Can the municipality require me to hire a company to demolish asbestos?

[Dalaan]

Nice save...

"Okay." Didn't you know that? Different types that are also differently hazardous to health.

 

[Dalaan]

Have both torn asbestos roofs and smoked at the same time a few years ago and still feel damn good

It takes about 20 years for any symptoms to start appearing

 

[Husärlivet]

It takes about 20 years before any symptoms start to appear

20 years is a long time

 

[hempularen]

But if you have taken the course, I guess that you might be exposed to asbestos in your work. And probably much more than a private individual who tears down some eternit once or twice in a lifetime.

Then, of course, you should not take any chances at all; the probability does not become negligible if you are exposed to asbestos professionally over and over again. Even though it is hardly a guaranteed death that we're dealing with.

In theory, a single exposure is enough, but the probability of being affected by a single elevated exposure is so low that it cannot be measured. Even if you exposed the entire world's population to a single exposure, it is doubtful whether you would find anyone who became ill from it.

But if you are often exposed to high levels of asbestos, that's a completely different matter.

Moreover, the demolition of eternit plates outdoors probably doesn't result in very high exposure. Asbestos is released in small amounts when you happen to crack a plate, and it is quickly ventilated away.

But you should still protect yourself with a respirator, and either wear disposable clothing, or be a little careful with your clothes so that you don't spread asbestos fibers on the way to the washing machine.

 

[Anonymiserad 239657]

Yes, can confirm that the work is done
Protective clothing, mask with P3 filter on a drizzly day last spring according to all the rules.

I have great respect for asbestos and what it can cause, but my question in this forum was rather about how the legislation looks and whether municipalities have the legal right to require a certified company to do it for me. In my case, they dropped their demand when I showed that I was knowledgeable about safety. And I felt confident in the limited scope of the action and that it was performed outdoors. But if we tear down the entire facade in the future, I will definitely hire a certified company!

Yes, a whole facade is quite extensive and complicated as a private person. Then it’s better with a company that brings a container and has everything sorted beforehand =)

 

[Argastesnickaren]

Yes, a whole facade is quite extensive and cumbersome as a private person. Then it's better with a company that brings a container and has all the stuff ready beforehand =)

Then there's also the fact that the bigger the job, the bigger the cost.
Tearing down a facade is not an advanced job.
Buy some cheap disposable coveralls and approved masks for asbestos.
Tear down, wrap in plastic, throw away the coverall at the end of the day in a bag as well, and take a shower.
Repeat until it's done.

 

[TheGame]

Certainly not. If you don't know what you're doing, once can be enough.

No, you're exaggerating, it's your personal fear that's coming into play.
Just because you have anxiety/fear, you shouldn't spread it to others.

 

[Dalaan]

No, you're exaggerating, it's your personal fear coming into play.
Just because you have anxiety/fear, you shouldn't spread it to others.

I don't have any anxiety about it, but I've encountered more than one "ordinary worker" over the years who said the same thing: "Just spray a little water on it first and it's fine, it's not that dangerous." While trained people say the exact opposite. I choose to listen to those who actually know, not someone who-has-written-a-bit-here-and-there-and-therefore-knows-everything. If you think I'm scared just because I pass on what I've learned, it's up to you.

 

[Dilato]

Then they must have lied during the training/courses I've taken, right? I've also been misled during my 20 years in the asbestos-related industry, but also deceived by trained asbestos removers I've spoken to over the years who all say the same thing.. Darn.

I assume you work in the industry and therefore are speaking in your own interest.

 

[TheGame]

I don't have any anxiety about it, but I've encountered more than one "ordinary worker" over the years who said the same thing: "Just sprinkle some water on it first and it's fine, it's not that dangerous." Meanwhile, educated people say the exact opposite. I choose to listen to those who actually know, not someone who-has-dabbled-here-and-there-and-therefore-knows-everything. If you think I'm scared just because I'm passing on what I've learned, that's up to you.

Do you think it's relevant to the thread's topic?
Maybe you work in the industry and want a job

 

[Dalaan]

You think it's relevant to the thread's topic?
You might work in the industry and want a job

If the thread was about the existence of plastic bags or not, I would have answered no to that question, but given the thread's content, I'm not really sure what to answer and rather wonder if you know what it's about... Are you writing in 10 other threads at the same time and perhaps getting things mixed up?

 

[Dalaan]

Do you think it's relevant to the thread's topic?
Maybe you work in the industry and want a job

Missed what else you wrote and to that I reply: No thanks

 

[Dalaan]

But if you have taken a course, I guess you might be exposed to asbestos in your work. And then probably much more than a private person who tears down some eternit once or twice in a lifetime.

Then, of course, you should not take any chances at all; the probability is not negligible if you are exposed to asbestos professionally over and over again. Even though it's hardly a guaranteed death then either.

In theory, a single exposure is enough, but the probability of being affected by a single elevated exposure is so low that it cannot be measured. Even if you expose the entire population of the earth to a single exposure, it's doubtful if you would find anyone who got sick from it.

But if you frequently expose yourself to high levels of asbestos, that's a whole different ballgame.

Furthermore, tearing down eternit sheets outdoors does not result in very high exposure. Asbestos is released in small amounts when you happen to crack a sheet, and it quickly ventilates away.

But of course, you should still protect yourself with a respirator, and either wear disposable clothing or be a bit careful with clothes so you don't scatter asbestos fibers on the way to the washing machine.

No, it's not a guarantee that you die, just as you write, but it depends a bit on where the fibers get lodged in the lungs, and if you're unlucky, as previously mentioned, a single exposure could be enough.

 

[Dalaan]

I assume you work in the industry and therefore speak in your own interest.

In a related industry, yes.

 

[TheGame]

Had the thread been about the existence of plastic bags or not, I would have answered no to that question, but considering the content of the thread, I'm not really sure what to answer and rather wonder if you know what it's about... Are you writing in 10 other threads at the same time and maybe getting things mixed up?

Nonsense, let's drop this here.