Asbestos Survey
MacDonald Martin have found the key stage in managing asbestos is to identify the location, type, condition and extent of any Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs)
. This can be achieved by conducting an asbestos survey. MacDonald Martin are fully experienced in operating in a wide range of environments with a complete Asbestos Management plan, that will help you to achieve compliance with the current law regulations. The company employ experienced professionals and are dedicated to quality and value of service providing technical expertise, a fast estimation service with quality site supervision, All work is carried out to the latest Health & Safety Regulations and guidelines, (MDHS 100) without compromising cost effectiveness.
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Asbestos and you
If you own or are responsible for a Non-Domestic Property or even a Domestic Property with communal areas then you may be surprised to find out that under The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 you probably have a legal responsibility to have an Asbestos Management Plan. That is to say you need to identify any Asbestos or material that may contain Asbestos on your premises, monitor it, make sure that anyone working in the area has appropriate protection and that anyone who may disturb it or remove it is correctly trained. Not only do you have to have a plan but you have to implement it.
Is Abestos Removal your Duty?
If you are the owner of unoccupied premises then it is more than likely. If you own premises that are leased to you or by you then it could be stated in the lease who has the duty. If it is not stated then you need to take steps to find make sure that it is not you. If it is you then you need to sort out your Asbestos Management Plan.
Get an Asbestos Survey
As you may not be able to identify asbestos yourself and could have problems identifying what other materials may contain asbestos it makes sense to bring in a specialist. Here at MacDonald Martin we can arrange to do a comprehensive site asbestos survey to identify any potential problems. Once you know the extent of the problem you can, if you wish, develop you plan for you so that it is easily implemented.
Removal of Asbestos
Asbestos degrades overtime and should be removed. Because of the nature of the material this should be done by specially trained and correctly equipped persons, it is not a task to be undertaken by yourself or by someone who works for you. Once safely removed there are very strict guidelines as to how Asbestos can be disposed of in a way that does not endanger the public.
The rules and regulations may seems excessive but the filaments from Asbestos do cause Asbestosis which is a degenerative condition affecting the lungs and causing long term illness and death. It is best dealt with by a specialist. If you would like a survey carrying out or need a quotation for the safe removal and disposal of existing asbestos within a building for which you are responsible please contact us to discuss your needs. MacDonald Martin are here to help you and your employees stay safe. Contact us now for further help understanding what you need to do.
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