Asbestos Surveys

Asbestos Surveys

The duty to manage Asbestos in non-domestic premises came into force in May 2004, in which all non-domestic premises are required to have had an Asbestos Survey. Regulation 4 requires all Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM’s) present to be identified and a full Asbestos Register to be in place. This will assist in the duty to manage the risk of Asbestos exposure to staff and visitors alike. HSE... Read More

Duty to Manage Asbestos

Duty to Manage Asbestos

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE, ME OR MY LANDLORD?   The duty to manage asbestos is directed at those who manage non-domestic premises: the people with responsibility for protecting others who work in such premises, or use them in other ways, from the risks to ill health that exposure to asbestos causes. This page should provide answers to some questions about the duty as well as some further information: What... Read More

Asbestos Management Survey

Asbestos Management Survey

The Asbestos Management Survey HSG 264 used to be known as a Type 1 & 2 Asbestos Surveys.  From early 2010 the Heath and Safety Executive have redefined the parameters and renamed the old Type 1 & 2 surveys to the new Asbestos Management Survey.   Asbestos Management Survey (HSG264) Tell our surveyor why you want a ‘Management Survey’. The purpose of the management survey... Read More

Demolition or Refurbishment Asbestos Survey

Demolition or Refurbishment Asbestos Survey

The Demolition / Refurbishment Asbestos Survey HSG 264 used to be known as a Type 3 Asbestos Surveys.  From early 2010 the Heath and Safety Executive have redefined the parameters and renamed the old Type 3 survey to the new Demolition / Refurbishment Asbestos Survey.   (Formally known as a Type 3: Full access sampling and identification survey (pre-demolition/major refurbishment surveys) The... Read More

Type 1 Asbestos Survey

Type 1 Asbestos Survey

Asbestos Management Survey The Asbestos Management Survey HSG 264 used to be known as a Type 1 Asbestos Surveys.  From early 2010 the Heath and Safety Executive have redefined the parameters and renamed the old Type 1 survey to the new Asbestos Management Survey.   Asbestos Management Survey (HSG264) (Formally known as a Type 1: Location and assessment survey – presumptive survey). The purpose... Read More

Type 2 Asbestos Survey

Type 2 Asbestos Survey

Asbestos Management Survey The Asbestos Management Survey HSG 264 used to be known as a Type 2 Asbestos Surveys.  From early 2010 the Heath and Safety Executive have redefined the parameters and renamed the old Type 2 survey to the new Asbestos Management Survey.   Asbestos Management Survey (HSG264) (Formally known as a Type 2: Standard sampling, identification and assessment survey (sampling... Read More

Type 3 Asbestos Survey

Type 3 Asbestos Survey

Demolition / Refurbishment Asbestos Survey The Demolition / Refurbishment Asbestos Survey HSG 264 used to be known as a Type 3 Asbestos Surveys.  From early 2010 the Heath and Safety Executive have redefined the parameters and renamed the old Type 3 survey to the new Demolition / Refurbishment Asbestos Survey.   Demolition / Refurbishment Asbestos Survey (HSG264) (Formally known as a Type... Read More