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Boater Sam · 17th Feb 2018, 1:57 pm

I do appreciate the dangers of asbestos but abhor the terror that is induced at the mere sight of what is or might be.

It is only certain types that are very dangerous and normal precautions will prevent any hazard.
Breathing mask, gloves, still air and common sense will be fine. Preferably outdoors.
I would avoid removing it if you can, it may break up. Just soak it in diluted PVA, any sort or emulsion paint. If undisturbed it represents little danger.
My old mum had a worn and broken slab of white asbestos on the ironing board, she died of motor neuron disease, I'm well over 60, lungs clear, carved up tons of cement asbestos products with power saws, so its not so bad.
Its the blue and brown stuff I think that's worse.

17th Feb 2018, 1:57 pm	#5
Boater Sam Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. & Winter in the Philippines. Posts: 3,897	Re: Bush SRG86 Asbestos? I do appreciate the dangers of asbestos but abhor the terror that is induced at the mere sight of what is or might be. It is only certain types that are very dangerous and normal precautions will prevent any hazard. Breathing mask, gloves, still air and common sense will be fine. Preferably outdoors. I would avoid removing it if you can, it may break up. Just soak it in diluted PVA, any sort or emulsion paint. If undisturbed it represents little danger. My old mum had a worn and broken slab of white asbestos on the ironing board, she died of motor neuron disease, I'm well over 60, lungs clear, carved up tons of cement asbestos products with power saws, so its not so bad. Its the blue and brown stuff I think that's worse.