Aircon office open roof tile

[Eyenstyn]

I sit under an open roof tile block, one of those rectangular foam roof blocks that offices have but in this case its shifted open ajar, I asked admins if they could close it but was soon advised that it is needed to be open because the aircon requires it.

My question is whether it is safe, in terms of asbestos, how would i test? Is this common to have at offices related to aircon specifically?

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

asbestos?
how old is the building?

 

[Eyenstyn]

asbestos?
how old is the building?

Not old

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

then i think asbestos worries is a thing of the past
but dont quote me on that.
its just something i havent heard of since the 80s

 

[Other Pineapple Smurf]

I would only be concerned when you start coughing blood.

Asbestos is surprisingly safe, its when you cut it that it becomes hazardous. Asbestos is found in a lot of buildings in SA.

A good article https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2017-06-20-how-safe-are-gautengs-asbestos-schools/

 

[thehuman]

I sit under an open roof tile block, one of those rectangular foam roof blocks that offices have but in this case its shifted open ajar, I asked admins if they could close it but was soon advised that it is needed to be open because the aircon requires it.

My question is whether it is safe, in terms of asbestos, how would i test? Is this common to have at offices related to aircon specifically?

Nothing seems to be stopping it from being closed? Get a broom and close it yourself

 

[Lupus]

Asbestos? Are they cutting the ceiling tile? Is their old fashioned insulation over you? What do you think asbestos is?

 

[Eyenstyn]

I would only be concerned when you start coughing blood.

Asbestos is surprisingly safe, its when you cut it that it becomes hazardous. Asbestos is found in a lot of buildings in SA.

A good article https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2017-06-20-how-safe-are-gautengs-asbestos-schools/

I also went through the times article on how to know if your building has asbestos:https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2017-06-20-does-your-school-contain-asbestos/ but there is no specific detector represented.

I am more concerned as to the cold air that is let in and causes flu like symptoms only towards me. Also impacts whether temp in the office are accurately reflected by everyone whereas I would have an extreme adverse effect from aircon heat or cold.

I asked HR and they said its a building desgin. I somehow dont believe that. It feels as if I can do nothing. Does this not fall part of health and safety in the office? Is this really an aircon design issue?

 

[Eyenstyn]

The openning looks like this:

 

[Eyenstyn]

Asbestos? Are they cutting the ceiling tile? Is their old fashioned insulation over you? What do you think asbestos is?

Building maintenace and administrativr restrictions and potential risks if things go wrong and expenses thereafter

 

[Lupus]

The openning looks like this:

You'll be fine, they've created a vent, got it in our office as well.

 

[Nobody Important]

The openning looks like this:

That is not asbestos! Just a ceiling tile of some other material. By looking at the grid, that is a vent for central air conditioning

 

[RedViking]

Yes it is safe. You can continue your work now. Stop staring at the ceiling.

/company probably too lazy to put a vent in. Your ocd does not matter to them.

 

[Lupus]

Building maintenace and administrativr restrictions and potential risks if things go wrong and expenses thereafter

Asbestos is a fiberous substance which when broken into smaller particles gets into your lungs, most older ceiling tiles were made of it, but unless it's crumbling or being cut there is no risk.