That is what makes vermiculite removal difficult due to the volume of fibers which become airborne during removal. Therefore, the process of removing vermiculite vacuuming, sweeping, etc. Studies with the EPA and Dr. In an entire attic consisting of many gaps, corners, nooks and crannies, it is virtually impossible to remove and contain every asbestos fiber.
Therefore, we always recommend the safest and most cost effective solution for vermiculite cleanup. Construction materials containing asbestos, such as insulation boards, cement, ceiling tiles or roofing shingles, typically do not release significant amounts of contaminated fibres under normal use.
However, cutting or damaging these products can cause harmful fibres to become airborne. Exposure to asbestos-laced vermiculite increases your risk of developing lung diseases, lung cancer or mesothelioma—an aggressive form of cancer directly related to prolonged asbestos exposure that develops in the lining of your lungs or abdomen. Health risks increase with the level of concentration of tainted fibres in the air, as well as the duration and frequency of exposure.
Patients with pleural mesothelioma experience chest and shoulder pain and dry cough is frequent. As the cancer progresses and the tumor grows bigger, weight loss, weakness, and fever may also occur. The time between the initial exposure to asbestos and clinical signs of the disease latency is difficult to define because for mesothelioma the range is quite wide and the disease is rarely seen less than 10 years from the time of the first exposure and it may occur even after 40 years.
Lung Cancer - Asbestos can cause lung cancer. Lung cancer takes many years to develop, but changes in the lung can begin almost as soon as a person is exposed to asbestos. Lung cancer usually does not cause symptoms in the early stages. When symptoms occur the cancer is often advanced. Symptoms of lung cancer include chronic cough, weight loss, shortness of breath, fever, and chest pain.
These symptoms are also common with other lung disorders, therefore to confirm the diagnosis it is necessary to carry out laboratory tests including chest x-ray. The following precautions will prevent releasing asbestos fibres into the air: Do not use the attic for storage.
Nobody should go into the attic. If you plan to renovate, hire a professional who is trained and certified to handle asbestos. Never remove the insulation yourself. Seal all cracks and holes in the ceilings to prevent insulation from sifting through.
Vermiculite Removal Process Asbestos Testing : Certified inspectors will comb the building collecting air and material samples to determine whether or not you have an asbestos problem, where and how much.
Vermiculite Removal Plan : The findings serve as a guideline for the remediation process as not all vermiculite needs to be removed. Sometimes it is preferable to leave the asbestos fibres intact by just sealing it off. Sealing Of Contaminated Areas : All areas to be worked on will be sealed to prevent releasing particles of asbestos into the air and spreading the area of contamination and increasing exposure during the vermiculite removal process.
Vermiculite Removal : Certified crew use the latest external industrial strength vacuums with sealed hoses and heavy duty filtration to completely remove all the contaminated vermiculite.
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