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Absolute Health and Safety Solutions Ltd
IVYDENE HOUSE
Forest Road,
Binfield
Berkshire RG42 4HP
info@absolutehss
Tel: 0845 864 6934
Fax: 0845 864 6935
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IVYDENE HOUSE
Forest Road,
Binfield
Berkshire RG42 4HP
info@absolutehss
Tel: 0845 864 6934
Fax: 0845 864 6935
View map
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Protect your staff and workers from asbestos risk
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Did you know that every week, due to asbestos, approximately:
3 plumbers die 20 tradesmen die 6 electricians die 6 joiners die Asbestos was banned from construction projects after 2000. However, it can be found in the majority of buildings that were built before this time. Asbestos can be found in various places, from window blank panels to spray coverings on RSJs (reinforced steel joists). The Health and Safety Executive recommend leaving asbestos in position if it is undamaged or contained. However, if the asbestos-containing material is broken or disturbed, you will need to refer to the relevant HSE documents in order to keep everyone within the building safe. http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/essentials/index.htm If you are responsible for the maintenance of a building that needs to be refurbished or demolished, the residual risks of asbestos-containing material needs to be taken into account. If there is no Health and Safety file available detailing where the original asbestos is contained, then a survey is recommended. There are two types of survey to choose from and either should always be carried out by licensed contractors. http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/licensing/index.htm It is your obligation to maintain a current Health and Safety file. This will inform the future tenants and building owners of any residual risks, including asbestos found but not disturbed during your ownership or occupation. Was your building built prior to 2000? Are you planning on refurbishing your offices? Absolute Health and Safety Solutions can help you to complete an up-to-date file, helping you to meet your health and safety obligations. Remember, the new legal duty is about managing asbestos, not necessarily removing it. Asbestos which is in good condition and not likely to be disturbed should not be removed. Removal may be unnecessary and costly, and expose inhabitants of the building to a greater level of risk than leaving the asbestos undisturbed. Most asbestos products should only be worked on by a licensed contractor. Trained, non-licensed contractors can work on asbestos cement and textured coatings (and on some other products for a short duration), providing the right control measures and precautions are in place. For example, if you are removing domestic garages, there is a chance that the corrugated grey roof sheets are asbestos. Should they break, you could be responsible for releasing the asbestos fibres into the surrounding environment. Working with asbestos without adequate training and protection puts you at risk of developing mesothelioma, lung cancer or asbestosis and can prove fatal in some circumstances. Absolute Health and Safety Solutions can help you train your staff members to be aware of potential asbestos-containing materials so they do not put themselves or others at risk by disturbing it. Remember, you also have a duty to anyone who may disturb it on your behalf, including decorators or builders. Protect them and protect yourself. Contact us on 0845 864 6934 for further information |
