Risk Support Services: Asbestos Surveys
Although asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999, it can still be found in older properties. A professional asbestos survey can give you certainty over whether or not your business premises contain asbestos.
Call us on 0330 332 7969 or contact us through the website to discuss Asbestos Surveys
If the survey does reveal the presence of asbestos, you will be given a detailed plan for the management or disposal of the materials. If not, you will have the peace of mind of knowing that the premises have been professionally inspected and found to be safe.
When might I need an asbestos survey?
We can provide asbestos surveys in a number of different situations including:
- Prior to a planned demolition or refurbishment
- Re-inspection or management surveys when asbestos has previously been identified
- For a planned removal, when asbestos is known to be present
If you have any reason to suspect that your building may contain asbestos, we’ll be happy to hear from you and can suggest the best course of action.
What are the risks involved with asbestos?
Even after being banned for so long, asbestos is still the biggest cause of work-related deaths in the UK. When it is moved or unsettled, airborne particles are released which when breathed in, can affect the lungs and digestive tract, often resulting in lung cancer.
It’s vital to act quickly if you suspect the presence of asbestos, because symptoms can take decades to develop. For that reason, exposing your staff to asbestos can result in significant penalties from the HSE.
What are the likely outcomes of an asbestos survey?
If asbestos is found at your premises, the most likely outcomes are:
- We will advise on methods of safe removal and disposal, or
- We will recommend measures that can be taken to manage the asbestos safely (and in particular to prevent it from being disturbed). Our recommendations may include a management survey for a future date.
Whatever the outcome of your survey, we will discuss the findings with you promptly to help you decide the best way forward.
Call us on 0330 332 7969 or contact us through the website to find out more about Asbestos Surveys
About Risk Support Services
We’re part of Butterworth Spengler Commercial Ltd – an independent insurance broking business established in 1924. Asbestos Surveys are just one of many Health & Safety services we offer to businesses across the UK.