Pre-refurbishment asbestos removal in Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Henderson Environmental team were recently appointed by a renowned travel catering company to safely remove asbestos insulating board above a suspended ceiling at their depot, based in Central Station in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
The company, which is a world-leading supplier of catering to the air and rail industries, had a plan in motion to carry out a refurbishment of their Newcastle-based facility. After having an asbestos survey conducted on the premises, it was brought to light that there was asbestos present in the ceiling void.
If disturbed during the refurbishment process, the asbestos fibres present within the ceiling insulation could be inhaled. This poses a serious health risk, as asbestos fibres can become trapped in lung tissue and can lead to life-threatening diseases.
After reading the results of the asbestos survey, the client researched local asbestos removal companies and decided to make contact with the Henderson Environmental team after reading positive online reviews.
Our team conducted an initial site visit in April 2023.
We prepared a plan detailing each stage of the asbestos removal process. This plan was evaluated by the catering company’s health and safety team, and following approval, in September we carried out asbestos removal works under Fully Controlled Conditions. A bespoke enclosure was erected in which the team successfully removed all the asbestos-containing materials from the area.