Presence, exposure and disease: three questions
Asbestos-containing material, possible inhalation and a medical diagnosis are different situations. Inhaled fibres can cause serious disease; a building report does not assess your health. Start with your specific question without drawing a diagnosis from a photograph.
After an incident: two separate processes
For the site, stop work on suspect material and arrange assessment. For the person, discuss exposure and symptoms with a doctor where needed. Seek urgent medical help for severe breathing difficulty. Sertic’s project form concerns the building and does not provide medical follow-up.
For this step: I may have inhaled asbestos: what should I do? · Asbestos: symptoms, diseases and latency
Plan for completion as well
Ask at the quote stage which areas will be treated, which materials will remain and how the site will be released. The checks guide distinguishes material analysis, air measurement and completion records. Written answers provide concrete points for following the assignment.
For this step: After asbestos removal: checks, air measurements and records · Asbestos removal or encapsulation: understanding the methods · Asbestos removal in an occupied home: how should you prepare?
Who should you contact?
Use a building professional for material identification, a doctor for health, the Asbestos Fund for possible compensation and a notary or lawyer for property disputes. Do not attach medical data to a price request. The guides below help prepare the relevant information.
For this step: Asbestos-related disease: compensation in Belgium · Asbestos and the law: your obligations in Belgium
Requirements at the building’s address
The same project may involve different requirements in Brussels, Flanders or Wallonia. Choose the building’s region, then your town to prepare access and useful documents.