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Asbestos in the ground can pose a problem

Asbestos can contaminate ground soil, aggregate or spoil. It can be difficult to spot, but the impact of not identifying and risk assessing a site can lead to HSE involvement, as well as possible criminal prosecution and civil claims.

Asbestos can find its way into made ground and soils in many ways, such as historic demolition of buildings or fly-tipped waste to name just two.

Asbestos in made ground soils is mostly immobile, although when contaminated ground soils are disturbed, and fibres are more likely to be released. These asbestos fibres can be inhaled and potentially cause respiratory diseases.

RB Asbestos have helped a significant number of clients to minimise the costs and time associated with handling asbestos contamination. We can carefully guide you through the approach, ensuring you fully comply with all the relevant asbestos legislation in the UK.

Need help with soil contamination?

At RB Asbestos Consultants we will help to determine the following:-

  • Are ACMs (asbestos containing materials) present in the soil, spoil or aggregate?
  • Is there a risk of any release of asbestos fibres into the air?
  • Is there a risk of any such release exceeding the control limit for work with asbestos?
  • What is the appropriate course of action to reduce potential risks?

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How does asbestos get into soils?
The most common method is poor demolition of buildings. However erosion of asbestos materials or dust from brake linings can also cause this.
Can you provide advice when asbestos is found in soils or spoil materials?
Yes we have a lot of experience in this area providing advice for key clients around the UK.
How do you test soils for asbestos contamination?
There are several procedures from visual inspection of the site through to detailed laboratory analysis.
When is asbestos released from soils?
Asbestos fibre release from soil depends on multiple factors, such as, ACM type – loose fill, insulation, lagging, asbestos insulation board (AIB), cement etc. ACM condition – degraded/ damaged/ broken up. Weather and underfoot conditions – wet/ damp or dry, moisture content.

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