R&D Asbestos Surveys For Older Buildings

R&D Asbestos Surveys For Older Buildings

If you are the dutyholder of a commercial building that was constructed before the year 2000 (before the final ban on asbestos occurred in the UK), or you are planning renovation or demolition works for your premises, read about the importance of R&D asbestos...
The Legalities of Asbestos

The Legalities of Asbestos

The legalities of asbestos are very important to understand as a dutyholder of commercial, industrial and shared domestic premises. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012), the duty to manage the presence and condition of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)...
Asbestos Surveys for Industrial Buildings

Asbestos Surveys for Industrial Buildings

A potential hazard within industrial workplaces, such as factories and warehouses, is the presence of asbestos or asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). As the dutyholder of such buildings, the protection, health and safety of your staff is a huge priority – as...
Which Type of Asbestos Survey Do I Need?

Which Type of Asbestos Survey Do I Need?

Especially if you’ve never had to deal with asbestos in any form, knowing where to start with the correct asbestos survey can feel quite daunting. Not only from a legally-compliant standpoint if you’re a building dutyholder, but from a general health and safety...
What is an Asbestos Register?

What is an Asbestos Register?

An asbestos register, also known as an asbestos risk register, is a vital paper or electronic document which holds key information about the presence (or presumed presence) of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within a building or premises.  A key part of an...