What Was Asbestos Used For?

What Was Asbestos Used For?

Asbestos is an umbrella term used to describe several naturally occurring fibrous minerals that have crystallised to form fibres. These fibres are resistant to heat and fire, as well as chemical and biological degradation. The material’s mechanically strong properties...
What Is A Refurbishment & Demolition Survey?

What Is A Refurbishment & Demolition Survey?

One of the two main types of asbestos surveys, a Refurbishment & Demolition Survey (otherwise referred to as an R&D survey, previously known as a type 3 asbestos survey) involves locating, identifying and assessing the condition of all asbestos-containing...
The Importance Of An Asbestos Survey

The Importance Of An Asbestos Survey

The importance of an asbestos survey cannot be understated for dutyholders of commercial, industrial and shared domestic premises, as well as employers. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012), the responsibility to manage the presence and condition of...
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)...