At Safe:Environment, safety is our number one priority. When we arrive at a worksite to begin asbestos removal, our first step is always to ensure that the area is properly sealed off. This is a critical part of our process, designed to protect both our team and anyone nearby. Here’s an inside look at how we do it:
1. Establishing a Safe Perimeter
Before any work begins, we establish a clear and secure perimeter around the worksite. We use heavy-duty plastic sheeting and warning signs to alert everyone that the area is off-limits. This helps keep non-essential people away from the danger zone.
2. Creating a Containment Area
We use specialised containment barriers to isolate the affected area from the rest of the building. This often involves sealing doors, windows, and vents with tape and plastic sheeting. The goal is to keep any airborne asbestos fibres from spreading to other parts of the property.
3. Setting Up Negative Air Pressure
To further prevent asbestos from escaping, we set up negative air pressure within the containment area. Using high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, we create airflow that pulls air into the containment, but not out. This helps keep fibres from drifting beyond the sealed-off area.
4. Ensuring Proper Ventilation
Despite the need for containment, proper ventilation is essential for keeping the work area safe. We use industrial air scrubbers equipped with HEPA filters to maintain clean air in the work area, and these filters continuously trap any asbestos fibres that might be released during the removal process.
5. Protective Gear for Our Team
Our crew members are fully suited up in personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure their safety inside the sealed-off area. This includes full-body suits, gloves, respirators, and shoe coverings. We never cut corners when it comes to safety.
6. Final Inspection and Monitoring
Before we begin removing asbestos, we conduct a final inspection to ensure all barriers are secure. Our team also monitors air quality in real time, ensuring that the levels of asbestos fibres are well below safe thresholds.
7. Continuous Monitoring During Removal
Once the work begins, we continue to monitor the air quality and adjust our containment measures as needed. If any air quality issues arise, we have protocols in place to address them immediately, ensuring a safe environment for everyone involved.
8. Final Cleanup and Clearance Testing
Once the asbestos removal is complete, we conduct thorough cleaning of the containment area and surrounding spaces. This includes a final air quality test to ensure that no asbestos fibres remain. Only after passing these tests do we consider the site safe for re-entry.
At Safe:Environment, we don’t just remove asbestos; we ensure that every step of the process is done with care and precision to protect everyone. Our team’s expertise, combined with state-of-the-art safety measures, is what makes us the trusted choice for asbestos removal.
