How to find out if your workplace in Adelaide has asbestos

The norms in the construction industry are dynamic. They keep on changing with time. For example, Asbestos which was a commonly used ingredient a few decades ago is prohibited today. This flame-resistant material has been found hazardous to the human health and hence, it is not used now. However, you can still find many buildings where asbestos was used in the construction. Scientists say that when materials with asbestos are cut or dig, it releases tiny particles in the air. If these particles enter into the human body, then there is a high risk. From lung diseases to cancerous growth, the list of threats is long. To ensure the safety of your life; it is incredibly important to check the presence of asbestos in the property. If you want to ensure that you are living in an asbestos-free home or working in an asbestos-free workplace, then you need to get it checked by calling experts.

Check the construction date
When did your office building come into existence? If it is made after 1980, then the possibility of it containing asbestos is nil. It is because the use was banned after that.  If the building was constructed prior to it, then you have to check the construction details. It must have labeled accordingly. In particular, properties built before 1970 have asbestos in the attic or wall insulation, heat-proofing cabinets, exterior wraps or adhesives of hot and cold-water pipes. Also, the floor and ceiling tiles and artificial walls may also contain asbestos. In the late sixties, the patching material and joint compound used for fixing walls, gaps and corners also contained asbestos. Therefore, you need to do a physical inspection to ensure the presence (or absence) of asbestos.

Get it done from experts
You must remember that asbestos is a colorless and odorless material. Hence, it is not identifiable by sight only. You need to call experts who can check the presence of it using special mechanism. Trained professionals perform microscopic level testing to declare that the property contains asbestos.

Ensure good health of your employees by checking it
If you are buying an office building that is a few decades old, then it is very much essential to get the asbestos inspection Adelaide done. Don’t take the risk. During the renovation or reconstruction, you may need to sand, drill or punch the walls or ceiling. Thus, there is a major risk of asbestos exposure.