Can Your Insulation Installer Recognize Asbestos?
February 15, 2010 by ACG
Filed under Ceiling, Featured, Household Asbestos, Insulation, Opinion
This is the most dangerous form of asbestos and should not be disturbed under any circumstances, unless it is being removed by a suitably qualified asbestos removalist.
Iron Cord
December 2, 2009 by ACG
Filed under Appliances, Household Asbestos
The cord of this iron is insulated with asbestos and the fabric surrounding it allows fibres to be released, especially as it ages.
Toasters
December 2, 2009 by ACG
Filed under Appliances, Household Asbestos
Older household toasters often contain asbestos.
Asbestos wiring was often used in older toasters and asbestos was also part of paper boards. This toaster has large paper boards containing over 45% chrysotile (white) asbestos fibres.