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Asbestos Surveyors – Competence is key: Ensure asbestos surveyors are qualified for the job
Asbestos surveys are only effective if competent surveyors are employed to do them…That is one of the key messages being promoted at roadshows to help explain new guidance devised for those responsible for managing the risks from asbestos.
‘Asbestos: The survey guide’ (Ref: HSG264) which was published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in January is aimed at those who commission asbestos surveys, the surveyors who carry them out and those who use them such as architects and demolition or removal contractors.
A number of successful road shows, attended by surveyors and health and safety professionals have already taken place with further events scheduled for Cardiff (19 May), Birmingham (16 June) and London (30 June).
The new guide stipulates that clients and duty holders only engage a surveying organisation that is competent. This can be demonstrated either through the organisation being accredited and/or individual surveyors having their own certification.
The guide strongly recommends the use of UKAS accredited or ABICS certified surveyors for asbestos surveys
Said Dr Martin Gibson, author of the guide and a Principal Specialist Inspector for HSE:
“Ensuring that contractors are competent to do asbestos surveys should be a top priority for those responsible for managing the risks from asbestos. Read More
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
Competence is key: Ensure asbestos surveyors are qualified for the job
Asbestos surveys are only effective if competent surveyors are employed to do them…That is one of the key messages being promoted at roadshows to help explain new guidance devised for those responsible for managing the risks from asbestos. Read More
My survey shows the house I’m buying has asbestos. Should I pull out of the deal?
Whilst keeping up with the latest Asbestos Industry news I stumbled across an article posted today on the Independents House Doctor page:
Question: The survey on a home we’re buying has just shown a likelihood of asbestos in the property and in the attached garage. Obviously, I’m upset and in two minds to either pull out or ask for a huge discount. However, everybody including the estate agent, seller and mortgage broker tells me I’m kicking up a fuss for no reason. Surely this isn’t right? I thought it was still a nasty threat. Written by James Pelling, Stoke Read More