Industrial Asbestos Removal is Critical to Avoid Serious Health Risks from Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos was used extensively in commercial and industrial buildings constructed before the 1980s in the United States. Building owners are expected to locate and manage asbestos in their industrial premises. Failure to appropriately manage asbestos-containing materials with industrial asbestos removal can expose people to airborne asbestos fibers. Inhaling the fibers can cause respiratory distress, and even lead to serious diseases.
Removing or disturbing asbestos is a specialized task that must be undertaken by workers that have undergone appropriate training, and work for a registered asbestos abatement company. Advanced Environmental Services, Inc. is a trusted local expert providing asbestos abatement services for all types of industrial applications throughout Missouri. If you need to manage asbestos in your industrial premises before occupancy or renovation, please call us at (314) 865-2662 or request a free quote for asbestos abatement online.
Where & Why You Need Industrial Asbestos Removal
Asbestos was once added to a wide variety of materials in industrial buildings. It provided thermal and acoustic insulation, and enhanced the strength and durability of other materials. The widespread use of asbestos occurred during an era when the harmful effects of inhaling and ingesting this mineral were unknown. Asbestos stopped being ubiquitous from the 1980s onwards, although it is not banned in the U.S., and continues being used in some gaskets, fireproofing materials, and everyday products.
So, where might asbestos be present in your industrial building? Here are areas where asbestos is most likely to be found and industrial asbestos removal may be needed:
- Interior and exterior walls
- Roofs
- Fire doors
- Flooring, including linoleum coverings in wet areas
- Insulation
- Gutters and downpipes
- Hot water tanks
- Boilers, stacks, and tanks
- Around windows and door frames
- Electrical fuse boards
- Elevator and lift shafts
As asbestos was strong, cheap, and insulating, as such, it may be present in areas of your industrial building that frequently become hot or wet. Some areas that are not usually checked for asbestos but may contain the mineral include fencing and electrical pits. Because asbestos can be so prevalent throughout buildings, industrial asbestos removal should be regarded as a priority before you begin any renovations, perform repairs, or start working from an old industrial building that isn't in the best shape.
What Does Industrial Asbestos Removal Entail?
After it is confirmed that some areas of your industrial building contain asbestos, our experts will carry asbestos abatement services in adherence to mandated safety guidelines. Asbestos removal involves setting up barriers/exclusion zones around the work area, disabling the HVAC system/reversing the airflow, and using HEPA vacuums to prevent the asbestos fibers from travelling to other areas.
Our team wears special protective gear and cleans up in a decontamination site. The debris is double-bagged and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Finally, we complete every industrial asbestos removal project with a visual inspection of the area to ensure that it has been cleaned properly.
Trust AES for Industrial Asbestos Removal Services in Missouri
At Advanced Environmental Services, Inc., we are the go-to asbestos abatement company for all types of industrial applications where asbestos poses a health hazard throughout St. Louis, St. Charles, and Columbia, Missouri. Some of our commonly required services include asbestos pipe insulation removal and asbestos removal from boilers, stacks, and tanks. Debris clean up and visual inspections are also a part of every asbestos removal project we undertake. To learn more about asbestos and if you require asbestos testing or removal, call us at (314) 865-2662 or request a free estimate online.
