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We are based in the lovely city of Cape Town at the southern most point of the most beautiful Country in the world, South Africa. We believe that we are making a contribution to conserving our beautiful country for our children and their children by assisting with the management of hazardous waste whilst also keeping our people safe from the hazards of asbestos exposure. Asbestos Away is an extended operations of Gutter Innovations West Coast CC and uses the well- and multi skilled man power of Gutter Innovations Who have been serving satisfied clients in and around Cape Town since...
Asbestos removal and asbestos handling is governed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Labour Law. Only approved asbestos contractors are allowed to handle asbestos. The disposal of asbestos is strictly controlled and handling of asbestos carries significant threat to site workers as well as office, factory or warehouse workers and the general public. Schools, especially are at risk of endangering the lives of children should they have buildings that were built with asbestos, and this includes roofs and guttering.
Tiger Brands Milling provides asbestos services in Bo Oakdale, Western Cape and surrounding suburbs.
Welcome to HRS Roofing Solutions. We're a registered Asbestos Contractor with the Dept. of Labour and we remove, demolish and dispose of all types of Asbestos Hazardous Waste. Contact us via e-mail - [email protected] or call 081 323 1112. Visit our website at www.hrsroofing.co.za
We specialise in plumbing
For over 80 years Scheltema has been a leading provider of roofing, ceilings and partitioning in Southern Africa. Much of the success of the company can be attributed to its passion for building, pride in its work, and commitment towards building strong relationships in the marketplace. The result is a powerful and streamlined organization, and extended supply chain, that effectively integrates staff, customers and suppliers. Numerous relationships span generations.
Services ✔ insulation contractors ✔ painting ✔ asbestos removal
Gutter Science was established in 2015 by Johan Brand, a young and enthusiastic entrepreneur from Cape Town with the desire to meet the need for better service within the industry. With the competition in the industry being more aggressive than ever before in South Africa, Johan decided to concentrate his energy on showing his customers what to expect from a gutter company, ensuring they receive the very best experience when dealing with the company from first contact to the invoice. Johan was joined by Mark Boggon in 2016 after the two decided on a partnership that would grow the business....
Being a hands-on man, David Prinsloo together with his family, 4 dedicated, experienced and competent contract managers and 3 secretaries is backed up by a team of skilled and semi-skilled artisans, who have successfully completed and solved well over 40 000 of Cape Town’s domestic, commercial and industrial, waterproofing, painting and roofing related problems. Earning themselves a solid reputation as a leading and trusted company in their specialised fields of expertise – hence the slogan.
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How can an asbestos specialist help me?
It has been a well known fact for many years that asbestos exposure over long periods causes severe damage to the lungs. Existing asbestos, mainly in old roofs, which is not damaged or disturbed is considered a static danger. If asbestos is disturbed, damaged or moved, it gives off a very fine dust containing asbestos fibres which are extremely damaging to the lungs if inhaled over an extended period of time. Asbestos specialists safely remove and replace materials such as old roofing structures which contain asbestos.
What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals composed of thin, needle-like fibres. Raw asbestos is made by crushing the ore to separate out the other minerals in it, and then processing it until it has a soft, wooly consistency. Pure asbestos can be made into felt, cloth, paper and rope. The fibres can be mixed into cement, drywall compounds, plastics, paints, sealants and adhesives to assist in insulation, waterproofing and provides and fire-proofing qualities. However, it should be noted that ALL asbestos use, manufacture and processing has been banned in South Africa since 2008. South Africa’s last asbestos mine closed in 2002, and asbestos has not been used in domestic building materials since the 1980s.
Asbestos seriously endangers health
According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), “ … there is sufficient evidence that asbestos causes mesothelioma (a relatively rare cancer of the thin membranes that line the chest and abdomen), and cancers of the lung, larynx, and ovary (8). Although rare, mesothelioma is the most common form of cancer associated with asbestos exposure.” When a person breathes in high levels of asbestos over many years, the asbestos fibres lodge deep in the lung tissues, causing aggravation and scarring, and resulting in a disease called asbestosis, which is a serious, chronic, non-cancerous respiratory disease. This disease causes shortness of breath, and a dry-crackling sound when inhaling and may, in severe cases, prove fatal. Asbestos inhalation over long periods may cause cancer of the lungs, and looks similar to cancers caused by smoking and other causes. In some cases, the pleura (the lining of the lung) may thicken and swell over time, squeezing the lung and causing shortness of breath.
Removal of asbestos from your home and workplace
It is clear that removing asbestos from your home or workplace is a dangerous and skilled procedure, and should only be carried out by professionals who have taken the appropriate measures to protect their health during the process. Due to the identified dangers of using asbestos, this material is no longer used in building works, but may still be present in some of the materials used on the roofs in older residential, commercial and industrial buildings. For the sake of safety and health, it is highly advisable to remove these roofs and replace them with alternative health-friendly options. Asbestos removal specialists ensure that their employees use appropriate safety equipment and clothing when working with this material. This involves full body and hand protective clothing, as well as face masks which prevent asbestos dust from being inhaled. Appropriate signage may also be displayed to warn of the dangers present whilst removing old asbestos materials. In instances where asbestos cannot be removed due to structural limitations, a special waterborne functional coating may be applied to encapsulate and seal the asbestos and make it conform to safety regulations.
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Many roofing contractors are certified to safely remove old roofs containing asbestos, and these are the only specialists you should employ in this work. Roofing specialists can be found quite easily, through advertisements in home magazines, home catalogues, newspapers and the Yellow Pages, or through flyers. You can also make enquiries for these specialists through building companies and architects. Searching the internet is one of the quickest ways of finding the right specialist, especially if you use a site such as Uptasker, which will provide the names, contact details, links to websites (if available), online rating and customer reviews of the roofing contractors who are certified in asbestos-removal in your geographical area. From this site, you can click directly to their websites or request quotes for comparison. Many contractors will have their own online catalogues, from which you can check their range of services and read customer testimonials. Whilst word of mouth referrals are always the best option, these are not always available since many people live in modern houses and work in modern environments where asbestos is not present.
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It has been clearly demonstrated that asbestos is a dangerous health risk, which is why it is no longer used in building materials, and is removed wherever possible. This should never be attempted by unqualified, inexperienced contractors or persons who are not aware of the dangers that this material poses when handled. Be sure to choose the right specialist when removing asbestos, and ensure the health of everyone involved. For more tips, see our asbestos specialist articles.
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