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‘Asbestos and its implications for surveyors and their clients’ now available for consultation
Given that Asbestos-related matters are of major significance to surveyors, failure to understand or communicate the risks arising from exposure to the material can have potentially life-threatening consequences; as such, they command priority in the way in which they are addressed.
The general aims of this guidance note are to:
- Give members a basic awareness of the types and uses of asbestos commonly found in buildings and the possible locations of these;
- Explain the risks to health and the possible implications of the presence, removal or treatment of asbestos; and
- Summarise the key regulations, legislation and official guidance that apply
Members are first asked to read through the brief guidelines on commenting effectively, found at the top of the consultation homepage, before submitting their feedback via the relevant section of iConsult.
Source: RICS
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HSG 264 – Implemented and the impact on asbestos surveys in schools
HSG 264 is now fully implemented within the market place and all businesses should now see a marked difference in the approach to asbestos surveys under this new guidance. Asbestos Consultancies have had to make a number of changes to meet the requirements of HSG 264 some of these are as follows:- Read More
Thirsty Horses & Asbestos Management
Further to attending the Kent2020 Event held in Detling (Near Maidstone) I walked around the 350+ exhibitors and mingled with a few celebs David Grant (Fame Academy) and Nick Hewer (Apprentice) to name two, I found myself starting to take a straw poll when it come to discussing Asbestos and these attendees managed it within their workplaces. I also asked about their knowledge regarding the new HSG264 Asbestos Surveyors Guide. Read More
HSG 264 and Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys – A Brief Overview
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.
The Health & Safety Executive have now issued Asbestos: The Survey Guide (HSG264) which was published on January 29th January 2010. The new guidance is specifically aimed at surveyors who carry out asbestos surveys and those who commission the surveys. (Client / Duty Holders) Read More