blue asbestos found in greendykes allotments
Sun, 30/08/2009 - 22:08 — osmosis
there have been several small bits of blue asbestos found in the
allotments./ this was reported to the chairman/plot manager.
and agreed it was asbestos but refused to have the soil checked
by the british soil association as this would lead to possible closure.
what are the danger!s of growing in this soil as the asbestos has lain in the soil for forty years,
SOIL CHECK PLEASE
andy mackie
GREENDYKES ALLOTMENTS
hi i have been a plot holder since day one and have never had any problems
but there are one or two ex plot holders that are out to cause problems i recomend any one looking for a plot contact brian
green fingers
green fingers?
you were shown the asbestos in the plot next to yours ok !
former plot holder
brian.shields hi a former plot holder has found asbestos in the plots at greendykes. after getting advice from the Council Scientific Adviser
Analytical & scientific Services
His advice as follows:
If there is asbestos on the site it will be in the form of a bound product.
There is no risk to humans or plants as asbestos will not transfer via the soil into plants.
the only risk would be if the asbestos was drilled,sawed,broken or disturbed in such a way as to release particles into the air.
If any plot holders encounter any processed product/material/item in the soil you should err on the side of caution and treat it as an asbestos item and dispose of the material thus:
Set it aside. do not cut, saw, drill or break the item.
as it is in the soil it should be damp but you can soak the item if required.
doulbe bag it and place the item in the bin.
There is no need for concern.There is no risk to the plot holders working on or anyone consuming vegetables from the allotment site.
Regards
Brian Shields
chairman of GOALs.
goals.
you cannot just double bag a toxic substance like this and bin it as
you should know yourself having attended a asbestos course.
this material should not be handled .
would you let a child pick up a piece ?
look at the web and see for yourself the dangers of this material.
do you think because most of it is buried under tons of topsoil & peat that the danger has gone now?
stop and think about the next generations using the ground.
fibres from this material are taken in through the root system
and into the vegetables that you are eating,
LOOK IT UP !!
COMPULSIVE MOANER
andy if you are that clued up with what asbestos can and can't do in the soil. why don't you get a job because you are not getting a plot at greendykes or anywhere in the city after all your moaning.BE WARNED OSMOSIS IS A COMPULSIVE MOANER.
IF the asbestos is that dangerous, WHY HAVE you have had it in your flat for over a year. hope you have stored it properly
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asbestos
i kept one piece and triple bagged another for inspection by the prof,
i thought you would have heard back by now.
I have a plot within twenty minutes from here (asbestos free).
and nothing to do with the council.
and no political backstabing as there is only the four of us.
why dont you do your job instead of using the councils computer to air
your grievences with me or buy your own.
you will need to watch something after the council takes the tv away.
you are welcome to the rest of the ASBESTOS for you to dispose of as you think its ok just to chuck it in the bin.
SOIL CHECK
OK SO DO YOUR PLOTHOLDERS A FAVOUR AND GET THE SOIL CHECKED !