How to Remove Asbestos. Owner Builder Series. Episode 5.

[@zephyr056]

I had worked at a school and a huge attic type area housed air con units, ducts, cabling and other things that needed servicing. This building was very old and in the past asbestos cement fire wall had been smashed to get access to the different parts. All the broken debris lay where it had fell. Tradesmen went there often to work. One day some tradesmen came to our building and said they would not work there because of the asbestos. My foreman told them it had been tested and was not asbestos. The tradesmen then went back up there to work. I told the foreman that I thought it was asbestos. He said that if he thought that he would not have sent them there. Anyway that foreman left and a new one arrived and as I was sent there a lot of times to work I expressed my concern to the new foreman. But still nothing happened. Then after that I was asked to work in a part where I would have crawled through an area and raise dust. I said I was not prepared to go there. I then sent a sample away to be tested and it came back positive to asbestos and politely presented it to higher up person at work. It was raised as one of the main reasons for being sacked as they said I had it tested to undermine my foreman. I don't blame people if they would not believe that but what I said is 100% true. And I still have all the documents to back my story.

[@anaskhalifa9478]

Wawo! Becareful bro that stuff is lethal

[@blackdatto]

I employed some people, and I really appreciate the fact that you raised this topic with your employer, I’m horrified and disgusted that they like to the professionalism to deal with it how they should have. Let me assure you that you deserve better. I’m glad that you have moved on. Say something, say something, do something. In my mind, there is nothing more important than people.

[@edwardireson6901]

Bro it’s crazy that was part of the reason you got fired!!

[@mediumdeli-squishis]

H5 vacuum! Gotcha, going to get one of those bad boys for sanding dust extraction. Cheers Knackers, good video.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers mate 👍👍

[@CraigH999]

Great information - helps one to understand both the process and why it's so expensive. Looking forward to seeing your next installment!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Craig Hartel Thanks Craig. Much appreciated mate.

[@TheAmaaanndaaa]

Thank you for making this video. My partner and I bought our first home late last year and it's a 1930s house that most likely has asbestos in in. We are planning a kitchen Reno because we only have a wood oven at the moment so this video will come in very handy. Cheers from a fellow Aussie. :)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Amanda Blight Thanks Amanda. Just be careful and if you're unsure just call in the pros. Cheers :-)

[@caronnavickas7867]

Great video guys. Many thanks for this video. I did wonder why you didn’t have full ppe on though.

[@marrano10]

well deserved like for the kookaburras!

[@barryroberts6470]

Thanks for the Video Shane, nasty stuff that Asbestos. Well done to the fellers who took that load out of your house but tell em eye protection and gloves, you have to be careful with that stuff, one slight mishap and you could be in trouble for the rest of your life. Cheers mate, Barry from England.

[@leecornelle.y.8650]

Question, Pete used his barehands to remove, break the board, and take out the nails, is it okay to not wear gloves when handling asbestos material?

[@brothyr]

All that safety stuff... but no gloves? When the high school I was attending was getting asbestos panels removed, the workers were covered from head to toe including full face masks.

[@rona523]

This company is removing Bonded sheeting not friable. Friable requires more control measure.

[@bd1048]

gr8 video, just one question is it ok to handle like this without gloves?

[@no1pestcontrolbrisbane536]

Hello There, You video is very sensible one. Wow superb Beautiful! Many thanks!

[@trossassociates]

I enjoyed your asbestos ep. Interesting. My Uncle died of asbestos poisoning and my cousin has it. It reassuring to know it's done properly now.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

***** Cheers mate. Yeah you can't be to careful.

[@yeahhbuddddyyy3040]

How old were they before they died of it? Sorry to hear

[@stevecollins9450]

Very interesting, Shane.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Steve Collins Thanks Steve. Appreciate the comment. Cheers

[@discomfortzone]

Great channel and video mate. We are currently (As I type this) getting approx. 110sqm taken off a shack out the back of our house. Liked and Subbed!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Nick! Bloody asbestos...what a scurge! Hope it all goes to plan and thanks for the sub and like. Cheers

[@Uncle_Buzz]

Merry, merry king of the bush is he !

