What you can do to reduce your exposure to asbestos - Asbestos Removal near Ottawa, ON , Aucoin's

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• avoid disturbing materials that may contain asbestos.
• hire a professional to test for asbestos before renovating or remodelling. If a professional finds asbestos, hire a qualified asbestos removal specialist to remove it safely.

Vermiculite-based insulation may contain asbestos. If you have it in your attic or walls:

• don't use the attic for storage
• keep children out of the attic
• don't disturb it or attempt to remove it yourself
• apply caulking to seal openings or gaps around:
  • attic hatch
  • baseboards
  • light fixtures
  • electrical outlets
  • window and door frames
• repair any crack or holes in the walls and ceilings
• hire professionals trained to handle asbestos if you plan to renovate

Before doing car maintenance yourself:

• check with the auto parts supplier to see if your older brake or transmission parts contain asbestos
• consider having your brakes or transmission clutch serviced at a commercial automotive shop

If you work in maintenance or construction, find out if asbestos is present in your work area. If you're unsure, check with a qualified asbestos removal specialist.

If you're an auto mechanic, check with your parts supplier to find out if any older replacement brake pads or transmission parts you're working with contain asbestos. If you're unsure, check with your federal, provincial or territorial workplace safety authority for precautions you should take.

If you're exposed to asbestos at work, talk to your employer and occupational health and safety (OHS) official about:

• relevant laws
• safe handling and storage practices
• requirements under OHS legislation and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

Related links

• Asbestos
• Asbestos in the home (infographic)
• Asbestos in drinking water (infographic)
• Measuring your exposure to chemicals
• Canada's systems for addressing chemicals
• Overview of the Chemicals Management Plan
• Planning a renovation? Asbestos: what you need to know

For industry and professionals

• Risk assessment of chemical substances
• Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
• Prohibition of Asbestos and Products Containing Asbestos Regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999