Asbestos Removal & Surveys

ASBESTOS REMOVAL

As part of our core services, we offer an unrivalled, comprehensive asbestos removal service across all sectors. Over the years we have developed our internal systems and processes to enable us to manage and complete small- and large-scale asbestos removal projects.

Working across the UK, we work in both domestic and commercial sectors, we have the experience and knowledge to, identify, assess, and remove asbestos contained materials.

All our projects are managed by our experienced Contracts Management Department and our on-site managers and supervisors. Our work is controlled by our Risk Assessment & Method Statements.

Our teams are trained in asbestos awareness and removal, ensuring that the correct guidance and measures are in place for safe removal. Our teams receive regular refresher training and new training where needed to ensure that we are up to date with the best practices possible

ABOUT ASBESTOS MATERIALS

Asbestos is one of the UK’s major industrial hazards and is responsible for an estimated 4,500 deaths per year according to the UK Health and Safety Executive. It can be found in any industrial or residential buildings built or refurnished before the year 2000. If you believe you have an issue concerning asbestos and wish for some advice, please contact us today.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral and was widely used in the UK construction industry from the early 1900’s onwards to provide insulation and protection against fire and corrosion. It occurs in a wide variety of building products and poses little risk unless disturbed. Asbestos containing materials (ACMs) become hazardous when they are disturbed and release fibres into the atmosphere. If the fibres are inhaled, they may give rise to lung cancer, mesothelioma, or asbestosis. The people most likely to be exposed to asbestos are those working in the construction and building maintenance industries.

To find out more about Asbestos and where you can find it, please go to the HSE website.

ASBESTOS SURVEYS

Here at TOTAL, we can procure and conduct detailed asbestos building surveys to any building across the UK to ascertain the presence of asbestos contained materials.
Our Supply Chain Partners are highly skilled, trained and qualified to the British Occupational Hygiene Certificate in Modules P402 & P405.

TYPES OF SURVEYS

Management Survey
The Management Survey purpose is required to manage ACM during the normal occupation and use of premises. The duty-holder can make a Management Survey where the premises are simple and straightforward. Otherwise, a surveyor is needed.
A Management Survey aims to ensure that:
1. nobody is harmed by the continuing presence of ACM in the premises or equipment
2. that the ACM remain in good condition
3. that nobody disturbs it accidentally
The Survey must locate ACM that could be damaged or disturbed by normal activities, by foreseeable maintenance, or by installing new equipment. It involves minor intrusion and minor asbestos disturbance to make a Materials Assessment. This shows the ability of ACM, if disturbed, to release fibres into the air. It guides the client, eg in prioritising any remedial work.

Refurbishment / Demolition Survey
The Refurbishment / demolition Survey is required where the premises, or part of it, need upgrading, refurbishment or demolition. The Survey does not need a record of the ACM condition. Normally, a surveyor is needed for Refurbishment / demolition Surveys.
A Refurbishment / demolition Survey aims to ensure that:

1. nobody will be harmed by work on ACM in the premises or equipment
2. such work will be done by the right contractor in the right way

The Survey must locate and identify all ACM before any structural work begins at a stated location or on stated equipment at the premises. It involves destructive inspection and asbestos disturbance. The area surveyed must be vacated, and certified ‘fit for reoccupation’ after the survey.

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