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Help with asbestos!!
TrickyNiki
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My letting agent has decided to pull down the delapidated asbestos ridden shed.
They turned up today (it was announced) to fix the window handles. Now they say they are going to tear down the shed. Now I'm worried. This is just a handyman.
How do I minimise the risk to myself and my pets? Can I refuse to let him back in the house after pulling down the shed? How long before it will be safe to let me cats out?
I dont think I am happy with the LA letting people do botch jobs.
I am fine to leave the shed there, I did want it pulled down originally as I was worried about the heath risks. After speaking with enviromental health though they said it was fine as long as the shed wasnt touched. I relayed this message to the LA.
They turned up today (it was announced) to fix the window handles. Now they say they are going to tear down the shed. Now I'm worried. This is just a handyman.
How do I minimise the risk to myself and my pets? Can I refuse to let him back in the house after pulling down the shed? How long before it will be safe to let me cats out?
I dont think I am happy with the LA letting people do botch jobs.
I am fine to leave the shed there, I did want it pulled down originally as I was worried about the heath risks. After speaking with enviromental health though they said it was fine as long as the shed wasnt touched. I relayed this message to the LA.
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Ring environmental health immediately. They'll tell you what to do.
Breaking boards will release dust.
They're supposed to dismantle whilst keeping the stuff damp to avoid dust and then double bag for the tip.0 -
It is a job that "anybody" can do themselves, so long as they take appropriate precautions. e.g. don't break up the asbestos sheeting, wear protective clothes/masks, get the sheeting to an approved disposal site.
It's something for the careful/over-cautious, rule-abiding person to do .... so a handyman with the right rule ethic could do it.
On the other hand, you have a right to be concerned that all legalities and recommendations are being adhered to. So ring Environmental Health.0 -
poppysarah wrote: »Ring environmental health immediately. They'll tell you what to do.
Breaking boards will release dust.
They're supposed to dismantle whilst keeping the stuff damp to avoid dust and then double bag for the tip.
It is a bit more complicated than that. It depends on the type of asbestos - some is much more dangerous than others. It may be that it needs to be dismantled under negative pressure.
In any case the disposal of the waste is stictly controlled and cannot just be taken to the tip.
Poppysarah is correct contact Environmental Health immediately0 -
I will, but I dont facny getting in my LA's bad books when my tenancy is up for renewal in the ext few weeks.
Will ring now.0 -
Personally, Id rather be in the LAs bad books, than have a botched asbestos removal go very badly wrong.
Let us know what EH say0 -
Just rang Enviromental health, they didnt know what to do so they referred me to the health and safety officer.
The health and safety officer stated that you dont need a licence to remove the asbestos as long as he follows regulations. I said I was worried about him not following regulations as my LA doesnt send very good people round to do repairs. (They usually fall apart within hours). They stated that because He didnt need a licence to remove it there is nothing they can do. I just have to make sure he double bags it here and follows regulations.0 -
I just have to make sure he double bags it here and follows regulations.
Why is this your responsibility?
Personally I would stay well away; its not your job to make sure the regulations are followed.
Go out for the day. Pray for rain to dampen any remaining dust particles. Inspect the area the next day and if there are any remnants remaining, tell your landlord to arrange their disposal.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
Why is this your responsibility?
Personally I would stay well away; its not your job to make sure the regulations are followed.
Go out for the day. Pray for rain to dampen any remaining dust particles. Inspect the area the next day and if there are any remnants remaining, tell your landlord to arrange their disposal.
Well it rained this morning so hopefully that will help. Unfortunatly if regulations are not followed now I think I may be liable since I phoned to inqure and was told what to do.
Just spoken to the handyman, He says that this asbestos isnt dangerous.its only the blue stuff you have to be worried about(?) Hes smashing it to pieces with a hammer and said because its windy its not a problem.
WTH!!!!0 -
Did he tell you (in English) what the regulations are that you're supposed to be looking out for?0
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I'm not sure how use this info will be, but is is on the government website, so is official advice:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/Planning/DoingWorkYourself/DG_10022562I love giving home made gifts, which one of my children would you like?
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