Site Surveys
Tru-Environmental surveyors offer a wealth of experience gained over many years, having surveyed extensively in the commercial, industrial and domestic sectors. All have completed training requirements to BOHS (British Occupational Hygiene Society) P402 standard.
The duty to manage covers all non-domestic premises - Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulation (CAR2006) states the legal requirement of the dutyholder :

• take reasonable steps to find out if there are materials containing asbestos in non-domestic premises, and if so, its amount, where it is and what condition it is in;

• presume materials contain asbestos unless there s strong evidence that they do not;

• make, and keep up-to-date, a record of the location and condition of the asbestos containing materials – or materials which are presumed to contain asbestos;

• assess the risk of anyone being exposed to fibres from the materials identified;

• prepare a plan that sets out in detail how the risks from these materials will be managed;

• take the necessary steps to put the plan into action;

• periodically review and monitor the plan and the arrangements to act on it so that the plan remains relevant and up-to-date; and

• provide information on the location and condition of the materials to anyone who is liable to work on or disturb them.

All surveys are carried out in compliance with Health and Safety Guidance Document “ MDHS100 “Methods of determining hazardous substances “
The completed user friendly survey report will contain the following information –

• Details on the location, product type, quantity or extent, asbestos type, accessibility, condition and surface treatment of all ACM’s identified or presumed.

• Photographs

• Annotated floor plans

 
• Bulk sample analysis

• Recommended course of action, allowing for a management plan to be implemented.

The three different types of survey are:

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. All areas must be accessed and inspected (including; above false ceilings and inside risers, service ducts, lift shafts etc.) or they will be presumed to contain asbestos.

Type 2: Standard sampling, identification and assessment survey (Sampling survey)
The purpose and procedures used in this survey are the same as 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 survey)
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.
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. At ACS we can advise you on the type of survey most appropriate to your needs.

Please note :
It is a requirement under the Control of Asbestos Regulation (CAR2006) and also the construction (Design and Management) Regulations that before commencing work, the employer must identify the type of asbestos or hazards likely to affect the work to be carried out.