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Asbestos Surveys in

Wales & South West

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral once commonly used in construction materials due to its heat resistance and durability. However, when asbestos-containing materials are disturbed or damaged, tiny fibers can be released into the air. Inhalation of these fibers can lead to serious health issues, including lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma, making it a highly dangerous substance to handle or be exposed to. Proper management and removal are essential to avoid health risks.

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Legislation:
Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002.

Legislation has meant that owners of commercial and communal premises must make up a plan to manage asbestos in their property. They must ensure that any asbestos present is not disturbed in a way that may result in a hazard to health.

There is no UK legislation covering requirements for home owners to manage the asbestos in their homes. However, some industry sources believe that legislation to address this will eventually be introduced. In any event it would be prudent for a purchaser to consider the possible presence of asbestos before agreeing to buy a property.

Types of Asbestos Survey

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Asbestos Management Survey

Managing asbestos safely in a building you own or maintain is a legal obligation. We will work alongside you to ensure full compliance with asbestos regulations.

Refurbishment & Demolition Survey

Refurbishment/Demolition Surveys are legally required when a building or any part of it is being upgraded, refurbished, or demolished. This includes activities such as removing walls, doors, and windows, or installing new equipment.

Re-inspection Survey

As part of ongoing asbestos management, regular monitoring of ACMs is essential after the initial survey. Any identified or suspected ACMs should be inspected periodically to ensure they have not deteriorated or been damaged.

Asbestos Management Survey

A management survey is the standard survey used to identify the presence and extent of any suspected asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in a building that could be damaged or disturbed during regular use, including maintenance and installation. Its goal is to assess the condition of these materials.

Management surveys often involve some minor intrusive work and disturbance, with the extent varying depending on factors like the building type, construction, and accessibility. The survey should evaluate the condition of ACMs and determine their potential to release fibers if disturbed. This assessment helps prioritize which materials need closer attention based on their likelihood to release airborne fibers when disturbed.

Typically, the survey includes sampling and analysis to confirm the presence of ACMs, but it can also rely on assumptions about their presence or absence. In some cases, a combination of sampling and assumption is used. Any presumed asbestos-containing materials must also undergo a condition assessment.

Generally, asbestos management surveys are non-intrusive and can be conducted without disrupting daily activities, including maintenance and repairs. They aim to cover all accessible areas of a building.

Refurbishment & Demolition Survey

A refurbishment and demolition survey is required before any refurbishment or demolition work begins.

 

This survey is designed to identify and assess, as far as reasonably practicable, all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in the areas affected by the refurbishment or throughout the entire building if demolition is planned.

 

The survey is typically intrusive and may involve destructive inspection to access all areas, including hard-to-reach spaces.

 

A refurbishment and demolition survey may also be necessary in other situations, such as when more extensive maintenance or repair work is planned, or for plant removal or dismantling.

Re-inspection Survey

If you've already had asbestos surveys conducted, you should have key information available, such as a Material Hazard Assessment, which offers an indication of how likely an asbestos-containing material (ACM) is to release airborne fibers. It is then the responsibility of the duty holder to assess the specific risk each ACM poses, based on the level of activity in the area where it was found, and to create an Asbestos Management Plan.

As part of ongoing asbestos management, regular monitoring of ACMs is essential after the initial survey. Any identified or suspected ACMs should be inspected periodically to ensure they have not deteriorated or been damaged.

 

At a minimum, ACMs should be checked every six to twelve months.

ExCAL Limited

01269831606

ExCAL House, Capel Hendre Industrial Estate, Ammanford, SA18 3SJ

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