The Hidden Dangers of Asbestos Testing Kits

In an era where do-it-yourself (DIY) solutions are increasingly popular, it’s important to address why certain tasks, such as asbestos testing, are best left to professionals. Crucial Environmental, a leader in asbestos management, has taken a firm stance...

Most common health risks of asbestos

Asbestos is a naturally-occurring substance that was used for a number of years as a building material due to its range of useful properties. Unfortunately, asbestos can also be dangerous, and it is best to avoid it if at all possible. People who come into contact...

Uncommon Uses for Asbestos

While many homes built before 2000 may contain asbestos in several different structural elements, it may be surprising that asbestos was not used solely in the home. It was also used in a wide variety of different products. Although many of those products have...

Why your business needs an asbestos management plan

Asbestos was once commonly used for insulation in construction. But after it was revealed that long-term exposure to asbestos can lead to a range of debilitating and deadly lung conditions, it was completely banned from use in the UK. Since the Control of Asbestos...

Top safety tips for considering asbestos when doing DIY

Top tips for considering asbestos when doing DIY If you believe that you may have discovered asbestos in your property, the first rule is not to touch it. Asbestos is a danger in the home after it is disturbed in a manner that creates dust containing asbestos fibres....

Asbestos Concerns for places of work

Asbestos is a naturally occurring, fibrous material. Due to its durability and resistance to heat and flame, asbestos has been utilised in dozens of occupations and industries for decades. But, long before its popularity in industry peaked, asbestos was linked to...