Asbestos Services
Type I, II & III asbestos surveys. The Control of Asbestos at Work 2002 Regulations introduced the new duty to manage asbestos risk in non-domestic premises. The regulation is at the core of the Governments continuing strategy to eradicate asbestos related disease. You must establish the presence, nature and condition of asbestos containing materials on your site. This is done using historic records and site surveys.
- Type II surveys are usually undertaken as sampling guarantees the identification of asbestos containing materials. Samples are analysed within a UKAS accredited Laboratory
- A Type III survey is required prior to demolition or refurbishment and involves opening up services and voids
- A Type I survey does not allow for sampling and therefore any suspect materials are presumed to contain asbestos
Asbestos Management Registers. Your survey forms the basis of your register. For each asbestos item located the risk of disturbance must be established. From the risk assessment your management policy must be prepared including responsibilities and procedures.
Site Management. The Register is your management tool. You must monitor its use and ensure the register is updated and the condition of asbestos containing materials reviewed.
Asbestos Management Training. Your site managers and maintenance will require training to ensure the register operates effectively and to ensure an acceptable level of asbestos awareness.