Posted on July 15, 2010 with 2 Comments
The SHP reported that In January this year, the HSE published new guidance on asbestos surveying, which explicitly advocates the need to be able to demonstrate and ensure competency. Martin Gibson, Martin Stear and Jon Murthy explain how both surveyors and duty-holders can do so.
The HSE estimates that asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are still present in some 500,000 commercial properties in the UK. No one really knows how much asbestos still remains in UK buildings but those built before 1999, when asbestos was finally banned, are likely to still contain some, with those pre-dating 1985, when blue and brown asbestos were banned, causing the most concern.
Tags: asbestos, asbestos awareness, asbestos duty to manage, asbestos fibres, asbestos inspection, Asbestos Legislation, Asbestos Licensing Unit, Asbestos management plans, asbestos survey, Asbestos Surveys, ukas accredited inspection firm, ukas asbestos surveys
Category: Asbestos Surveys
Posted on July 12, 2010 with 1 Comment
The National Asbestos Helpline (NAH) will be parking its tour bus in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, today 13th July 2010.
The roadshow is being held to increase awareness of the devastating effects of asbestos exposure and to educate the public to be aware of the risks.
Posted on July 5, 2010 with 1 Comment
The BBC have reported that Asbestos has been found in some areas of Princess Elizabeth Hospital in Guernsey.
Workers have been told to wear protective clothing in plant rooms and service ducts after asbestos was found during an Asbestos Survey prior to refurbishment.
Posted on July 2, 2010 with 5 Comments
Prolonged or intense exposure to asbestos fibres can cause lung diseases but it can be safely managed at home.
Tags: asbestos, asbestos awareness, asbestos dust, asbestos duty to manage, Asbestos Legislation, Asbestos Removal, asbestos survey, asbestos surveying, free asbestos advice, HSG 264, refurbishment and demolition surveys, www.demolitionnews.com
Category: Asbestos Surveys
Posted on June 24, 2010 with 1 Comment
HSG264 Overview
This is a heavily illustrated publication that replaces and expands on MDHS100, Asbestos surveying, sampling and assessment of asbestos-containing materials.
It is aimed at people carrying out asbestos surveys and people with specific responsibilities for managing asbestos in non-domestic premises under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006.
Tags: air sampling, asbestos, asbestos awareness, asbestos dust, asbestos duty to manage, asbestos fibres, asbestos inspection, Asbestos Legislation, Asbestos management plans, asbestos regulation 4, asbestos survey, free asbestos advice, HSG 264
Category: Asbestos Surveys
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Almost two-thirds of people would not be confident of identifying asbestos in their home, a survey suggests.
