PSG Energy, as part of its product offering, can provide UKAS accredited asbestos surveys which are the first step in ensuring compliance with the Asbestos regulations.
There are two types of surveys:
Management Survey
A management survey is the standard survey. Its purpose is to locate, as far as reasonably practicable, the presence and extent of any suspected asbestos containing materials (ACMs) in the building which could be damaged or disturbed during normal occupancy, including foreseeable maintenance and installation, and to assess their condition. The survey will usually involve sampling and analysis to confirm the presence or absence of ACMs. Any samples are then analysed by a UKAS accredited laboratory and the results are used within the survey report together with appropriate recommendations.
Refurbishment / demolition Survey
This type of survey is used to locate and describe, as far as reasonably practicable, all ACMs in the building and may involve destructive inspection, as necessary, to gain access to all areas, including those that may be difficult to reach. A full sampling programme is undertaken to identify possible ACMs. This survey is designed to be used as a basis for tendering the removal of ACMs from the building prior to demolition or major refurbishment, so the survey does not usually assess the condition of the asbestos.
PSG Energy can also offer a consultancy service to assist with asbestos management.
How to arrange your asbestos survey
The cost of the survey will be dependent on the size and type of building. The experience and expertise of PSG Energy means that we will be able to discuss your requirements in detail and provide a competitive quote, offering genuine value for money.
To arrange a survey, simply contact PSG Energy.
Read about Asbestos regulations
Asbestos regulations
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 (1) came into force on 13th November 2006. These Regulations bring together the three previous sets of Regulations covering the prohibition of asbestos, the control of asbestos at work and asbestos licensing.
The Regulations prohibit the importation, supply and use of all forms of asbestos. They continue the ban introduced for blue and brown asbestos in 1985 and for white asbestos in 1999. They also continue to ban the second-hand use of asbestos products such as asbestos cement sheets and asbestos boards and tiles; including panels which have been covered with paint or textured plaster containing asbestos.
The ban applies to new use of asbestos. If existing asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are in good condition, they may be left in place and their condition monitored and managed to ensure they are not disturbed.
Duty to manage asbestos
The Asbestos Regulations also include the 'duty to manage asbestos' in non-domestic premises.
Regulation 4 requires dutyholders to:
- take reasonable steps to find materials in premises likely to contain asbestos and to check their condition
- presume that materials contain asbestos unless there is strong evidence to suppose they do not
- make a written record of the location and condition of asbestos and presumed asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and keep the record up to date
- assess the risk of the likelihood of anyone being exposed to these materials
- prepare a plan to manage that risk and put it into to effect to ensure that:
a. any material known or presumed to contain asbestos is, because of the risks associated with its location or condition, repaired or if necessary removed
b. any material that contains or is presumed to contain asbestos is, because of the risks associated with its location or condition, repaired or if necessary removed
c. information on the location and condition of the material is given to anyone potentially at risk.
