Asbestos Management Surveys
Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Do you require asbestos management surveys in Stratford-Upon-Avon and Warwickshire? Ask our asbestos experts today to survey a property that you manage.
If you manage a non-domestic property built before 2000, you should consider completing an asbestos management report or survey. As part of having a good asbestos management plan, getting a thorough inspection of the property for any asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and the best removal practices are expected.
Our professional team of asbestos surveyors can inspect and provide advice on what the best methods going forward should be for your commercial site. Failing to remove asbestos from your property and allowing airborne particles to move through the air can lead to lung cancer and more health conditions among those that inhale the fibres.
What is an asbestos management survey?
An asbestos management survey will involve a few different steps, starting with a visual inspection of the premises. All walls, ceilings, floorboards and loft areas will be focused on as the engineer attempts to locate any asbestos-containing materials.
A professional must perform this, as particular trades and sampling methods will need to be implemented. Any areas on the site that you believe will receive maintenance will also be inspected, as these are areas where any asbestos is likely to be disturbed and moved.
We will require access to such areas to complete the report, as we need to ensure that all surface-level asbestos has been noted, and we can begin with the disposal risks and advance forward.
Although management surveys will be completed on most commercial buildings, our team can also complete an inspection on domestic properties.
What's included in an asbestos management survey?
As stated above, an asbestos management survey can be disruptive to the worksite, and some intrusive work may be involved to identify all possible ACMs. For this reason, the site must be empty for the survey to be completed.
Depending on the scale of the site, or the building type, the level of intrusion will be lower, and we always aim to leave as little damage to the site as possible.
We ask for the site to be empty so that any necessary sampling can take place. If asbestos is present, we will take a sample for analysis. This can confirm whether this is an asbestos-containing material and poses a potential threat.
Asbestos cement is common, and we will take samples of such materials, alongside calculating the risk of the material releasing asbestos fibre into the air to be inhaled. As the duty holder, this can assist you in creating a viable asbestos removal plan.
How much does an asbestos management survey cost?
There's no one quote that we can give you, and instead, this is determined by many factors. Our team will evaluate the size of your building, the commercial or domestic use of the space, and the age of the property, among other things.
Our experienced team can perform many asbestos services for you and your business and would be happy to assist you while talking you through the process. Contact us for a quote today.
Is an asbestos management survey a legal requirement?
There is no legal requirement stipulating that you must have asbestos surveys carried out, but you are liable for ensuring the asbestos within the property is managed and maintained.
So, getting a survey done is a good idea to keep the building and those within safe. As a duty owner of a property, you are liable for all operations that happen within, which extends to all individuals' health and safety concerns caused by asbestos.
The Control of Asbestos Regulation 202 outlines that you do, however, have a legal requirement to 'manage asbestos' in any non-domestic property. The safest, easiest and cheapest way to do this is through an asbestos management survey.
Knowing where asbestos is within the building isn't just for the sake of ticking a box; it will save the lives of all occupants within that property. On average, 13 people die from being exposed to asbestos every day, totalling approximately 5000 a year.
Of course, a large portion of this is from previous exposure before education on the hazards of asbestos were more common, but you can still play your part and have an asbestos survey carried out at your property.
This extends to people who are just occupying a building, managing the building, or being used as a construction site. If the building was built before 2000 and there's no clear evidence of an asbestos survey being completed, get in touch with us today.
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