Asbestos in Japan: what to do when renovating your house and how to test for it

Asbestos is a substance that has been used around the world in building materials and in Japan. It's a substance you want to be careful with. In this video I will share some knowledge that I have learned about asbestos usage in Japan and some tips on how to proceed with a renovation project if you think the materials in your house might have asbestos. Topics in this video: 00:38 • What is asbestos? 38:23 02:42 • What materials have asbestos? 05:43 • How can I verify asbestos in materials? 08:24 • What safety equipment is effective? 10:17 • Why should I care? This is a link to the asbestos database in Japan: https://asbestos-database.jp This is a link to the asbestos testing service: https://daylab.co.jp/lp/ Renovating a house can be tough. Renovating a house in Japan can be even more complicated because of the language barrier. Be sure to do your research and use proper safety measures. This video is just a guide. I am not a trained professional in asbestos and I can not give advice on projects. As always, seek professional help if you intend on doing renovation work in your house.