BRANZ BUILD Article – Removing Asbestos
Removing AsbestosThis Issue – A part of the Cleaning up featureBy David Hindley – 1 February 2018, Build 164 Link here New rules about dealing with asbestos are almost fully in place. It’s not just a matter of asbestos in old buildings – we are also uncovering surprises about asbestos in soil and the risks
Stuff Article on Asbestos found in Decramastic Roof
What should have been a simple good turn for a client turned into a nightmare for house painter John Quaid, 35, who is still recovering from an experience that gave him serious health issues and left him reeling. Quaid says he was contracted to paint the timber window frames and some concrete on an older-style
Products which may contain Asbestos – (Not exhaustive)
The A-Z of products that may contain asbestos for more visit www.hazmat.co.nz AAir conditioning ducts – exterior or interior acoustic and thermal insulationArc shields in lift motor rooms or large electrical cabinetsAsbestos-based plastic products – as electrical insulates and acid-resistant compositions or aircraft seatsAsbestos ceiling tilesAsbestos cement conduitsAsbestos cement electrical fuse boardsAsbestos cement external roofs
Asbestos Ceiling Panel Removal – Masterton, Wairarapa
HazMat completed a large-scale asbestos ceiling panel removal at the departmental building in Masterton, Wairarapa. Our team overcame many hazardous obstacles to get this done, not to mention a nationwide lockdown to get the asbestos ceiling removal completed. The first stage of works:Included a pre-clean of the site and construction of a timber framed enclosure
Asbestos Test Drop Off Sample – Lower Hutt / Wellington
Asbestos Test to Drop off to Lower Hutt HazMat Office: You can now bring samples of suspected asbestos materials directly to our office at 144a Queens Drive, Lower Hutt. We are available Monday-Friday during normal office hours. Before taking samples please assess the condition of the material to see if fibre release may occur. If
Asbestos Management Plan – Worksafe Template
What is an asbestos management plan? An asbestos management plan sets out where any identified asbestos or asbestos-containing material is present & how it will be managed. The workplace PCBU must make sure a copy of the asbestos management plan is readily accessible to workers and their representatives. As well as to other PCBUs. A
Asbestos Removal Job Application – Situations Vacant Wellington
Asbestos Removalists Required. HazMat Wellington are looking for applicants with experience in Class A / B & general labouring works.We undertake works on class B residential sheds, garages, carports, soil, cladding and soffits. In addition we also perform some class A vinyls and stipple ceilings.We only perform a small amount of commercial work. This means interesting,
This is why asbestos was used in homes.
In 1955 a British physician and epidemiologist named Richard Doll made a startling discovery through his pioneering research on the deaths of asbestos factory workers. The results of his research would trigger widespread investigation and send shockwaves through both the medical world and the construction industry. More than 170 New Zealanders will die this year
The Ultimate Asbestos Guide for Homeowners.
Asbestos testing | Removing asbestos | Managing asbestos | Residential asbestos removal Wellington & Christchurch | Asbestos surveys If you’re thinking of renovating then it’s vital you read this asbestos guide before you start work. That’s because making a mistake when dealing with asbestos can lead to life threatening illness to both you and your
What is an Asbestos Demolition Survey?
The purpose of an asbestos demolition survey is to help locate all the asbestos in a building (or the relevant part) before demolition work commences. It is a disruptive and fully intrusive survey which will need to penetrate parts of the building structure. It is very different to a management survey. Aggressive inspection techniques are used