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ISO 9001:2008

The Duty to Manage

Regulation 4 of the control of asbestos regulations 2006

Part of this new regulation is the "Duty to Manage Asbestos in Non-Domestic Premises"
If you are responsible for any Non-Domestic property, it is now your legal duty to have put into practice reasonable steps to:

• Ascertain if there are any Asbestos Containing Materials (A.C.M.s) on the premises.
• Determine the type and condition of any such materials.
• Presume materials contain Asbestos unless there is strong evidence to suggest otherwise.
• Assess the risk of disturbance / exposure of any A.C.M.s or presumed A.C.M.s.
• Prepare and implement a written plan on how the risks are to be managed.
• Monitor, review, and update the plan periodically.

These are just some of the duties under the new legislation

We can help!

By using our independent, impartial service, we can help you legally comply with the new regulations.

Asbestos Surveys & Advice (ASA) specialize in surveying all types of commercial and domestic premises.
Including: Industrial units, Factories,Shops, Public houses, Hotels, Guest houses, Churches, Farms, Offices, Hospitals,Schools, & Communal areas in flats & apartments

ASA retain a professional Health & Safety consultant who audits company policy, working practices, and surveys on a regular basis. The company manager Garry Holden also conducts internal audits on a regular basis. practices such as these enable our valued clients to have total confidence in our ability to provide a high class service and also ensure that costs are kept down to a minimum. The Duty to manage asbestos in Non-Domestic premises (reg 4 of the caw regs 2006) can seem complex, but it need not be a minefield.

PENALTIES FOR NON COMPLIANCE COULD BE SEVERE
1.Imprisonment of individuals of up to 2 years.
2.Unlimited fines for companies and up to £20,000 for individuals.
3.Disqualification of directors.
4.The closure of entire sites by H.S.E inspectors.