Garage - Asbestos cement removal

[2scoops]

I am going to remove my asbestos cement garage roof and will be following the local authorities guide lines. Just a quick point they state a P3 face mask should be used, i have a P1 mask already- am i ok to proceede with this type of mask.

Thanks

[Perry525]

There are tens of thousands of garages made of white asbestos in the UK.
And there is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding regarding white asbestos. White asbestos is not dangerous. Blue asbestos used for insulation of hot industrial pipes is very dangerous. Unfortunately most people seem to talk and write of "asbestos" as if it is all the same.
Perhaps its because a lot of people are making lots of money removing and disposing of it. Look it up!

[bd3cc]

If you are following the LA guidelines, and they suggest a P3 mask,why not follow that also?

[UES asbestos]

how perry525 can suggest that white asbestos is not dangerous is not only wrong but a little stupid to give incorrect info regarding such a dangerous material. White asbestos is not only found in materials such as shed roofs (asbestos cement) but very commonly in pipe insulation and insulation boards. The dangers of asbestos are determined by the matrix of the material and not the asbestos type. Yes the body can expell a certain amount of chrysotile (white) fibres however it is still very dangerous. Asbestos cement also on many occasions will contain blue asbestos as most asbestos containing materials have a mixture of serpantine & amphibole fibres. Always use the correct respiratory epuipment, dont risk your health over a few quid