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The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 brings together the three previous sets of regulations covering the prohibition of asbestos, the control of asbestos at work and asbestos licensing.
These regulations prohibit the importation, supply and use of all forms of asbestos.
Asbestos Basics
General information about asbestos.
Working with asbestos
Do's and Don't when working with asbestos.
Asbestos Surveys
information about the asbestos surveys.
Asbestos Management
Information about asbestos management.
TS Asbestos Surveys is a family-owned and operated business, founded in 2004
Founded by Philip Waters, a qualified and experienced asbestos surveyor with a wealth of experience providing high-quality and accurate asbestos surveying services. Philip leads a team of dedicated and professional surveyors, who share his vision and values.
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Our mission is to help our customers comply with the asbestos regulations and ensure the safety of their properties and occupants. We also aim to contribute to the environmental and social well-being of our communities, by supporting carbon offsetting and community development projects.
We are proud of our reputation and track record, and we have a loyal and satisfied client base.
We have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the asbestos industry, and we are constantly updating our skills and equipment to keep up with the latest standards and best practices. We use state-of-the-art technology and methods to conduct our surveys and tests, and we work with UKAS-accredited laboratories to ensure the accuracy and reliability of our results.
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Our clients include homeowners, landlords, property managers and contractors as well as public and private sector organisations. We have worked on various types of properties, such as residential, commercial, industrial, and educational buildings.
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What we do
We offer two types of asbestos surveys: management surveys and demolition or refurbishment surveys. Both types of surveys are carried out in accordance with HSG264, and include sampling, analytical results, and a material assessment.
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All our surveyors hold the P402 certificate which gives surveyors the requisite background knowledge and practical skills to identify and safely survey buildings for asbestos. The laboratory is UKAS accredited to guarantee impartiality, accuracy and efficiency. We also have full insurance and liability coverage, and a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
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Our survey service is fast and reliable, with a turnaround time of 36 hours for the report and certificate. Our pricing is competitive and transparent, with no hidden fees or charges. Our quality is high and accurate, with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
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Why is asbestos dangerous?When these fibres are inhaled they can cause serious diseases which are responsible for around 4500 deaths a year. There are four main diseases caused by asbestos: mesothelioma (which is always fatal), lung cancer (almost always fatal), asbestosis (not always fatal, but it can be very debilitating) and diffuse pleural thickening (not fatal). Asbestos fibres are present in the environment in Great Britain so people are exposed to very low levels of fibres. However, a key factor in the risk of developing an asbestos-related disease is the total number of fibres breathed in. Working on or near damaged asbestos-containing materials or breathing in high levels of asbestos fibres, which may be many hundreds of times that of environmental levels can increase your chances of getting an asbestos-related disease. Asbestos related diseases won’t affect immediately but later on in life, so there is a need for you to protect yourself now to prevent you contracting an asbestos-related disease in the future. It is also important to remember that people who smoke and are also exposed to asbestos fibres are at a much greater risk of developing lung cancer.
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Who is the duty Holder?The duty holder is defined as all those who have responsibility for the maintenance and/or repair of non domestic premises. The duty holder may well be the landlord, tenant or a managing agent, depending on the circumstances of the case. In some situations, responsibility could be shared between two or more parties.
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What does the law require?There are a number of sets of regulations, which cover work with all types of asbestos-containing material. They place duties on ‘dutyholders’, employers and the self employed. A quick summary of these regulations can be found in the asbestos regulations section of this website. ‘Contains public sector information published by the Health and Safety Executive and licensed under the Open Government Licence v1.0’
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What is in the asbestos register?The register should indicate the location, material type, damage, surface treatment, asbestos type and material risk of all ACMs. This document needs to be easily updatable as ACMs may be repaired, removed or damaged. This document should be made available to any of your staff or operatives that are likely to come into contact with your ACMs.
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I'm in charge of a job where I suspect asbestos is present. What should I do?Those in charge of the job must: Find out if asbestos-containing materials are present and plan the work to avoid disturbing these materials if possible Ensure that anyone who is going to work on asbestos material is trained properly PDFand is supervised Know what work can be carried out on asbestos-containing materials, ie does this work need to be carried out by a contractor licensed by HSE? Take account of other risks as well as asbestos, eg work at height, and take the precautions necessary to do the job safely Use the equipment and method sheets and the right task sheet to make sure that the job is carried out properly and that exposure to asbestos is kept as low as possible Prepare a plan of work, explaining what the job involves, the work procedures, and what controls to use Provide you with the right equipment, which is clean, in good working order, and protects you against asbestos Train you in using this equipment Make sure the work area is inspected visually at the end of the job, to check it’s fit for reoccupation Make arrangements for the safe disposal of any asbestos waste Consult the health and safety representative (if there is one)
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The do's and dont's when working with asbestosWhen working with asbestos do: Stop and ask if you are suspicious something may be asbestos or if you think the work might need to be carried out by a licensed contractor Follow the plan of work and the task guidance sheets; make sure you use the right sheet for the job Make sure you take account of other risks such as work at height Use your protective equipment, including a suitable face mask, worn properly Clean up as you go – stop waste building up Make sure waste is double-bagged and is disposed of properly at a licensed tip Wash before breaks and going home Check whether the work should be notified Make sure you have been properly trained before you start When working with asbestos don’t: Use methods that create a lot of dust, like using power tools Sweep up dust and debris – use a Type H vacuum cleaner or wet rags Take home overalls used for asbestos work Reuse disposable clothing or masks Smoke Eat or drink in the work area
Testimonials
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