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What is an Asbestos Survey
An asbestos survey is an inspection on a property or similar designed to -
- As reasonably practicable locate and record the location, extent and product type of any presumed or known asbestos-containing materials.
- It must inspect and record information on the accessibility, condition and surface treatment of any presumed or known ACM's.
- it should determine and record the asbestos type, either by collecting representative samples of suspect materials for laboratory identification, or by making a presumption based on the product type and its appearance etc.
Do I need a survey?
A survey is essential for the client/dutyholder to successfully manage asbestos.
The requirements are placed on ‘dutyholders’, who should
Take reasonable steps to determine the location of materials likely to contain asbestos
Presume materials to contain asbestos, unless there are good reasons not to do so
Make and maintain a written record of the location of the ACMs and presumed ACMs
Assess and monitor the condition of ACMs and presumed ACMs
Assess the risk of exposure from ACMs and presumed ACMs and prepare a written plan of the actions and measures necessary to manage the risk (ie the ‘management plan’)
One to One Environmental can assist with all these points and make sure you are compliant.
Management Survey
A management survey will be required during the normal occupation and use of the building to ensure continued management of the asbestos-containing materials in situ.
What are the different types of Survey?
A Refurbishment & Demolition Survey
Will be necessary when the building (or part of it) is to be upgraded, refurbished or demolished. It is probable that at larger premises a mixture of survey types will be appropriate, eg a boiler house due for demolition will require a refurbishment/demolition survey, while offices at the same site would have a management survey. In later years refurbishment surveys may be required in rooms or floors which are being upgraded.
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