Asbestos Surveys

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What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a natural mineral made of fibers invisible to the naked eye. It is durable, fireproof and resistant to heat and chemicals. Because of these properties, it was commonly used in many industries for decades. But, inhaling asbestos fibers can cause serious health issues like mesothelioma.

What is an Asbestos Survey?

An asbestos survey is a systematic inspection, conducted by an expert asbestos surveyor, to identify and assess the presence of asbestos-containing materials. The surveyor will typically check visible areas as well as other likely locations, like walls and floors, to provide an accurate assessment of the condition and locations of any potential hazards. The aim is to protect people from any potential risks associated with these hazardous materials.

Asbestos Management Surveys

Asbestos Management surveys ( formally Type 2 asbestos survey) are standard inspection surveys in order to comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 for all commercial and industrial property and also for those buying or disposing of property. This type of inspection is non-intrusive but does include sampling of suspect materials which are then sent to the laboratory to report on whether asbestos is present and if so, what types of asbestos. If you are a business whether leaseholder or freeholder this survey will identify what asbestos containing materials are in place within your demise, their condition and what your legal obligations are in order to comply with the regulations.

If you have been asked to carry out an asbestos survey for management purposes and provide an asbestos register for insurance or compliance purposes, including visits from either HSE or Environmental Health this is the survey type which includes the information set out in Regulation 4 “Duty to Manage” All commercial & industrial property ( some residential properties are also cover) built prior to the year 2002 are included in the regulation, regardless of size.

 

Refurbishment and Demolition Asbestos Surveys

Asbestos Refurbishment and Demolition survey (formally Type 3 asbestos survey) must be undertaken on properties which are due to be refurbished or demolished (or elements of both). Professionals, occupiers and management agents involved in minor and major fit-outs and strip-out will need to commission such a survey prior to beginning the works. As well as the requirements for this type of survey covered under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSG264, further stipulations are laid out in the CDM Regulations 2015 (Construction Design and Management).

The aim of this survey type is to survey the property in question for asbestos containing materials so as these can be managed safely or as is usually the case removed safely in line with the regulations before the strip-out and re-fit. All property types are covered regardless of size or class of use – residential, commercial, industrial or mixed. RD asbestos Surveys are highly intrusive and damage will occur to elements of the property in order to inspect the fabric of the building, as such this type of survey can only usually be undertaken in a vacant property and one which is owned by the person or company commissioning the survey.

Do you need an Asbestos Survey?

Any building constructed between the 1850 and 1999 will likely have asbestos-containing materials within the property. UK Regulations require you to conduct asbestos surveys on buildings constructed within this time period. They are required if you are occupying, buying, selling, renting or demolishing such a building. If there are tenants or people living inside the building, then asbestos surveys are also performed as a health and safety check.

If you own or are responsible for a commercial building that you are planning to demolish or refurbish and you fail to manage the asbestos correctly, you could expose individuals to asbestos fibers resulting in a prosecution, unlimited fines and imprisonment.

Need an Asbestos Survey?

You can contact our team to get a comprehensive and transparent quote for your asbestos survey. We ensure that all works are carried out to the highest standard and that safety is monitored from start to finish to ensure no issues arise as a result of the potential asbestos.

Please Call 0333 577 5020 or email at info@camsons.co.uk. or to discuss your requirements with our experts today!

 

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