Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in a range of construction and manufacturing processes until the 1980s. Although asbestos can be very useful, it is also a highly hazardous substance that poses serious health risks when it is disturbed, broken, or otherwise released into the air.

Exposure to asbestos can cause a range of respiratory diseases, such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, which may take years or even decades to develop. As such, it is essential to keep asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) intact and contained, and dispose of them properly through a licensed asbestos disposal company in Belsford such as Affordable Asbestos Removal Devon.