Who's been a stupid boy?

sworks · 15th March 2009, 21:27

ME.......went with a mate to take photos of the old Navy site R N A D. Most of the roofs of the sheds were asbestos but didn't realise until we had been in a few. Am I right in thinking it's only a hazzard if you damage it and inhale the fibres? Looked on Wikipedia when i got home and turns out there are some 'arms' still hidden there (didn't see any) and also a lot of hidden mine shafts! Feeling very foolish now!

Rob75 · 15th March 2009, 23:37

if they where asbestos cement i think its only a hazzard if you break them.

pmessling · 16th March 2009, 03:28

Had a very informative course at work, as i work for part of the london underground where there is lots of the stuff, even on our engineers trains, they have removed a certain percentage of it. I'm 26 and have been exposed it it before knowing the real danger of it,

Word of warning, ARTEC's ie ceilings etc is asbesto's

It was only out lawed a couple of years ago and was still used alot up to that point. there are three types of asbestos's although some say that one is worse than the other and one is relatively safe they must all be treated as dangerous.

sworks · 16th March 2009, 05:31

Thanks guys, we didn't touch or disturb any of it, we normally plan these visits and do some 'homework' first but the gate was open yesterday so it was unplanned.

smcaul · 16th March 2009, 08:12

Sheet asbestos is fine as long as it is stable and not breaking up etc.

sworks · 16th March 2009, 17:46

There were panels that were broken, but probaly been broken for a while

Christopher · 16th March 2009, 18:23

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Originally Posted by sworks

There were panels that were broken, but probaly been broken for a while

You should be fine - its all about inhaling the fibres that are released when the panels are broken - if they have been long broken there should be nothing in the air. Even then how much could you breathe in in a limited amount of time?? - although prevention is always better than cure!!

So - did you get any good photos?

sworks · 16th March 2009, 18:37

not all uploaded yet but heres some
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sworks/...7615254952199/

pmessling · 16th March 2009, 19:37

Even if the particles aren't in the air they can still settle on the surrounding area and can be moved when disturbed. Whilst being careful when being around the stuff, masks etc, you should have a spare set of clothes etc for when you go home.

You'll be amazed the amount of woman who never even worked with the stuff have died because of it, when there husband come home and took of there clothes etc and the stuff entered the air.

unimatrix1066 · 16th March 2009, 20:41

i work on alot of mod sites and if theres any trace of asbestos even the smallest amount the area is a no go area and we are not allowed to disturb it in case of inhalation of the fibres.
also asbestos can be found in floor tiles

15th March 2009, 21:27	#1
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pmessling Posted a thing or two TVR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West london Posts: 1,084 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Had a very informative course at work, as i work for part of the london underground where there is lots of the stuff, even on our engineers trains, they have removed a certain percentage of it. I'm 26 and have been exposed it it before knowing the real danger of it, Word of warning, ARTEC's ie ceilings etc is asbesto's It was only out lawed a couple of years ago and was still used alot up to that point. there are three types of asbestos's although some say that one is worse than the other and one is relatively safe they must all be treated as dangerous. __________________ Peter Essling Project carbon fibre well under way http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m.../Logo_260s.gif http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...ner468x60b.gif

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sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	not all uploaded yet but heres some http://www.flickr.com/photos/sworks/...7615254952199/ __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

16th March 2009, 19:37	#9
pmessling Posted a thing or two TVR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West london Posts: 1,084 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Even if the particles aren't in the air they can still settle on the surrounding area and can be moved when disturbed. Whilst being careful when being around the stuff, masks etc, you should have a spare set of clothes etc for when you go home. You'll be amazed the amount of woman who never even worked with the stuff have died because of it, when there husband come home and took of there clothes etc and the stuff entered the air. __________________ Peter Essling Project carbon fibre well under way http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m.../Logo_260s.gif http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...ner468x60b.gif

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unimatrix1066 Avid contributor Zt and zr express van morris minor Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: partridge green Posts: 188 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	i work on alot of mod sites and if theres any trace of asbestos even the smallest amount the area is a no go area and we are not allowed to disturb it in case of inhalation of the fibres. also asbestos can be found in floor tiles