As the owner of a business, you have a responsibility and an obligation to provide entirely safe working conditions for your team. A common threat to the health and safety of your employees is asbestos exposure. Despite the health risks associated with exposure to asbestos, the use of this deadly material was widespread in the past and is still being uncovered in many properties across Brisbane today. If you discover asbestos in your premises, it is vitally important that you seek the assistance of a professional team who can provide asbestos removal Brisbane. Here at Area 51 Asbestos, we are one such company. Read on as we explain the dangers of choosing to tackle asbestos yourself.
Asbestos exposure has been linked to four main illnesses and diseases – with some proving fatal. They are:
Mesothelioma
This asbestos related cancer is fatal and has taken many lives in the past. There is currently no known cure for this disease. Symptoms include breathlessness, weight loss, fatigue, chest and back pain and jaundice.
Lung Cancer
There is a worrying link between asbestos exposure and lung cancer. Sufferers can expect to experience chronic chest infections, coughing up blood, severe chest pains and weight loss.
Asbestosis
This illness is the most common of all asbestos related illnesses. Symptoms include a shortness of breath, chronic coughing, finger clubbing and tiredness. This illness can get progressively worse and eventually leads to excessive respiratory problems.
Diffuse Pleural Thickening
Asbestos fibres can attack the lungs and create thick mucus around the lung’s outer lining. This can lead to serious respiratory problems and extreme discomfort.
By choosing to undertake asbestos removal without seeking professional assistance, you risk contracting any or all of these aforementioned illnesses or diseases later on in life.
For peace of mind that your asbestos removal Brisbane is carried out efficiently and to significantly reduce the health risks posed to you and your employees, call our fully licensed team here at Area 51 Asbestos today on 1300 2732 51 to take the first steps towards ridding your property of deadly asbestos.