Asbestos Surveys in Byley
Fibre safe provide comprehensive, accurate and compliant asbestos surveys in Byley, there are three types of asbestos surveys an asbestos management survey, and asbestos refurbishment survey and an asbestos demolition survey.
What is an Asbestos Management Survey?
An asbestos management survey is the standard procedure undertaken to identify the full extent of ACM's (Asbestos Containing Materials) within a buildings structure that has the potential to be damaged or disturbed under the conditions of everyday occupancy and to assess their condition as part of forming an asbestos management plan.
Asbestos Management Survey is the new name for the old ‘Type 2' Survey, an asbestos management surveys generally require minor intrusive works and some disturbance in order to gain access to hidden areas that may contain ACM's.
The extent of intrusive works required will differ between buildings dependent on what is deemed to be reasonably practicable for individual properties, things to consider are;
- The type of building.
- The nature of its construction and accessibility to hidden areas.
An asbestos management survey serves to provide a thorough assessment of the overall condition, the types of asbestos present and its ability to release asbestos fibres into the air supply should they be disturbed in anyway.
When is an Asbestos Survey Needed?
Current asbestos legislation requires adequate arrangements to be in effect to manage the risks associated with asbestos during construction/refurbishment works.
The legislation makes provisions that include works carried out on domestic properties where contractors or surveyors are working.
When you instruct a firm to carry out construction/refurbishment works to your domestic property it is seen as a place of works and all the relevant legislation applies under the Health & Safety at Work at 1974.
Where construction or refurbishment works are being planned or carried out it is required by law for the client to provide anyone who is tendering or appointed to carry out the works with site and project-specific information regarding the presence of asbestos and its type and condition in order for the risks associated with asbestos to be fully understood and planned for.
It is not considered acceptable to make general reference to hazards that may exist, a site-specific asbestos refurbishment survey must be carried out prior to the commencement of construction works taking place to ensure that the information is made available to all concerned.
Asbestos Management Report in Byley
After undertaking your asbestos management survey we will provide you with a thorough and in-depth asbestos management report which will include the following;
- An asbestos risk assessment.
- Remedial recommendations on how to effectively manage all asbestos found within the property such as, encapsulation, warning labels or removal.
Although it is not a legal requirement to adhere to the recommendations made however it is strongly advised to do so.
Asbestos Management Plan in Byley
An asbestos management survey is not sufficient on its own to comply with the requirements of current asbestos legislation for the deemed to be the duty of care holder.
Fibre Safe can also compile a comprehensive asbestos management plan and assist you with its implementation to ensure you total compliance with all current asbestos management legislation under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
It is a legal requirement to have a well thought out and prepared plan for managing the presence of asbestos in any non domestic building built before the year 2000. Many businesses are not aware of this fact and have been heavily penalised by the Health and Safety Executive due to lack of co-operation.
What the HSE Says:
A management survey is the standard survey. It is used to locate as far as reasonably practicable, the presence and extent of any suspected asbestos containing materials (ACM’s) in the building which could be damaged or disturbed during normal occupancy, including foreseeable maintenance and installation, and to assess their condition.
Asbestos Demolition Surveys in Byley
An asbestos demolition survey is carried out to identify and locate all ACM's in a building which is scheduled for complete demolition. This type of asbestos survey comprises of aggressive inspection techniques that are far more intrusive than those undertaken in a building which is still in use.
An asbestos demolition survey will include the complete removal of walls, floors, removing fixtures and fittings and generally causing extensive damage to the building in order to successfully locate all asbestos containing materials both hidden and visible.
The team here at Fibre Safe have the technical capabilities and industry experience required to carry out asbestos demolition survey in Byley from single dwellings right through to large scale works such social housing blocks and industrial units, during our times of trading Fibre Safe have undertaken a wide and varied range of projects and include everything from asbestos surveys on Schools to RAF Bases.
Asbestos Report
After our asbestos demolition survey has been completed and all of the samples have been analysed, a user friendly jargon free report will be generated for the client which clearly outlines the location of all asbestos containing materials found within the structure.
This type of asbestos survey is a legal requirement of the demolition process and can carry severe legal implications for the care holder if not carried out by a suitably trained, qualified and competent specialist asbestos contractor such as Fibre Safe.
What the HSE say:
A demolition survey is needed before any demolition work is carried out. This type of survey is used to locate and describe, as far as reasonably practicable, all ACMs in the whole building if demolition is planned. The survey will be fully intrusive and involve destructive inspection, as necessary, to gain access to all areas, including those that may be difficult to reach.
A demolition survey may also be required in other circumstances, eg when more intrusive maintenance and repair work will be carried out or for plant removal or dismantling.
Asbestos Refurbishment Surveys in Byley
An asbestos refurbishment survey is required prior to works commencing, and asbestos refurbishment survey is designed to locate, identify and describe, as far as reasonably practicable, all ACM's in the specific areas where the refurbishment works are scheduled to take place.
The Asbestos refurbishment survey is a fully intrusive procedure and is likely to involve some form of destructive inspection in order to gain full access to all areas of the building both hidden and visible.
A refurbishment survey may also be required in circumstances where the removal of the buildings plant equipment is scheduled for removal or dismantling.
Can an Asbestos Refurbishment Survey be Carried out on a Specific Area?
Yes a refurbishment survey can be carried out on a specific area of the building which is to undergo work. This can include minor works such as fire alarm installation, breaking through partition walls or simply channelling cables & pipes. In fact the HSE specifically states: ‘A refurbishment survey will be necessary when the building (or part of it) is to be upgraded’.
Only Ever Choose a Competent and Qualified Asbestos Surveyor
You should ensure that the person or company instructed to carry out the asbestos survey;
- Have sufficient training, qualifications, knowledge, experience and ability to carry out their duties in relation to the survey and to recognise their limitations.
- Have sufficient knowledge of the specific tasks to be undertaken and the risks the work entails.
- Be able to demonstrate independence, impartiality and integrity.
- Have an adequate quality management system.
- Carry out the survey in accordance with recommended guidance HSG264.
To arrange your asbestos survey in Byley call the experts at Fibre Safe Today on 0151 515 2342.