Choosing the right asbestos removal company also requires ensuring that the job is being undertaken by appropriately qualified people.
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Read MoreThis checklist can help any property owner to determine the cost of removing asbestos.
Read MoreFriable asbestos is the most dangerous form of asbestos. It could be in your home, so take caution.
Read MoreThere are procedures for managing workplace asbestos you may be unaware of, including employer responsibilities to staff and customers. Read more here.
Read MoreThe negative impact of airborne asbestos contamination on human health is well-documented - what isn’t is the fibres’ other effects on the external environment.
Read MoreBuying your first home can be stressful even without asbestos concerns. To help make it easier we’ve run through everything you need to know about asbestos.
Read MoreOnce you’ve identified asbestos on your property and had it removed, there is still one more step - getting a comprehensive asbestos clearance report.
Read MoreAsbestos testing in Auckland is popular amongst homeowners. Here are the facts you need to know about asbestos in the home, from the asbestos experts at Chemcare.
Read MoreWhen you suspect asbestos is present in your owner-occupied home, all you need to do is call the team at Chemcare to manage it. But what can you do if you're renting?
Read MoreConcerned about Asbestos, but can’t afford to deal with it right now? We have some advice to help.
Read MoreElsewhere in the world, however, the asbestos market is still strong. Which countries are continuing to mine and manufacture the mineral, and for what purpose?
Read MoreAsbestos encapsulation is popular amongst homeowners as an alternative to removal. Here are the facts you need to know, from the asbestos experts at Chemcare.
Read MoreAsbestos is still found in many New Zealand homes, despite being banned. What does the future look like for the material and the health effects it causes?
Read MoreIf you have discovered asbestos in your property, you should know what you’re dealing with by collecting a sample for testing - here’s how to do it safely.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Health regulations to manage asbestos materials in New Zealand require each removal job checked by an independent asbestos assessor to deal with asbestos safely.
Read MoreThe New Zealand annual fatality rate from asbestos-related illness, is about 170 people a year. New regulations are dedicated to reducing this and if possible, down to zero fatalities.
Read MoreThere’s a lot of dangerous misinformation concerning asbestos in New Zealand. We’ve busted 6 common asbestos myths to help clear the air.
Read MoreAsbestos when exposed to fire can become brittle and breakable and more likely to allow fibres into the air. For this reason, fire is considered an asbestos damaging catalyst.
Read MoreNatural disasters can cause asbestos to become friable and hazardous. We have a look at the risks and discuss why it’s always best to remove asbestos before the unexpected happens.
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