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A look into Chrysotile (white asbestos)

Chrysotile (or white asbestos as it is commonly called) is said by experts to be the most popular type of asbestos used throughout the 20th century. This mineral has curly, flexible fibres and made up a huge majority of all the asbestos used before we fully understood how dangerous it was. What Made It So […]

Read the full article | Published Aug 22, 2025

What Asbestos Training Courses Does Armco Offer?

If you are looking for asbestos training, you have probably got questions about what is available and what you actually need. At Armco Asbestos Training we have been helping people get the right training for years, and we also know it can seem a bit overwhelming at first. Asbestos Awareness Training (the basics) A good […]

Read the full article | Published Aug 22, 2025

How to Identify Asbestos: A Refreshed Guide for 2025

It has been a while since we have covered this crucial topic, so we thought it was time for a refresh. With over 20 years of experience as asbestos surveyors and consultants, we still get asked the same fundamental question: “How do I know if it’s asbestos?” The honest answer? It is trickier than most […]

Read the full article | Published Jul 22, 2025

Can Asbestos Affect Pets as Well?

At Armco Consultants, one of the most common questions we get asked is does asbestos affect dogs and cats and frankly, it is one that more pet owners should be thinking about. The answer is yes, asbestos can absolutely harm your pets, and in some ways, they are more vulnerable than we are. Why Pets […]

Read the full article | Published Jul 11, 2025

How Much Asbestos is in the UK? The Reality Behind the Numbers

Asbestos might have been banned from new construction over two decades ago, but the reality is that millions of people across England continue to live and work in buildings containing this dangerous material. The numbers tell a sobering story about the scale of the problem we are still dealing with. The Uncomfortable Truth Walk down […]

Read the full article | Published Jun 20, 2025