Sounds simple enough, right? Wrong. First of all, asbestos can be found practically everywhere in structures built during the time that the material's use was most prolific. Asbestos is known, among other things, for its incredible tensile strength as well as its exceptional fire retardant …show more content…
Because in recent years it has been discovered that the inhalation of asbestos fibres can have dire effects on human health, especially in the area of respiratory function. Ailments such as Asbestosis and Mesothelioma have been associated with exposure to asbestos, and these conditions are not only serious, but, to date, are also largely incurable. It's a fine line, however, between asbestos that is deemed dangerous and asbestos that is deemed safe. How can that be? The answer lies in the particular application, as well as the condition, in which the asbestos is found. Asbestos is only hazardous to human health when its fibres become airborne and therefore able to enter the respiratory system through breathing. Therefore, some asbestos may be deemed safe, at least as long as there are no renovation plans for the structure. But it takes a certified expert in asbestos removal Sydney to make that