Following the recent HSE publication of HSG 264 – the Asbestos Survey Guide, a new asbestos surveying, industry-focused blog was formed.  The blog was developed to further promote HSE’s message that clients need to ensure they select competent organisations and that this can clearly be demonstrated by selecting UKAS accredited or certified surveyors for asbestos surveys.

AIB have  launched an industry survey exploring Client’s awareness and understanding of HSG264 and how they select asbestos surveyors and asbestos inspection firms.  The survey can be taken here.

The survey will be promoted across all industries and all Dutyholders, clients, FM’s, Property Managers of non-domestic buildings will be encouraged to take the survey.  Results are expected to give an insight into awareness of HSG264 and its implementation in the marketplace.

UKAS currently accredits over 100 asbestos inspection bodies to carry out asbestos surveys.

John Richards, Managing Director of analytical and surveying firm, Thames Laboratories said:

“The HSG 264 Asbestos Survey Guide strongly recommends the use of an accredited, competent surveyor to carry out an asbestos survey.  The AIB Blog is a collaboration aimed at promoting UKAS Accredited organisations who should be the first choice for companies who have to commission surveys for asbestos.”

He went on to say “Non UKAS Accredited firms will be hit hard by this Guidance since the release of the HSG 264 document, it has been reported that non-accredited companies are already seeing their insurance policies being revoked on that basis.”

The AIB Blog, encourages subscribers to participate in ‘comment and debate’ sessions via Blog posts.  This has many benefits for subscribers, namely, the online promotion of best practice from their individual organisations via articles, press releases, news stories, video and podcasts.

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