The Importance of Air monitoring on Construction Sites

1 May 2017

The Importance of Air monitoring on Construction Sites

Despite it being banned from use since 2000, asbestos is still frequently encountered during demolition and renovation works. Once believed to be the most useful and versatile material in the industry, due to its ability to resist high temperatures, it was later found to be extremely hazardous.


Common Occurrence


It is the widespread use asbestos in the decades leading up to its banning that makes it a commonly encountered problem and as a result, something that necessitates all personnel on a construction site knowing what to do if they encounter it.




But what if asbestos is disturbed during construction work, filling the air with dangerous airborne particles?


Air Monitoring


A key safety measure is necessary for all renovation works to best protect all involved and it comes in the form of asbestos air monitoring.


The high potential of encountering asbestos when deconstructing or renovating existing buildings means that constantly monitoring the air for harmful particles is the only way to truly know that a site is safe for staff to be present.


Prior to any commencement of building works, an accredited asbestos surveyor should be employed to ensure all necessary safety procedures are in place and as part of these measures, air samples will be taken from areas surrounding the construction site. This is then analysed to determine the risk.


Having a safety consultant present will ensure that all asbestos regulations are followed and that no one is unnecessarily put at risk. Failing to provide adequate safety checks is gambling with people’s lives, pure and simple.


Don’t leave it to chance. Call the professionals.


For more information on asbestos monitoring, handling or removal, please call us on 01 6905907 anytime or visit our website www.ohss.ie. One of our friendly experts can talk you through your options.

There’s no such thing as being ‘too cautious’ when it comes to asbestos removal.

 


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