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Asbestos in a derelict building - Photo by Alwan Ibrahim on Unsplash
A blog looking at what Asbestos is, how it is identified and what types of Asbestos surveys are best suited to identify Asbestos in your building.
Read moreWith a strong commitment from the government could the United Arab Emirates (UAE) become the first country in the world to eradicate the deadly material and declare its territory as Asbestos free? In this blog article we explore if this is possible and how it could be achieved.
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Badly damaged Asbestos cement found in a residential area of Dubai, UAE
A blog to discuss the most commonly found Asbestos materials in the UAE and the wider Middle Eastern region.
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Asbestos removal operatives, Jakarta, Indonesia
A blog discussing the Asbestos situation within various South East Asian countries. The article focuses on continued Asbestos use, importation, manufacturing and topical issues associated with Asbestos in each country.
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Asbestos gasket removal from within an industrial facility
A blog to discuss the ways in which Asbestos that may be in your home, workplace or building would be removed. The blog discusses the techniques used to safely remove Asbestos, the procedures to be followed, the equipment required and the reasons why this should be conducted by Asbestos professionals, rather than homeowners.
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Braided Asbestos insulation and an Asbestos gasket to a generator exhaust.
A blog to discuss the ways in which you can identify Asbestos that may be in your home, workplace or building. The blog offers practical solutions and risk assessment tools that can be used to make a reasonable assumption as to whether there may be Asbestos in your building. Asbestos testing, Asbestos surveys and Asbestos management solutions are discussed.
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Asbestos cement roof sheeting found in Goa, India
A blog summarizing the major issues faced within each of the 8 countries located in Southern Asia. Topics discussed include Asbestos prohibitions, shipbreaking, Naturally Occurring Asbestos (NOA), Asbestos importation, mining and factories - and the health effects all of the aforementioned have on these populous third world countries.
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Friable Asbestos Insulation - Abu Dhabi, UAE
A blog discussing what property owners and home owners should do if it is confirmed that there is Asbestos in their building. The blog looks at the various common types of Asbestos materials, their risk ratings, what to expect during Asbestos abatement and whether is may be more cost effective and convenient to manage the existing Asbestos rather than remove it.
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Asbestos Cement Roof Sheeting - Dubai, UAE
A blog discussing what property owners and home owners should do if they suspect there may be Asbestos in their building. The blog looks at the various common types of Asbestos materials, their properties and what steps should be taken to conclusively identify the presence of Asbestos in a home.
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Asbestos Cement Used as Fencing in a Central European Village
A blog discussing the use of Asbestos in the Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC). The blog looks at why the CEEC is facing such a legacy of Asbestos related issues and such a significant disease burden. Factors such as continued use, excessive use in the 20th century, proximity to Asbestos mines and colder climates are considered. The blog looks to provide some solutions to lessen the impact of the Asbestos issue.
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Asbestos Cement Debris Found in the Desert of the Middle East
A blog discussing the historical use of Asbestos across the globe and locally within the GCC countries. The blog looks at whether citizens and residents should still be concerned by the potential risk posed by Asbestos in the Middle East, some of the current issues associated with this topic in the region and what can be done to reduce the hazard posed by this cancer causing material.
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Tunneling Activities - Could There be a Hidden Asbestos Risk?
A blog discussing the issue of Naturally Occurring Asbestos (NOA), its prevalence in the Middle East and the activities that are most likely to cause Asbestos disturbance and interface with Asbestos minerals in the ground and rock faces. The article poses best practice means to identify and manage Asbestos risk during major infrastructure projects.
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Damaged Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) Ceiling Panels Found in a Residential Home
A blog discussing the different types of Asbestos found in the buildings we visit, work in or live in. The blog outlines the likely locations where Asbestos can be found, the main properties of Asbestos, and what to do if you suspect there may be Asbestos materials in your building.
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Asbestos Cement Pipework Debris by the Roadside - Fujairah, UAE
Asbestos cement pipes are a common type of pipework found in the Middle East and Africa, used for storm water drains, potable water, sewerage and irrigation. They present a hazard to human health when they are damaged and disturbed predominantly during groundworks. The blog details information on their use, prevalence and recommends safe procedures for their handling.
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A blog discussing the use of Asbestos in many African countries, the history of use and export of Asbestos from the continent and pleas from the WHO for an outright ban. The blog looks at some of the countries that have implemented prohibitions, but also details how more regulation needs to be in place to stop the continued use Asbestos.
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Labelled Braided Asbestos Insulation Surrounding Industrial Scale Boilers
A blog discussing the continued use of Asbestos in many Eastern European countries, analysis of World Health Organization (WHO) research, policy and recommendations. The blog looks at National Asbestos Profiles (NAPs) and looks at how Asbestos surveys, Asbestos removal and Asbestos management can play a part in reducing Asbestos Related Disease (ARD).
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Demolition in the Middle East
A blog regarding the issue of uncontrolled demolition that periodically occurs in the Middle East. The blog looks at why this happens, the negative aspects of such activities, the stakeholders that are put at risk and what can be done to fix the problem.
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Asbestos Cement Roof Sheeting at a Waste Storage Facility - Tajikistan
A blog regarding the continued use of Asbestos in many former USSR territories and the potential future issues this may cause. The article looks at some of the unscrupulous measures used by Asbestos producing companies, and what can be done to reduce liabilities associated with Asbestos usage.
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Asbestos Cement Debris Following Uncontrolled Demolition
A blog regarding the prevalence and use of Asbestos in the UAE, and Middle East. The article looks at the relatively recent prohibitions, application of Asbestos, the health effects and what can be done in order to keep future generations safe from Asbestos exposure.
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Temporary Asbestos Waste Storage Facility - Central Asia
A blog regarding the continued use of Asbestos in many developing nations, particularly in Central Asia. The article looks at those countries where Asbestos use is still permitted, the countries where it is banned, and offers some potential solutions in order to reduce the impact of this carcinogenic material.
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