{"id":579,"date":"2017-05-15T13:01:02","date_gmt":"2017-05-15T12:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advice.quotatis.co.uk\/?post_type=project_page_element&#038;p=579"},"modified":"2017-05-15T13:01:02","modified_gmt":"2017-05-15T12:01:02","slug":"asbestos-sampling-why-need-how-works","status":"publish","type":"project_page_element","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/projects\/asbestos\/asbestos-sampling-why-need-how-works\/","title":{"rendered":"Asbestos Sampling: Why You Need it and How it Works"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Asbestos is a natural material that was used a lot in building construction between the 1930s and 1990s. So if you have a property that is between 20 and 80 years old, it\u2019s possible that there\u2019s asbestos in it.<\/p>\n<p>If you think you have asbestos in your home, the first thing you need to do is get confirmation that it\u2019s actually there. You can do this with asbestos sampling.<\/p>\n<h3>Why do I need to know if I have asbestos in my property?<\/h3>\n<p>You need to know if you have asbestos in your property because it can be dangerous. Asbestos that is enclosed and in good condition doesn\u2019t usually pose a health risk and need removing. But damaged or deteriorating asbestos is another matter. <\/p>\n<p>Asbestos has tiny fibres that can escape into the air if it breaks or deteriorates. If these get into your lungs you&#8217;re at risk of developing a fatal lung disease or respiratory problem. So it\u2019s important to know if you have asbestos in your home so you can check what condition it\u2019s in.<\/p>\n<h3>How does asbestos sampling work?<\/h3>\n<p>Asbestos sampling involves taking multiple samples from materials and testing them in a laboratory for asbestos. Any laboratory that does asbestos testing should be UKAS accredited (United Kingdom Accreditation Service).<\/p>\n<p>Most asbestos sampling companies will send professional testers out to your home. They will take multiple samples to make sure that their results are accurate and transport them back to a laboratory for testing. Most laboratories will then email you the results the same or next day.<\/p>\n<p>You can do asbestos sampling yourself if you prefer. You\u2019ll need to follow a number of safety precautions, including wearing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A dust mask (or other respiratory protection)<\/li>\n<li>Protective gloves<\/li>\n<li>Overalls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The company that you engage to do your testing will usually send you containers to put your sample in. You\u2019ll then either have to send the sample to them or they\u2019ll pick it up.<\/p>\n<p>However, collecting asbestos samples yourself can be a risky business. Asbestos fibres are so small that you can\u2019t see whether you\u2019ve released any in the air and are at risk of breathing them in. The safest option is to let professionals do your asbestos sampling for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s important to know if you have asbestos in your home. 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