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cactus Makeshop LOL

[@VipasbestosremovalsydneyAu]

Great video. We are now subscribed to your channel. Thanks

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks guys. Your sub is much appreciated. I'll return there favour. Cheers :-)

[@VipasbestosremovalsydneyAu]

Thanks man

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries

[@PRAISEGODMEDIA]

What do you recommend for a house that has asbestos siding on the outside of the house? It’s a ceramic type of siding. Contractor removed the first row close to the ground as we are working on fixing foundation. Would it be safe if I removed the rest of the siding completely off the house?

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Hi. In my opinion, if it's asbestos, get the professionals in. Better to be safe than sorry 👍

[@StevoJN]

I wonder who's in charge of present wrapping at Christmas time? :)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Hahahahahahahha..hmmnn..l wonder 👍😂

[@KurtisPape]

Hey, I work in plantrooms on refrigeration for my job, a lot of the rooms are made from Hardiflex asbestos board and the edges are not sealed and there are fans sucking up against the edges. Would you think the rooms are safe to enter without any PPE as long as the asbestos is not disturbed by man? or would you recommend a dusk mask. Because I know 1 fiber doesnt kill but these rooms are very dusty

[@bebeurie6822]

Definitely think that wearing protection is a must! It might be hard to distinguish the normal dust from asbestos dust, so be over cautious! Better than taking the risk

[@KurtisPape]

Yea its a shame ive swept up in most of these rooms and even the really bad room where its everywhere, even on the duct tape for the chiller aircon, and all the walls are poorly maintain asbestos cement, but in future I will be wearing a mask in there. All that I know is @ trade school, which is government owned, all the electrical training side we work on, all the electrical components are mounted to bituminous asbestos electrical board with some exposed edges, and this is the brown asbestos (the stuff where there is not much chance compared to white) and we are all throwing this stuff around. Cant get away from it :) But just something I would ad in...

[@lab35982]

I believe it's 10 square meters at a time. Honestly is the best policy.

[@agentsmith3577]

All wrapped up like an evil chrissy prezzie!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Hhahahahahhaha

[@bad_robot4842]

I think i've found an old asbestos fireproof board in an old cupboard that used to be an 70's air heater system. It is on the roof of the cupboard and has a sticker on it from 1999 saying it "may" contain asbestos. It looks alright and has been up there over 35yrs i've been here. However, i noticed the cut edges are exposed and not flush against the wall. And the inside material looks kinda like plaster as if it could be flakey but it isnt flaking. Wondering if i should just leave it there. Been here over 35yrs and not dead yet. Or maybe wet the edges and fill in the gaps with filler to close off the exposed cut edges then paint over the entire thing with gloss paint.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Usually asbestos left untouched is generally safe. It's when it is sanded or broken up that fibres are released into the air. Filling the gaps with caulk and then painting over will definitely seal the product.

[@bad_robot4842]

I'll have a think and go from there. Thanks for the response mate. Cheers.

[@rona523]

Without a photo I can't tell you if it is or isn't asbestos or the type of asbestos. If your worried use an asbestos hygienist to test it. But DON'T disturb or remove it. Also Silicon gap filler is good to use. This video only shows how to remove bonded asbestos not friable (that's the stuff you should be worried about).

[@rona523]

Bad_Robot if you don't need the heater just tape it shut.

[@mickusmick]

Well worth the money to get them to do it

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Sure is Michael 👍

[@devilwarriors5164]

I was already mindblown by the amount of waste due to asbestos and then he double wrapped it 🤦

[@CharlesCarabott]

I have a 500lt asbestos water tank in my land. Can I safely pull it outside my land so the waste collectors can take it away as they don't collect from private land

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Charles, without seeing your situation first hand it's hard to say but l'd say no. Asbestos is deadly and is not worth playing with. If you can, get in the professionals. good luck 👍😁

[@CharlesCarabott]

@@diyforknuckleheads If I do it my self I will wear disposable overalls and p3 mask and I will wrap it in thick plastic sheet and close it with tape and then break it with a hammer. Is this a proper procedure?

