Accredited Asbestos Abatement Services
When it comes to dealing with hazardous substances, we understand the risks and preventative measures involved in proper removal and disposal of asbestos containing material. Turn to our experienced and certified professionals for extensive asbestos abatement solutions. We can service commercial, industrial, institutional and residential abatement efforts, both large and small scale. We are compliant with Ontario Regulation 278/05 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Our workers have completed the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU) Approved Asbestos Abatement Worker (AAW) Training Program 253W, and our supervisors have completed both the MTCU AAW 253W program as well as the MTCU Asbestos Abatement Supervisor (AAS) Training Program 253S. We have the accreditation and experience to deliver a clean and safe working environment.
Hidden Hazards
Material Containing Asbestos (ACM) is much more prevalent in buildings today than most people realize. Asbestos has been known to humans for hundreds of years and has been used heavily in the construction industry since the beginning of the 19th century. Praised for its fire-resistant qualities and the tensile strength of its fibers, ACM has been used for many products from suspended ceiling tile to mastic for flooring. Its unique properties lend asbestos to acoustical and insulating applications as well, making it the most commonly found hazardous substance in construction today. Asbestos fibers are 300 times thinner than human hair making them hard to see even with the best optical microscopes. When airborne, they are a highly carcinogenic contagion being thin enough to penetrate cell walls and are impossible to eradicate once in the body. Proper management, containment and removal of asbestos require rigorous processes and carefully planned execution.
Reliable Asbestos Abatement
Every asbestos abatement effort falls into one of three designations according to the amount of ACM present and friability of the material. The designation will determine the procedure type used to either encapsulate or completely remove the ACM altogether. We will work with you in deciding which solutions will best meet your abatement needs and your budget. We are able to execute the following abatement procedures:
Encapsulation
Type 1 abatement procedure
Type 2 abatement procedure
Type 3 abatement procedure
Glove bag
Clean-up/disposal
For more details on the safe removal of asbestos and why you should choose WH Smith Construction Ltd., contact us today.
