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Asbestos Surveys – HSG 264 and the impact on the demolition industry
Asbestos Surveys Demolition news podcast – Interview with Spectra Analysis’ Angela Chouaib on changes to UK asbestos regulations.
Angela Chouaib - Spectra Analysis
Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys have been carried out as ‘Type 3’ surveys since the introduction of MDHS 100 in July 2001. This document provided advice and methodology for surveyors engaged in all asbestos survey types. However, the guidance for Type 3 Surveys was nominal which inevitably led to varying degrees of inspection procedures by the surveying companies.
In this exclusive audio interview, Spectra Analysis’ Angela Chouaib explains the changes and what they mean to UK demolition contractors undertaking asbestos-related work. Just hit the play button (below) to listen.
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For further information please contact Angela Chouaib - Spectra Analysis.
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Asbestos Surveys in Schools
On 29th January 2010 the HSE released HSG 264 Asbestos: The Survey Guide. This document expands on and replaces MDHS 100. The document is aimed at those conducting asbestos surveys, those who commission asbestos surveys and those with specific responsibilities for managing asbestos in accordance with Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2006. HSG 264 is heavily illustrated and is broken down into a number of key sections. Read More
HSG 264: The Survey Guide: Impact on Asbestos Surveyor Training
How does the new guidance (HSG 264 The Survey Guide) effect your asbestos surveyor training requirements?
Fundamentally, as an asbestos surveyor taking bulk samples they are deemed to have to comply with Regulation 10, where there is a requirement for adequate information, instruction and training (including refresher training). Training should meet the requirement for non licensable asbestos work as set out in the Approved Code of Practice, Work with Materials Containing Asbestos. Read More