[@000121m]

Seems mad watching this. My neighbour just had a builder round who broke his asbestos garage apart, no spray, no signs, he didn't even wear a mask. I saw him smash some with a hammer a few times to get it to size to fold into a plastic sheet.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Wow.....that is crazy! Asbestos is deadly and great care needs to be taken 👍

[@000121m]

shaneconlan1 Do you think I'd need to do something about my garden? Was right next door. It was a pretty windy day. Been a bit worried about the spread of the dust. Not sure if I should clean the chairs in the garden etc, would mowing the lawn help?

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Look it's a bit hard to say without seeing what has been done and for being held responsible for any further consequences. Unfortunately your only recourse is to have a chat with the guy doing the renovation. Good luck

[@000121m]

shaneconlan1 He's long gone mate, cowboy builder. You're not responsible for anything. I'm just asking what you think would be the best things to do to mitigate any potential dust that may have came across.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

For peace of mind l would call a local asbestos removal company and ask for their advice 👍

[@terminatorjw4274]

my dad pulls out asbestos out of the carage and then puts it in the side of my dads shed. im kinda scared that i might have inhaled the asbestos :(

[@nunswithguns1209]

are those guys still alive?

[@ELGee1]

Lets see in 20 years or so

[@tomriddle3871]

EL Gee or even 30 or more.

[@sigma_kappa]

10m2 per day

[@jasonchen6905]

Be honest...99% people just dig a hole and bury it or slowly throw it in the bin

[@edwardireson6901]

Don’t use a paper p2 for asbestos for crying out loud. Use a proper mask (you can buy them relatively cheap at Bunnings) and shave before you use it. The PPE has to be appropriate and a paper mask would almost certainly be deemed inappropriate for asbestos as they don’t seal properly to your skin.

[@Xscapeplan01]

Meatasaurus I like it :)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

TheAusGamer My favourite as well :-)

[@MAGA1440-s2m]

Too slow!

[@richmanwalking5965]

FYI your ass go to jail if touch this in the US without license.

[@bradallen8909]

This video isn't about the US.

[@peggyt1243]

I find it hard to believe that you need a "professional" wearing a hazmat suit to remove one piece of material. It is not like fibers are going to be blowing around. If you can live with this material then you can remove the material.

[@grumpy_poo]

peggyt1243 You can't 'live' with the material when it has aged or the surface breaks down .... that is the problem... over time it becomes brittle and snaps.. the fibres escape very easily when it is disturbed.

[@peggyt1243]

grumpy poo My understanding is that "asbestosis", the disease that results happened after years of contact with loose asbestos by the workers in asbestos factories. Perhaps I am naive but spending one day exposed to the stuff is not life threatening nor is exposure to rigid asbestos products in the home.

[@grumpy_poo]

This is the most publicised .... however, in uk it has been found that children and those with vulnerable health, exposed to environmental slab asbestos in the home and schools in the 1950's and 1960's , (as described by Shane,) developed asbestosis in later life with very little exposure . . Nothing was known at this time.... It was the post war wonder insulator and fire retardent material. It was used extensively ... rigid asbestos becomes brittle and breaks exposing fibres .... mighty dangerous.

[@barryroberts6470]

peggyt1243 Look at the video again at 8.19/20 and you will see the load that came out of his house.

[@peggyt1243]

Barry Roberts I guess being a baby boomer, I find a lot of the current safety laws to be overkill. I was not raised in bubble wrap. I drank water from lead pipes, drank untreated water from the lake, breathed second hand smoke etc. LOL, back then parents used to spray bug killer every night in children's bedrooms to prevent them from being bitten in the night. God only knows what was in the spray,