At least 3500 people in Great Britain die each year from mesothelioma and asbestos related lung cancer as a result of past exposure to asbestos. Annual numbers of deaths are predicted to go on rising into the next decade.
UK Government Health & Safety Executive
- Environmentally sound asbestos removal services to domestic and industrial locations across the UK.
- Asbestosis and Mesothelioma are killer diseases caused by inhaling asbestos fibres. Asbestos causes scarring to the lungs and this leads to breathing problems and heart failure.
- Asbestos removal should never be treated lightly. Since asbestos is toxic, it should be treated with extreme care. ICE Asbestos ensure that your asbestos is removed with the absolute minimum of risk to health by using up to date machinery and asbestos removal techniques.
Asbestos, Asbestosis and Mesothelioma
Asbestos is a group of microscopic natural minerals that are naturally fire resistant and flexible. These qualities were used widely several years ago in many applications such as pipe and building insulation, roofing, carpet underlay, ceiling, wall and floor tiles, patching compounds, vehicle brake pads, ironing board pads, electrical wiring, textured paints, cements, and many more applications across both domestic and industrial environments.
Usually there are other materials present which prevent the asbestos particles from being released into the air. However, when these materials become damaged, the danger becomes very real…[more]