Asbestos in the soil – Oranjewoud provides solutions
In the previous century, asbestos was adapted for use in a large variety of materials, in particular for construction, due to its many favorable qualities. Primarily because of unprofessional demolition activities, the uncontrolled disposal of construction and demolition waste containing asbestos, and the erosion of roof plates, asbestos has found its way into the ground (water). In addition, rubble containing asbestos has been used to harden or build foundations for roads. Asbestos is now present in many locations in the soil.
Government policy with respect to asbestos in the ground and in rubble is changing rapidly at the moment. Now that the huge risks of asbestos for public health have been recognized, asbestos investigations are requested and even required ever more frequently.
From study to clean-up
Reasons for requesting an asbestos study to be conducted include: purchase or sale of land, construction and reconstruction plans, reorganization of land, infrastructure reconstruction, identification of health risks for users, catastrophes such as fire or explosions, appraisals, planned dredging work. Oranjewoud can offer solutions in such situations. You are in the right place for specially tailored studies and advice, and also for the actual clean-up of ground (water) containing asbestos.
Choosing Oranjewoud
Due to our ample experience in the area of soil studies and asbestos clean-up we are in a position to conduct (soil) investigations according to current standards and to prepare and perform clean-ups. In addition, choosing Oranjewoud provides many advantages. Asbestos studies can, for instance, be combined with regular studies or with investigations to decide on building materials and thus can have a cost-savings effect.
Since cooperation with specialists from other departments occurs in many projects, exchange of knowledge and experience is stimulated and adds another bit of value. Other advantages are: the possibility of concentrating the whole project in one place (from study through clean-up) and good contacts with the relevant authorities.
Guaranteed quality
Oranjewoud has a certified quality assurance system based on NEN-EN-ISO 9001 and a safety system based on the Veiligheids Checklist Aannemers (VCA – Safety Checklist for Contractors). Moreover, Oranjewoud is certified according to the assessment guidelines for the SIKB process certificate for field work in soil studies investigating environmental hygiene, which includes asbestos sampling. All field workers have participated in a course on asbestos identification. Moreover, a number of Deskundig Toezichthouders Asbest (DTA'ers – Specialists in Asbestos Monitoring) work with us.