Asbestos has been used in houses as a layer of protection from the outside world. Be it the sun’s heat or the chilly winters, asbestos has always provided comfort. But it has been seen that when it gets damaged, asbestos strats repelling fibers that float around in the air and, if inhaled, can lead to serious health consequences. 

Since every household has some asbestos usage in them, when the properties are broken down to build new houses in that plot, the asbestos dust can get mixed with the area’s soil. Asbestos does not degrade over time, so it remains in the soil forever unless taken care of. Asbestos mixed with the building’s concrete dust forms ACM (Asbestos concrete material), becoming one with the soil. 

ACM can also have similar consequences to asbestos dust on the pulmonary system. Professionals from Irwin Asbestos are trained in asbestos soil removal to mitigate the effects of ACM. This article will look at the signs that confirm ACM’s presence on a plot. 

Does Your Site Have Contaminated Soil?

If you are trying to relocate to a place where a house existed previously, then finding asbestos in the soil is very likely. Asbestos is generally classified into two categories: the licensed and the unlicensed firm. Unlicensed asbestos contamination is deadly and needs immediate removal. 

The identification of asbestos in the soil is important. There are different tests to search for big visible particles and tiny asbestos fibers found in the ground. An asbestos land survey is done initially to scan for more significant asbestos pieces that have not degraded into unbonded fibers. Sampling tests are present, which look out for minute traces of asbestos in the soil. Multiple samples are collected. 

Expert ACM soil removers from Irwin Asbestos consider these data while planning the soil removal and landscaping process.  

Contact An Asbestos Removal Service:

Asbestos removal services are critical to maintaining a plot’s soil quality. The removal process is extensive and requires professionals as it can be a health hazard if the workers do not take proper precautions. Following are some of how Irwin Asbestos professionals use, 

• For large asbestos pieces, the land is divided into small plots, and then the asbestos is handpicked by the contractor while using proper precautions. This can be time-consuming but is a relatively more straightforward form of getting rid of asbestos.

• When the asbestos is present below the surface, the soil is excavated up to a certain depth, and then the remaining removed soil is replaced by clean, healthy soil. Finally, the contaminated soil is thrown away in a licensed disposal pit. 

Conclusion:

Getting rid of asbestos from the soil can be tricky and call for an expert’s assistance. If the land had a building on it that has been demolished, then getting the solid checked for the presence of ACM and their removal if some traces are found is very important.