Realising that you have a duty to manage asbestos-containing materials within your building you’ve commissioned a specialist surveyor to identify them. Now the report has arrived, what must you do
with it?
Published 04.03.2016
Despite asbestos management responsibilities being well established, many businesses are still not doing what’s needed. As a case heard in November 2015 shows, it’s time to move beyond step one.
What’s to know?
Published 05.01.2016
Your business premises were built in the 1970s so you suspect that they may contain asbestos-based materials. However, your landlord refuses to do anything about it saying it’s your responsibility.
Are they right?
Published 08.09.2008
When asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) have been identified on your premises, you must ensure the occupants of the building are not exposed to risk. One action is to monitor the condition of these
materials. Use our form for this purpose.
Published 12.03.2020
A company has been prosecuted after it was discovered that asbestos-containing materials it knew were present were left to deteriorate and spread fibres throughout a workplace. What measures should
it have implemented?
Published 26.04.2019
Your building was constructed in the late 1990s and you’re pretty sure that it doesn’t contain asbestos. Will you still need to have a suitable survey or can you get by without one?
Published 02.08.2011
The HSE has finally published its revised guidance on how asbestos surveys should be completed. Are there any significant differences from the previous documentation, and what, if any, impact could
it have for you?
Published 19.02.2010
An asbestos register is an important document showing where it can be found, but a recent study shows that they’re not well used. What is it that you need to do, particularly with regard to
contractors on site?
Published 10.05.2018
If you’re responsible for premises, managing any asbestos which may be present is a high priority. There are a number of rules regarding how to do this, but our flow chart makes it simple. What’s
covered?
Published 10.10.2019
If you own or manage property, you have a duty to protect staff and others from asbestos risks. Use our new template document to help set out your arrangements.
Published 10.10.2018