Asbestos Survey

Tuesday

Here at Abastra we will run an asbestos survey before we start any work on the asbestos containing material. This is to ensure that if there is any risk that is likely then we are fully prepared, and we can dispose of the asbestos safely, with no effect on the environment or people around the work area.

The purpose and procedures used in this asbestos survey are the same as for Type 1, except that representative samples are collected and analysed for the presence of asbestos. When we do the asbestos survey samples from each type of suspect ACM found are collected and analysed to confirm or refute the surveyor's judgement. If the material sampled is found to contain asbestos, other similar homogeneous materials used in the same way in the building can be strongly presumed to contain asbestos. Less homogeneous materials will require a greater number of samples. The number should be sufficient for the surveyor to make an assessment of whether asbestos is or is not present. Sampling may take place simultaneously with the survey, or as in the case of some larger surveys, can be carried out as a separate exercise, after the Type 1 survey is complete; Full access sampling and asbestos survey.

This type of asbestos survey is used to locate and describe, as far as reasonably practicable, all ACMs in the building and may involve destructive inspection, as necessary, to gain access to all areas, including those that may be difficult to reach. A full sampling programme is undertaken to identify possible ACMs and estimates of the volume and surface area of ACMs made. The survey is designed to be used as a basis for tendering the removal of ACMs from the building prior to demolition or major refurbishment so the survey does not assess the condition of the asbestos, other than to note areas of damage or where additional asbestos debris may be expected to be present.

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