Asbestos Removal Near Ottawa, ON
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- 05 Apr, 2024
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What you can do to reduce your exposure to asbestos - Asbestos Removal near Ottawa, ON , Aucoin's
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- avoid disturbing materials that may contain asbestos.
- hire a professional to test for asbestos before renovating or remodelling. If a professional finds asbestos, hire a qualified asbestos removal specialist to remove it safely.
Vermiculite-based insulation may contain asbestos. If you have it in your attic or walls:
- don't use the attic for storage
- keep children out of the attic
- don't disturb it or attempt to remove it yourself
- apply caulking to seal openings or gaps around:
- attic hatch
- baseboards
- light fixtures
- electrical outlets
- window and door frames
- repair any crack or holes in the walls and ceilings
- hire professionals trained to handle asbestos if you plan to renovate
Before doing car maintenance yourself:
- check with the auto parts supplier to see if your older brake or transmission parts contain asbestos
- consider having your brakes or transmission clutch serviced at a commercial automotive shop
If you work in maintenance or construction, find out if asbestos is present in your work area. If you're unsure, check with a qualified asbestos removal specialist.
If you're an auto mechanic, check with your parts supplier to find out if any older replacement brake pads or transmission parts you're working with contain asbestos. If you're unsure, check with your federal, provincial or territorial workplace safety authority for precautions you should take.
If you're exposed to asbestos at work, talk to your employer and occupational health and safety (OHS) official about:
- relevant laws
- safe handling and storage practices
- requirements under OHS legislation and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Related links
- Asbestos
- Asbestos in the home (infographic)
- Asbestos in drinking water (infographic)
- Measuring your exposure to chemicals
- Canada's systems for addressing chemicals
- Overview of the Chemicals Management Plan
- Planning a renovation? Asbestos: what you need to know
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Our certified technicians are ready to support your home renovation; whether you intend to sell your home or want to improve its indoor air quality by removing contaminants such as mold and asbestos , our team has the knowledge and experience to get the job done and on budget .
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We offer a broad spectrum of building facilities services. We can help you with the planning and execution of new HVAC installations, as well as extensions and upgrades for existing systems.
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There are different levels when it comes to dealing with asbestos removal, depending on the severity of your asbestos problem.
Type 1:
- Installing or removing asbestos-containing ceiling tiles that cover less than 7.5 square metres without being cut, drilled, broken, abraded, ground, vibrated or sanded
- Installing or removing sturdy materials other than ceiling tiles without being cut, drilled, broken, abraded, ground, vibrated or sanded
- Cutting, drilling, abrading, grinding, sanding, or vibrating materials that contain asbestos as long as non-powered hand-held tools are used and the materials are wetted to control and minimize the spread of dust or fibers
Type 2:
- Removing part or all of a false ceiling to access an area if asbestos is expected on the ceiling surfaces
- Removing or disturbing of a square metre or less of brittle asbestos-containing material when repairing, altering, doing maintenance, or destruction of machinery, equipment, building, or means of transportation (aircraft, locomotive, etc.)
- Containing of brittle asbestos-containing material
- Sealing, taping, or other types of containment on a pipe or boiler insulation materials that contain asbestos
- Installing or removing asbestos-containing ceiling tiles that cover more than 7.5 square metres without being cut, drilled, broken, abraded, ground, vibrated or sanded
- Installing or removing sturdy materials other than ceiling tiles without being cut, drilled, broken, abraded, ground, vibrated or sanded
- Removing drywall that’s one square metre or more with joint filling compounds where asbestos-containing material’s been used
- Cutting, drilling, abrading, grinding, sanding, or vibrating materials that contain asbestos with power tools only if the tools are attached to HEPA filter-equipped dust-collecting devices
- Using a glove bag to remove asbestos-containing insulation from a pipe, duct, or similar structure
- Removing or cleaning air handling equipment filters in a building with asbestos-containing fireproofing materials
Type 3:
- Removing or disturbing of more than a square metre of brittle asbestos-containing material when repairing, altering, doing maintenance, or destruction of machinery, equipment, building, or means of transportation (aircraft, locomotive, etc.)
- Spraying sealant over brittle or fragile asbestos-containing material
- Removing or cleaning air handling equipment (excluding filters) in a building with asbestos-containing fireproofing materials
- Repairing, altering, or destroying parts or all of a kiln, metallurgical furnace, or similar assembly made of noncompliant asbestos-containing materials
- Cutting, drilling, abrading, grinding, sanding, or vibrating materials that contain asbestos with power tools that are not attached to HEPA filter-equipped dust-collecting devices
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