Although the use of asbestos in home
building was abandoned in the late 1970s, the asbestos supply was not depleted
until the 1980s and so if you have an older home that was built prior to the
1980s and even into that decade, you might want to have an asbestos inspection
done. If asbestos is found in your home, you will need to hire a professional
for complete asbestos removal in San Jose. Here are some things that you should
consider when making your hiring decision however, as finding the right
contractor will require more than just looking someone up in the phone book.
Look for Safety Credentials and Records
First, a good place to look is your local
agency that is responsible for workplace safety. You should also check with the
Better Business Bureau to determine how much experience the company has doing
similar work. If there are any safety violations on the company’s record, you
will want to be aware of that as well and maybe search for some companies that
have a cleaner safety record.
Uses the Appropriate Safety Equipment and Gear
Second, find out what kind of equipment
that the company is using. There is a lot of safety equipment that the company
should be using and gear that the company’s employees should be wearing,
including dust masks and respirators gloves, and other protective items of
clothing to eliminate the chance of exposure. A company that does not have all
of the required safety certifications, equipment, and does not take the
necessary precautions may be putting themselves and you at risk for danger,
which may fall on you if the company does not also have adequate insurance
coverage.
Has Sufficient Licensure and Insurance
Third, as mentioned above, a company that
does not have sufficient insurance coverage in the event of an injury may be
putting you at risk of being responsible. Make sure that any company you hire
to do work on your property has an up-to-date license and insurance so that you
know you are protected from liability in case the contractor or any of his
employees is injured while doing the asbestos removal in San Jose.
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