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Asbestos Surveys
Individuals and organisations who own property or are buying or selling property a Type 2 Asbestos Survey is normally undertaken. For refurbishments and demolition works a Type 3 Asbestos Survey is required.
Type 1 Asbestos Survey: Location and Assessment Survey (presumptive survey)
The purpose of the survey is to locate, as far as reasonably practicable, the presence and extent of any suspect Asbestos Containing Materials in the building and assess their condition. This is done by a visual inspection of the building to identify materials which may contain asbestos. This type of survey defers the need to sample and analyse for asbestos until a later time.
The purpose of the survey is to locate, as far as reasonably practicable, the presence and extent of any suspect Asbestos Containing Materials in the building and assess their condition. This is done by a visual inspection of the building to identify materials which may contain asbestos. This type of survey defers the need to sample and analyse for asbestos until a later time.
Type 2 Asbestos Survey: Standard Sampling, Identification and Assessment Survey
The purpose and procedures used in this survey are the same as for Type 1, except that representative samples are collected and analysed for the presence of asbestos. Samples from each type of suspect Asbestos Containing Material found are collected and analysed to confirm or refute the surveyor's judgement. Sampling may take place simultaneously with the survey, or as in the case of some larger surveys, can be carried out as a separate exercise, after the Type 1 Survey is complete.
The purpose and procedures used in this survey are the same as for Type 1, except that representative samples are collected and analysed for the presence of asbestos. Samples from each type of suspect Asbestos Containing Material found are collected and analysed to confirm or refute the surveyor's judgement. Sampling may take place simultaneously with the survey, or as in the case of some larger surveys, can be carried out as a separate exercise, after the Type 1 Survey is complete.
Type 3 Asbestos Survey: Full Access Sampling and Identification Survey
The purpose of this survey is to locate and describe, as far as reasonably practicable, all asbestos containing materials in the building and may involve destructive inspection to gain access to all areas. The survey is designed to be used as a basis for tendering for the removal of any asbestos containing materials from the building prior to demolition or major refurbishment.
The purpose of this survey is to locate and describe, as far as reasonably practicable, all asbestos containing materials in the building and may involve destructive inspection to gain access to all areas. The survey is designed to be used as a basis for tendering for the removal of any asbestos containing materials from the building prior to demolition or major refurbishment.
How We Can Assist you
Whether your responsible for residential, commercial or industrial property EnviroHive can assist you with any asbestos concerns you may have whether it be generally, technical or commercial advice. We are able to visit your property to take samples of specific materials you may be concerned with or an asbestos survey. Our surveys conform to those set out in the Health & Safety Executive document MDHS 100 -Surveying, sampling and assessment of asbestos. Regulation 4 "The duty to manage" requires the duty holder to:
- Take reasonable steps to find asbestos in the premises and assess the condition of these materials.
- Presume that materials contain asbestos unless there is strong evidence that they do not.
- Prepare a record of the location and condition of these materials and assess the risk from them.
- Prepare and implement a plan to manage those risks
- Provide information on the location and condition of the material to anyone who is liable to disturb it
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