Asbestos Survey Types
Individual Sampling
In addition to full asbestos surveys (described below), we can also undertake single point sampling of individual suspect asbestos materials. As with all our services, we offer extremely competitive rates for single point sampling, with 24 hour results where required.
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Asbestos Management Survey
Asbestos Management Surveys have replaced what used to be known as Type 1 and Type 2 Asbestos Surveys. Type 1 asbestos surveys were simply presumptive surveys - everything apart from glass, wood, metal, etc would be presumed to contain asbestos. Type 2 asbestos surveys took Type 1 surveys a stage further by samples being taken of suspect materials to confirm or refute the presence of asbestos. Upon the release of HSG264 by the HSE, asbestos management surveys replaced Type 1 and Type 2 asbestos surveys. The new survey closely resembles the old Type 2 asbestos survey, whereby samples are taken to determine all asbestos materials that are readily accessible and assess the risk. The resulting survey report can then be used to form the asbestos management plan for your property, ensuring full compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006.
It is a legal requirement for all non-residential properties to have an asbestos management plan in place in order to protect the health of workers undertaking maintenance on the property.
Asbestos Demolition/Refurbishment Survey
Type 3 Asbestos Surveys were replaced by Asbestos Demolition/Refurbishment Surveys upon the release of HSG264.
As part of the Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2007, (CDM Regulations), Asbestos Demolition/Refurbishment Surveys are required prior to all major refurbishment or demolition work. This type of asbestos survey may involve destructive inspection in order to gain access to all areas, including those that may be difficult to reach, e.g. wall cavities, floor voids, etc. Precise areas of sampling will be discussed with the client wherever possible.
The aim of an Asbestos Demoltion/Refurbishment Survey is to locate and describe, as far as reasonably practicable, all ACMs (asbestos-containing materials) in the building. Asbestos materials may then be removed prior to other works beginning or the design amended accordingly to ensure no asbestos is disturbed. This protects the health of builders and demolition workers working on your sites.