Why You May Need to Perform an Asbestos Survey

In recent years the true danger of asbestos has come to light. Since the material was banned in 1999 a great deal of time and money has been spent on raising asbestos awareness and taking measures to ensure the safe handling and treatment of asbestos in both domestic and non-domestic properties. Although asbestos itself might not pose a danger in some cases: any environment in which asbestos fibres may become airborne presents a severe health risk.

In line with the strict stipulations set out by the Health and Safety Executive, it is absolutely imperative that duty holders take measures to establish whether Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) is present in non-domestic premises. In some cases it may be possible for the duty holder to perform an asbestos survey themselves; but in the majority of cases and particularly in buildings which were constructed or in which maintenance or refurbishment was undertaken between 1950 and 1999 - it is only by using a reputable professional that absolute compliance with HSE directives can be assured.

Consequentially, with the exception of premises constructed post 1999, an asbestos survey and the subsequent action in the event of finding asbestos is almost invariably best undertaken by an expert with accreditation and experience in the carrying out of an asbestos survey.

Performing an Asbestos Survey

The initial stage of an asbestos survey is a materials assessment. This assessment is performed to establish:

* Whether Asbestos Containing Material is present and if it is; the type, location and volume found.
* How accessible any present Asbestos Containing Material is, its condition and any evidence of surface treatment.
* The type of asbestos found - either by sampling or presuming.

In addition to the materials assessment, the surveyor is also tasked with confirming that:

* There is no risk that any individual will be harmed by the presence of Asbestos Containing Material in the premises or equipment.
* If Asbestos Containing Material is present that it remains in good condition.
* Any Asbestos Containing Material that may be present is not at risk of being accidentally disturbed.

If any of the above factors are not deemed to be the case then an asbestos management plan must be put in place which outlines how the asbestos is to be handled in order to ensure that premises is rendered safe to occupy.

As Asbestos Containing Material is only a serious hazard when there is a risk of exposure to asbestos fibres, or a risk that disturbance of Asbestos Containing Material will result in the release of asbestos fibres, it is not always best to remove it. In fact, an attempt by an unqualified individual to remove asbestos often results in the development of a considerably more hazardous environment than if the Asbestos Containing Material had been left as it was. A professional asbestos surveyor is able to asses if Asbestos Containing Material must be removed or whether it is 100% safe to leave in the premises.

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Why must you may an asbestos survey

In recent years, the real danger of asbestos at the light has come. Because the material was banned in 1999 has much time and money on raising awareness of asbestos and take measures to ensure the safe management and handling of asbestos in domestic and foreign properties issued. Although asbestos itself not in some cases may pose a risk: any environment can asbestos fibres in the air will be presented a serious risk to health.
In accordance with the strict regulations of set health and Safety Executive it is absolutely essential that owners take mandatory measures to determine whether asbestos, contains material (ACM) in foreign facilities is available. On the duty holders, perform an asbestos survey itself can in some cases but in most cases and especially in buildings that were built or in the maintenance or repair between 1950 and 1999 was - it is only through a serious professional, that absolute compliance with HSE directives can be sure.
As a consequence is done with the exception of the premises constructed post 1999, an asbestos survey and the subsequent action in search for asbestos almost always preferably by an expert with accreditation and experience in the implementation of an asbestos survey.
How to perform an asbestos survey
The first phase of an asbestos survey is an assessment of the materials. This assessment is carried out to establish:
* Whether asbestos containing material is present and if it is; Found type, location and extent.
* How accessible present an asbestos containing material is its State and no evidence for the surface treatment.
* The type of asbestos is found - either by sampling or conjecture.
In addition to assessing materials surveyor is confirmed also that:
* There is no risk, that any individual that contains the presence of asbestos, material in the premises or equipment damage.
* If there is asbestos contained material, remains, that they are in good condition.
* Asbestos, contains material that may be present, is not all endangered accidentally interrupted.
If one of the above factors as are the case must then an asbestos management plan be introduced which explains how the asbestos is treated, to ensure that the premises is sure to be shown.
Contains material such as asbestos, only a serious threat is, if a risk of exposure material results in the release of asbestos fibers asbestos fibres or a risk that the asbestos contains error, it is not always best to remove it. In fact, any attempt by an unqualified individual results, asbestos often remove the development one essential hazardous environment than if the asbestos containing material had left was how it was. Professional asbestos surveyor is able, ass, if asbestos containing material must be removed, or whether it is 100% safe to leave in the rooms.

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