Asbestos
Philip Raw is qualified to undertake asbestos surveys, Types 1,2,&3. He has teamed up with Kingsley Environmental and Kingsley Demolition part of the Kingsley Roofing Group Ltd to undertake this work
All our surveys and sampling techniques for suspected asbestos containing materials (ACMs) are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive guidance document ‘MDHS 100’. All samples obtained are sent to an independent, UKAS accredited laboratory for analysis.
Our comprehensive surveys can assist you with your duty to comply with the asbestos management laws.
Type 1: Location and assessment survey (Presumptive Survey)
The purpose of a Type 1 survey is to locate, as far as reasonably practical, any suspected ACMs in the building and assess the risk. Areas are accessed and inspected if practical. If not assumptions can be made. It is a non intrusive inspection and so many assumptions will be made including; above false ceilings and inside risers, service ducts, lift shafts, etc. They will be presumed to contain asbestos.
Please note this type of survey is soon to be discontinued by the HSE
Type 2: Standard sampling, identification and assessment survey (Sampling Survey)
The purpose and procedures used in this survey are similar to the Type 1 survey. With the Type 2 survey, however, representative samples are collected and analysed for the presence of asbestos.
Samples from each suspected ACM are collected and analysed to confirm or negate the surveyor’s judgement. Sampling may take place with the survey or, in the case of some larger surveys, as a separate exercise following completion of a Type 1 survey.
Type 3: Full access sampling and identification survey (Pre-demolition / Major Refurbishment Surveys)
A Type 3 survey is used to locate and describe, as far as reasonably practical, all ACMs in the building and involving, if necessary, destruction inspection to gain access to all areas, however difficult to reach. Therefore the building must be empty. It is a statutory requirement to have a type 3 survey Pre-demolition / Major Refurbishment Surveys.
During this survey, potential ACMs will be identified and an estimate made of their volume and surface area. This survey is designed to be used as a basis for tendering the removal of ACMs from the building prior to demolition or major refurbishment.
A Type 3 survey does not assess the condition of the asbestos other than to note areas of damage or where additional asbestos debris could possibly be found.
The type of survey required will depend on the individual circumstances of the client. We can advise you on the type of survey most appropriate to your needs.
Interpretation of the survey reports can be complicated with a number of ongoing implications for companies. Companies are required to have a management plan produced to regulate and monitor any ACM found to minimise the risks of the building users.
Other Matters
It is possible that for large complicated premises a mix of survey types will be appropriate. It’s therefore vital that the building owner, employer and surveyor know exactly what type of survey is to be conducted, the specifications for each type and in which areas they are to be used.
For example, a building due for demolition will require a Type 3 pre-demolition survey, while offices at the same site may only need a Type 2 management survey.
To avoid any confusion we are happy to discuss your needs with you to decide what survey type will be appropriate.
Contact us for asbestos survey, estimates for the removal of asbestos materials and or demolition of premises (which so often includes the removal of asbestos products as well).
