Union, but there are still minor exemptions for its use in industry.Worryingly, a recent BBC investigation found that developed nations such as Canada are still exporting the product to developing countries, including India.
Our services
At Wilbourn Associates, we are committed to helping your business avoid the terrible commercial and personal complications which come with finding asbestos on your property. We offer a comprehensive survey of your land or property to ensure that you and your colleagues are not in danger of asbestos poisoning. Our trained group of Environmental Surveyors, accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, will help you to ensure that your property is commercially safe and sound.
1. Asbestos Management Survey
For more information on protecting your business against asbestos, or to obtain a price for our expert services, please contact a member of our environmental surveying team or get in touch directly with our Asbestos Director, Phil Gelsthorpe.