Prior to 1990 asbestos was regularly used in ceiling texture, drywall mud, vinyl flooring, adhesives and putty’s, attic insulation.  It can be found in over 3,000 different building materials used in homes before 1990. Once these materials are disturbed, the small asbestos fibres can become huge health risks for workers or occupants.  Exposure has been linked to permanent damage to the lungs.

“Asbestos is the number-one killer of workers in BC and the rate of asbestos-related disease is on the rise.  Asbestos is colourless, odourless and deadly when disturbed.”   “24 of 44 work-related construction deaths in 2017 were due to asbestos exposure.”

* Excerpt from- The Vancouver Sun Jan 10 2018 

“Construction workers still face numerous risks”

Public awareness of “The Hidden Killer” (www.hiddenkiller.ca) has increased.  The local municipalities are linking testing for asbestos to issuing of building permits.  Sub-trades are aware they should not be cutting into or removing old gyproc without asbestos testing in advance.