ASBESTOS SURVEYS

DO YOU NEED AN ASBESTOS SURVEY?

WE ARE STILL DOING ASBESTOS SURVEYS,AND FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS FOLLOWING ALL GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES.

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HSE INFORMATION ON A SURVEY YOU MAY NEED TO HAVE

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SURVEYS :

Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) are either known to contain asbestos, or presumed to contain asbestos.

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The purpose of survey :

. Is to make an assessment of materials.


. To find ACM and record what it is, where it is and how much there is.

. To record how accessible it is, its condition, and any surface treatment.

. To record the asbestos type, by sampling or by presuming.

. Detailed guidance on these and on survey strategy, planning, conduct, sampling and reporting  are in 'Asbestos: The survey guide.

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TYPES OF SURVEY:

The duty-holder, building owner, employer and surveyor need to be clear on the type of survey needed, where the survey is needed, and what records should result.

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THERE ARE TO TYPES OF SURVEYS :


(1) MANAGEMENT SURVEY :

. The Management Survey purpose is required to manage ACM during the normal occupation and use of premises.

. The duty-holder can make a Management Survey where the premises are simple and straightforward.Otherwise, a surveyor is needed.

. A Management Survey aims to ensure that: nobody is harmed by the continuing presence of ACM in the premises or equipment that the ACM remain in good condition that nobody disturbs it accidentally.

. The Survey must locate ACM that could be damaged or disturbed by normal activities, by foreseeable maintenance, or by installing new equipment.

. It involves minor intrusion and minor asbestos disturbance to make a Materials Assessment.

. This shows the ability of ACM, if disturbed, to release fibres into the air. It guides the client, eg in prioritising any remedial work.


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(2) REFURBISHMENT / DEMOLITION SURVEY :

. This is required where the premises, or part of it, need upgrading, refurbishment or demolition.

. The Survey does not need a record of the ACM condition. Normally, a surveyor is needed for Refurbishment / demolition Surveys.


. A Refurbishment / demolition Survey aims to ensure that:

. Nobody will be harmed by work on ACM in the premises or equipment


. Such work will be done by the right contractor in the right way

. The Survey must locate and identify all ACM before any structural work begins at a stated location or on stated equipment at the premises. It involves destructive inspection and asbestos disturbance. The area surveyed must be vacated, and certified 'fit for reoccupation' after the survey.

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