A blog to discuss the most commonly found Asbestos materials in the UAE and the wider Middle Eastern region.
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Badly damaged Asbestos cement found in a residential area of Dubai, UAE
Asbestos Solutions - How do I Identify Asbestos in my Building?
Braided Asbestos insulation and an Asbestos gasket to a generator exhaust.
A blog to discuss the ways in which you can identify Asbestos that may be in your home, workplace or building. The blog offers practical solutions and risk assessment tools that can be used to make a reasonable assumption as to whether there may be Asbestos in your building. Asbestos testing, Asbestos surveys and Asbestos management solutions are discussed.
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Asbestos Cement Roof Sheeting - Dubai, UAE
A blog discussing what property owners and home owners should do if they suspect there may be Asbestos in their building. The blog looks at the various common types of Asbestos materials, their properties and what steps should be taken to conclusively identify the presence of Asbestos in a home.
Read moreAsbestos in the Rocks – Naturally Occurring Asbestos (NOA)
Tunneling Activities - Could There be a Hidden Asbestos Risk?
A blog discussing the issue of Naturally Occurring Asbestos (NOA), its prevalence in the Middle East and the activities that are most likely to cause Asbestos disturbance and interface with Asbestos minerals in the ground and rock faces. The article poses best practice means to identify and manage Asbestos risk during major infrastructure projects.
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Asbestos Cement Pipework Debris by the Roadside - Fujairah, UAE
Asbestos cement pipes are a common type of pipework found in the Middle East and Africa, used for storm water drains, potable water, sewerage and irrigation. They present a hazard to human health when they are damaged and disturbed predominantly during groundworks. The blog details information on their use, prevalence and recommends safe procedures for their handling.
Read moreUncontrolled Demolition in the Middle East
Demolition in the Middle East
A blog regarding the issue of uncontrolled demolition that periodically occurs in the Middle East. The blog looks at why this happens, the negative aspects of such activities, the stakeholders that are put at risk and what can be done to fix the problem.
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