Asbestos Testing Management Plans
The purpose of asbestos management is to prevent the exposure to airborne asbestos now and for the duration of the time asbestos containing materials (ACMs) are present on your premises.
To do this you must identify the person within your organisation that will be responsible for that management. The designated duty holder must put in place a written asbestos management plan which will include an asbestos register. This register should include the location and conditions of the ACMs.
We can provide you with a tailor made management plan for your premises or organisation this can also include a fully controlled online E-Management system with various levels of access for security purposes. We also offer a full sample inspection regime whereby we track the asbestos in our client’s properties and monitor the condition of these materials and provide regular reports.
Asbestos Management Surveys
If you occupy a building for the purpose of just using it as an office then this is the survey for you. Management surveys will look at building materials that occupiers are likely to come into contact with. A good management survey will also take into account light maintenance tasks that will need to be undertaken. A management survey will also list where asbestos is present and assign priority assessments so that materials can be prioritised. The findings from this survey will go into a long term management strategy.
This survey will not look too hard into the building fabric. If you are undertaking a refurbishment project at a later date this survey will not be enough, you will need to undertake a refurbishment survey (ONLY OF THE AREA YOU WISH TO REFURBISH) when the time comes
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 requires asbestos to be identified and assessed in non-domestic premises. There is an explicit duty on the owner and employer in occupation to manage the risks from asbestos in their premises.
The Regulations also apply to communal areas of purpose-built flats or conversions to flats.
EWS carry out Management, Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys in accordance with HSE Survey Guide HSG264 and the following Legislation
Why is Asbestos Sampling Important?
Health & Safety Compliance
Asbestos exposure is linked to serious respiratory diseases, including asbestosis and mesothelioma. Identifying and managing asbestos correctly is essential for occupational health and safety.
Legal Requirements
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, duty holders must assess and manageasbestos risks in non-domestic properties.
Before Renovation or Demolition
If you plan to renovate, extend, or demolish a building built before 2000, asbestos sampling is a legal and safety requirement.
Peace of Mind
Asbestos sampling provides clarity and reassurance, helping you take the necessary steps for safe management or removal.
