Asbestos Survey

  Why do I need an asbestos survey?

  The three types of survey

  Why laboratory analysis?

  Basic Risk Assessment

  Additional PCL Risk Assessment

The full text of these Regulations may be downloaded via the following link to the Office of Public Sector Information website.

As a standard, we also do 3 additional Risk Assessments for 3 good reasons :-

HSE - Health & Safety Guidance publication HSG 227

Risk effects of the location of the material

Assesses :- Normal occupant activity Likelihood of disturbance Human exposure potential Maintenance activity

And gives :- a hazard rating allowing for the likelyhood of material damage, dust release and human contact.

The Sawyer Algorithm

Similar to MDHS 100 + HSG 227, but importantly, also allows for the level of asbestos content in the sampled material

Assesses :- Accessibility Asbestos content Asbestos type Condition Location Nature Damage susceptibility Surface treatment

And gives :- a hazard rating allowing for the likelyhood of material damage, dust release and human contact and the percentage of asbestos involved.

Remedial Treatment Risk

Risks which may be incurred in removing or treating the material

Assesses :- The probability of and effects of hazards involved in carrying out the recommended treatment.

And itemises :- Controls to be put in place, Other requirements and the Date of next inspection.