stumpgrinding asbestos

dingo · 9th November 2011, 02:34 PM

Hi everybody,

Would you say it's a no brainer to walk from a stump grinding job where there is asbestos contamination. The homeowner enlightened me to this fact after I gave a quote, he has offered to remove it all before i start work however I can't be confident he will get every piece as the soil is disturbed and there would be small buried pieces under the surface. At the site there is no visual distinction between what is soil or what is tree material-it has been ground in the past but not deep enough so now they want it levelled. Whats your feedback?

Jeff Darby · 9th November 2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dingo

Hi everybody,

Would you say it's a no brainer to walk from a stump grinding job where there is asbestos contamination. The homeowner enlightened me to this fact after I gave a quote, he has offered to remove it all before i start work however I can't be confident he will get every piece as the soil is disturbed and there would be small buried pieces under the surface. At the site there is no visual distinction between what is soil or what is tree material-it has been ground in the past but not deep enough so now they want it levelled. Whats your feedback?

your health is not worth it....walk.

redmower · 9th November 2011, 09:14 PM

Is there a requirement in NSW for licensed operators to work with Asbestos?

If I were doing it I'd think about working under direction of a licensed asbestos removal contractor, to protect my butt. Makes it heaps dearer for the client but I place a lot more weight on running a compliant operation pursuing best practice where suitable and/or convenient.

Rob Chace · 9th November 2011, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingo

Hi everybody,

Would you say it's a no brainer to walk from a stump grinding job where there is asbestos contamination. The homeowner enlightened me to this fact after I gave a quote, he has offered to remove it all before i start work however I can't be confident he will get every piece as the soil is disturbed and there would be small buried pieces under the surface. At the site there is no visual distinction between what is soil or what is tree material-it has been ground in the past but not deep enough so now they want it levelled. Whats your feedback?

you are not permitted to work on it by law. (assume work is performed with a stump grinder)

I would be looking at getting an excavator in for stump removal.

Jeff Darby · 10th November 2011, 05:23 AM

two good methods of managing the hazard by Robstar and Redmower, however all it takes is one microscopic fibre to get into your lungs and you will pay the ultimate price...

yes you can minimise the hazard but you can not eliminate risk, is a couple of hundred bucks worth your health?

Tony Knight · 10th November 2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Darby

two good methods of managing the hazard by Robstar and Redmower, however all it takes is one microscopic fibre to get into your lungs and you will pay the ultimate price...

yes you can minimise the hazard but you can not eliminate risk, is a couple of hundred bucks worth your health?

Thats true Jeff, but as someone who has been trained in the handling of asbestos todays best practice's manages the risks sucessfully. I believe that both redmower and robstars combined posts is the best method of removal. Contract it out to a registered removalist who will remove it with a digger, dispose of the stump correctly and any and all contaminated soil.

As for grinding

Risk for reward???? Nah.

Regards

Tony

dingo · 10th November 2011, 04:14 PM

Thanks for the feedback everybody, to grind that stump would expose others to risk also. I was not concerned about losing the income so much as letting down the client (coworkers relative).

Brent Ferris · 10th November 2011, 11:34 PM

I would get either a licensed remover, or just let it rot.

Jeff Darby · 11th November 2011, 07:15 AM

Here is some information on asbestos...

9th November 2011, 02:34 PM	#1
dingo Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sydney Posts: 67	stumpgrinding asbestos Hi everybody, Would you say it's a no brainer to walk from a stump grinding job where there is asbestos contamination. The homeowner enlightened me to this fact after I gave a quote, he has offered to remove it all before i start work however I can't be confident he will get every piece as the soil is disturbed and there would be small buried pieces under the surface. At the site there is no visual distinction between what is soil or what is tree material-it has been ground in the past but not deep enough so now they want it levelled. Whats your feedback?

9th November 2011, 09:14 PM	#3
redmower Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: May 2010 Location: sub-tropical Queensland Posts: 75	Re: stumpgrinding asbestos Is there a requirement in NSW for licensed operators to work with Asbestos? If I were doing it I'd think about working under direction of a licensed asbestos removal contractor, to protect my butt. Makes it heaps dearer for the client but I place a lot more weight on running a compliant operation pursuing best practice where suitable and/or convenient.

10th November 2011, 05:23 AM	#5
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,059	Re: stumpgrinding asbestos two good methods of managing the hazard by Robstar and Redmower, however all it takes is one microscopic fibre to get into your lungs and you will pay the ultimate price... yes you can minimise the hazard but you can not eliminate risk, is a couple of hundred bucks worth your health? __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

10th November 2011, 04:14 PM	#7
dingo Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sydney Posts: 67	Re: stumpgrinding asbestos Thanks for the feedback everybody, to grind that stump would expose others to risk also. I was not concerned about losing the income so much as letting down the client (coworkers relative).

10th November 2011, 11:34 PM	#8
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,557	Re: stumpgrinding asbestos I would get either a licensed remover, or just let it rot. __________________ My business: Tree Pruning and Removals -- Strump Removals -- Advice -- Consulting -- Arborist Reports Consulting Forester If you want an honest opinion, call Brent Ferris...because, Trees want to Live Too ! We do great jobs, even in small yards. Free Estimates Oakville to Oshawa - North to Bradford (Will travel further if cost of travelling covered) Email -- treeshaveneeds@3web.com Cell 416-460-5704

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