Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) are either known to contain asbestos, or presumed to contain asbestos.

The purpose of surveying is to make a 'materials assessment', ie

1. To find ACM and record what it is, where it is and how much there is
2. To record how accessible it is, its condition, and any surface treatment
3. To record the asbestos type, by sampling or by presuming
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Types of Asbestos Survey

The duty-holder, building owner, employer and surveyor need to be clear on the type of survey needed, where the survey is needed, and what records should result.

There are two types of survey for ACM

Management Survey

The Management Survey purpose is required to manage ACM during the normal occupation and use of premises.  The duty-holder can make a Management Survey where the premises are simple and straightforward.  Otherwise, a surveyor is needed.

A Management Survey aims to ensure that:

1. nobody is harmed by the continuing presence of ACM in the premises or equipment
2. that the ACM remain in good condition
3. that nobody disturbs it accidentally

The Survey must locate ACM that could be damaged or disturbed by normal activities, by foreseeable maintenance, or by installing new equipment.  It involves minor intrusion and minor asbestos disturbance to make a Materials Assessment.  This shows the ability of ACM, if disturbed, to release fibres into the air.  It guides the client, eg in prioritising any remedial work.

Refurbishment / Demolition Survey

The Refurbishment/demolition Survey is required where the premises, or part of it, need upgrading, refurbishment or demolition.  The Survey does not need a record of the ACM condition.  Normally, a surveyor is needed for Refurbishment/demolition Surveys.

A Refurbishment/demolition Survey aims to ensure that:

1. nobody will be harmed by work on ACM in the premises or equipment
2. such work will be done by the right contractor in the right way

The Survey must locate and identify all ACM before any structural work begins at a stated location or on stated equipment at the premises.  It involves destructive inspection and asbestos disturbance.  The area surveyed must be vacated and certified 'fit for reoccupation' after the survey.

Selecting a Competent Surveyor

Accreditation or certification provides clients with an assurance of a surveyor's competence.

Competent surveyors:

• Have survey knowledge, and know the risks in surveying
• Have training and experience, and recognise their limitations
• Use a quality management system
• Show independence, impartiality and integrity
• Do their work in accordance with good practice guidance, eg as in HSG264

Accreditation and good performance in a quality assurance scheme provides an assurance of a laboratory's competence in asbestos analysis. The United Kingdom Accreditation Service, UKAS accredits laboratories. We are a UKAS accredited laboratory.

The Diseases from Asbestos

Asbestos Survey Cost London

Asbestos kills so many people every year. The danger of this material is high when it exposes its fibres in the air. Inhaling the same can cause severe disease and health issues. However, the diseases will not attack anyone immediately, as they will take time to spread in one’s health system. It’s best to get details on Asbestos Survey Cost London – if you want to hire one such provider. 

 

Asbestos can cause several dangerous diseases. Some of them are Mesothelioma, Asbestosis, lung cancer related to this material, and so on. The fibers are most harmful and must be removed. Find out about such providers and the Asbestos Survey Cost London. We are here with the most effective testing process and reasonable cost. Check us online to find more about our services.