The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) states, “the only way to confirm if a suspect material contains asbestos fibres is to obtain and analyse a sample of it”. But, is DIY, at-home sampling the way to go? Here’s the truth about asbestos sampling kits.What Are Asbestos...
Asbestos Management Plans
Asbestos Management Plans set out how you will manage your asbestos obligations by planning the process of preventing exposure within your premises.
Our asbestos management plan services are tailored to each project’s individual requirements, creating a history of all materials used on-site in order to ensure your statutory obligations are fulfilled in a completely compliant manner.
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Common Places to Find Asbestos in the Home
Despite the use of asbestos being banned in the UK in 1999, the material can still be found in many homes and businesses today. If you own a home or commercial property that was built before the year 2000, there is a chance it may still contain asbestos. Pillars...
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...
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)...
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...
How often should my asbestos management plan be reviewed? Our asbestos experts discuss.
If you have an asbestos management plan in place, you may have or have had asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within your building. The plan outlines how you should manage these to not only stay compliant with legislation but also to protect those who enter your...