The Industriegewerkschaft Bauen-Agrar-Umwelt (IG BAU) warns of a new danger from asbestos in buildings. With the imminent major renovation wave for modernization, conversions and energy saving, an “asbestos wave” threatens to hit the construction industry in the coming decades. Construction workers and DIY enthusiasts will be exposed to major health risks if they inhale the asbestos fibers that are released.
Asbestos cement
Fibre measurements of asbestos fibers
Fiber measurements of asbestos fibers with GSA measuring device SG12
Our SG12 measuring device can be used to carry out fibre measurements in the event of potential health risks from asbestos. The measuring device SG12 is suitable for fibre measurements of asbestos fibers indoors.
If exposure to asbestos fibers is suspected, an expert asbestos test is an advantage. We will be happy to answer any further questions you may have.
Measurement and analysis of asbestos – Disposal
For asbestos measurements, sampling is carried out with GSA measuring devices
Material sampling for asbestos measurement – Fibre measurements of asbestos fibers
For a better estimate of the costs of an asbestos measurement, here is an example calculation for a detached house with a floor area of approx. 100m², roof construction and covering are homogeneous, 20km journey*
- Use of the measurement technician for the asbestos measurement: 2 x 0.5 h drive + 1 h sampling and documentation on site = 2 h * 65 € = 130 €
- Analysis: 2x material sample according to VDI 3866 Sheet 5 “Determination of asbestos in technical products” = 2 * 51.50 € = 103 €
- Travel costs: 2 * 20 = 40 km * 0,60 € = 24€
- Report: 1x lump sum 150 €
- Total = 407€
Asbestos measurement to determine pollutants in the building
Asbestos measurement and analysis
The fibre measurements of asbestos fibers are particularly important in the run-up to renovation work, the corresponding regulation can be found in TRGS 519. Our SG12 measuring device is ideally suited for the fibre measurements of asbestos fibers, as it can measure fibers according to VDI 3492, especially if high volume flows are required for measurement.