When Should a Person Carry Out Asbestos Testing?
Asbestos is a group of fibrous minerals used as a construction material in the 1980s in Australia. These are quite hazardous to the environment and human health. Asbestos or asbestos-containing minerals (ACMs), when inhaled by human beings can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer. This is why the use of asbestos as a construction material has been banned in Australia and several countries of the modern world. Even so, the old buildings may still carry some remnants of asbestos. The same should be checked by professionals at certain times. So, when should a person carry out asbestos testing? Before the renovation of an old building – Even though ACMs are banned in Australia, there is a 100% possibility it is present in buildings built in the 1980s. It can be anywhere – ceiling, floor, walls, etc. Thus, if you are thinking to renovate or rebuild your house, office, or any other edifice, it is advisable to hire a good asbestos testing company befor...