Nowhere is this more important than where works involve asbestos. Anyone working on the building, for example telephone engineers, painters and decorators, roofers etc, must be alerted to the possibility of the presence of asbestos.
Be aware that you need a trained contractor to work on materials such as asbestos cement, textured coatings or vinyl tiles. Only licensed contractors can work on high-risk materials such as pipe insulation, asbestos insulating panels or sprayed asbestos. The short answer to this question is likely to be yes. If your building was built before the year then it almost certainly should have an asbestos survey completed to allow you to begin to comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations.
Currently between and die every year from asbestos-related diseases and by the year it is predicted that , deaths directly related to asbestos exposure will have occurred. The disturbance of asbestos-containing materials ACM is still occurring but all these incidents and the exposures they cause are avoidable by ensuring that the asbestos is not disturbed. According to Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations CAR , if you own, occupy, manage or have responsibility for property you have a legal duty to assess and manage the risk from ACM.
You must take reasonable steps to identify ACM, if necessary, by presuming the presence of asbestos until proven otherwise. Where asbestos is located you are required to keep an Asbestos Register which lists where ACM are present, highlight the risks posed and make recommendations. Contact Flat Living to arrange an Asbestos Report. If you enjoyed this article, sign up to receive the latest issues of Flat Living Magazine direct to your mailbox.
This duty is imposed by the Control of Asbestos Regulations The management survey is the starting point for ongoing asbestos management within a property. If your property needs a survey, RB Asbestos can help to arrange for one to be carried out on the premises. If you are planning work on a property that exceeds the scope of the original survey, then you will need a more detailed invasive survey before you can proceed.
This is also a legal requirement under the asbestos regulations. If asbestos is present in the property, you need a plan detailing how you will manage the material, keeping occupants, tradesmen and visitors safe from exposure. A management plan details how you will protect these persons from asbestos on a daily basis.
This is a legal requirement. Discover how RB Asbestos can help you create an asbestos management plan. All asbestos products should be re-inspected annually unless the risk is particularly low and you can demonstrate adequate controls. If you are buying a property commercial or residential pre you should ideally have an asbestos survey.
Often this is only realised following a traditional building survey, or at the request of the lender who is effectively also taking some of the risk. If you sign a lease, where you look after the maintenance of a property, then the responsibility for the asbestos, in most cases, lies with you.
You have to make sure you have an up-to-date refurbishment and demolition survey completed prior to all building works. Asbestos surveys should be used as part of your overall asbestos management plan to help you manage risk and remain compliant with HSE legislation and guidance.
A good asbestos management plan will contain the following information:. UKAS accredited asbestos consultants can help you put together the correct asbestos surveys for your exact needs and also help you develop an asbestos management plan that will maintain a safe environment for your building. Want to know more about our Asbestos Surveys click here or click here to arrange a survey. Have an Asbestos Enquiry? Enter your details below and we'll call you back within 2 hours.
Do I need an asbestos survey? Request Quote. How often do I need an asbestos survey? Asbestos Surveys as part of your management plan. A central record or database containing all asbestos-related information. Detailed reports about the locations and amounts of asbestos, along with a robust plan for safe working methods to avoid disturbing asbestos fibres. How the ACMs will be managed and monitored, along with a full implementation strategy. Roles and responsibilities of owners, management and duty holders.
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