According to statistics from the Minerals Yearbooks of the United States Geological Survey from 1980 to 2022 , the proportion of asbestos production by country has changed significantly worldwide in recent decades. While significant quantities were still being mined in 22 countries around 1980, there are only four main producers in 2022.
Fiber measurement of asbestos fibers
Asbestos – Building in existing buildings
In October 2021, the brochure “Branchenlösung Asbestos beim Bauen im Bestand – Handlungshilfe für Tätigkeiten an asbesthaltigen Putz, Spachtelmassen und Fliesenklebern” was published by BG BAU (Berufsgenossenschaft der Bauwirtschaft). It is intended to provide companies and employees involved in building work with asbestos with important practical guidance on protective measures.
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. 100 m², roof construction and covering are homogeneous, 20 km 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€