One myth about asbestos is that it must be removed when it’s discovered to be present. Similar to any specialist sector, the asbestos industry has a mix of various businesses for whom the priority, from a business viewpoint, may vary.
As a general rule of thumb, most asbestos discovered to be present doesn’t have to be removed. Of course, worse still, is the possibility for asbestos to have been missed within an asbestos survey, mostly because of economic constraints and/or lack of experience.
The main function of an asbestos Management Survey includes allowing a Duty Holder to Manage all asbestos discovered to be present. In most respects, the asbestos Management Survey’s investigator often is a Health and Safety Officer, SIPP provider, a Lender, vendor or one who has an interest with general property acquisition.
The issues which may come up when not utilizing the services of a qualified, independent UKAS Accredited expert involve;
- Survey errors, merely because of a lack of experience;
- Implying that asbestos must be removed when it may not be necessary;
- Insufficient knowledge of the locations in which asbestos might be contained.
The issues, of course, go far beyond just buying something that transpires to have been inadequate.
At Blue A Ltd. We’re confidential, qualified, impartial and highly experienced. We offer our clientele asbestos guidance, advice, soil analysis, surveying, analytical, and professional witness services.
Call us in full confidence for an overview of all your asbestos needs.
