Trustworthy Asbestos Surveys and Asbestos Management Plans in Oldham
Our expert team have been working with building owners and managers to identify and evaluate the risk of asbestos within their Oldham locations since 2016.
According to UK law, it is the responsibility of the building owners and managers to thoroughly inspect their structure for any potential asbestos contamination. It is challenging to complete this task, but that’s where we come in! For the benefit of owners and managers, the Pillars Environmental team offers professional asbestos services in Oldham and the surrounding areas. We have the in-depth expertise required to offer specialised asbestos solutions for your particular circumstance. We are proud of being consistently dependable, effective, and up-to-date with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements.
Asbestos Surveys in Oldham
Our team at Pillars Environmental carry out two main types of asbestos surveys:
The Refurbishment and Demolition Asbestos Survey (R&D Asbestos Survey) is essential for any building which was built before 2000, where refurbishment works are scheduled to take place. Full access to all areas of the building which may contain asbestos is required, and the R&D Survey is undertaken with both visual and intrusive methods.
By comparison, an Asbestos Management Survey is much less intrusive. As the facility is likely to be occupied throughout the survey, we wouldn’t require complete access, simply enough to remove and replace the suspected asbestos-containing materials. Where we have access, the materials will be examined. If we cannot gain access to a specific area of the building for any reason, we would make the assumption that asbestos is present. If a specific material is discovered to contain asbestos, all other similar materials will also be presumed to have asbestos.
Asbestos Management Plans in Oldham
The key function of an asbestos management plan is to describe in detail how you intend to contain and manage any asbestos discovered within your building. It describes the steps which will be taken to manage the asbestos status, who is the person responsible for each stage, and any required training needed to complete the tasks successfully. These steps are necessary to ensure that those who may enter the building will stay protected against the harms of asbestos.
Our asbestos management plans can make a record of any asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within your Oldham property and detail the correct course of action. These stages can include: monitor and review, conduct remedial works, or asbestos removal.
Your tailored asbestos management plan will offer you the tools to mitigate the risk of asbestos and lets you fulfil your legal obligations in the management of asbestos risks.
Asbestos Removal Management in Oldham
Asbestos removal is both a complicated and costly job, which is why the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) states a licenced contractor is necessary for the majority of asbestos removal work. Our expert team can organise and oversee the removal of asbestos in your Oldham property whilst always complying with the Control of Asbestos Regulations. We can handle the job from start to finish, which includes:
- Preparing the specifications,
- Managing the tendering process,
- Undertaking regular site audits during ongoing work,
- Providing continuous feedback,
- Review documentation provided by the removal contractor to ensure information is correct and there is nothing outstanding.
Asbestos in Oldham
A town in Greater Manchester, located on the edge of stunning Pennine landscapes, Oldham is a versatile borough. Offering a taste of rural life, with picturesque Saddleworth villages, as well as a bustling town centre – Oldham has plenty to offer to those who live, visit and work there.
Oldham’s growth largely coincided with the Industrial Revolution (1760-1840) when the town developed an extensive coal mining sector to support the local cotton industry and the town’s inhabitants. Many factories at the time would’ve contained asbestos boiler or pipe lagging around the exterior of the buildings, and those who worked in the mines likely would’ve worn or used asbestos textiles (e.g. fire blankets, protective lothing, etc.) to protect themselves from fire and heat.
Demographics Susceptible to Asbestos Exposure in Oldham
Asbestos can pose serious health risks if its fibres are inhaled, including but not limited to, lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma. These types of diseases can take tens of years to develop in your system, putting those who worked with asbestos at the time, at risk of facing these health risks today.
With 12,800 people employed in skilled trades occupations in Oldham as of June 2024, and 11,000 in manufacturing, some of the most susceptible demographics to asbestos exposure would have included, but not been limited to:
- Factory workers
- Boilermakers
- Pipe/boiler laggers
- Builders
- Plumbers
- Textile/cotton manufacturers
Our first priority is safety for everybody
Through offering bespoke solutions to a wide range of asbestos issues, our dedicated team work alongside you to make sure everybody stays compliant, and most importantly, safe.
If you are interested in how we can tailor our asbestos services to suit your needs, get a free quote and contact our friendly team today. We are always available to answer any queries you may have.
Asbestos Surveys Oldham FAQs
Where is asbestos commonly found?
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), some of the most common places to find asbestos include, but are not limited to: Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB), asbestos cement products, floor coverings, textured decorative coatings (e.g. popcorn ceilings/asbestos in artex), etc.
How much does an asbestos survey cost for Oldham based properties?
Asbestos survey costs can vary significantly depending on the individual requirements of the survey, such as specific location(s), the location of any suspected ACMs, whether any specialist equipment needed, etc.
For a better idea, get in touch with us today for a free quote.
How long does an asbestos survey take?
Here at Pillars Environmental, no two projects are the same! Depending on which of our asbestos surveys you require, as well as the size of your building, the length of each process will differ. If your building is due to be refurbished or demolished, you will need a Refurbishment & Demolition Survey, which adopts a more invasive sampling method and will therefore take longer. Whereas, an Asbestos Management Survey uses a more modest sampling procedure, so will be less time-consuming.
Do Oldham Council remove asbestos?
While Oldham Council offers general guidance on handling asbestos and can advise when speciliast help may be required, they do not carry out asbestos sampling, analysis or removal.
If asbestos has been identified at your property after one of our surveys, and it needs to be removed, our team can help you vet qualified asbestos removal contractors and ensure they carry out the works safely and compliantly via our tailored Asbestos Removal Management services.
Our Greater Manchester Office Also Covers…
Our asbestos survey services are available all across Oldham and beyond, including:
- Altrincham
- Birkenhead
- Bolton
- Bury
- Buxton
- Cheshire
- Chester
- Crewe
- Holmes Chapel
- Alderley Edge
- Knutsford
- Liverpool
- Macclesfield
- Manchester
- Merseyside
- Rochdale
- Runcorn
- Sale
- Salford
- St Helens
- Stockport
- Tameside
- Trafford
- Warrington
- Widnes
- Wigan
- Wirral
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