The Control of Asbestos Regulations came into force on 13 November 2006 (Asbestos Regulations - SI 2006/2739)
The major changes are as follows:

The Approved Codes of Practice ‘Work with asbestos insulation, asbestos coating and asbestos insulating board’ L28 (Fourth Edition) 2002, ‘Work with asbestos which does not normally require a license’ L27 (Fourth Edition) 2002, and ‘A guide to the Asbestos (Licensing) Regulations’ L11 have all been superseded by a new Approved Code of Practice ‘Work with materials containing asbestos’ L143. The management of asbestos in non-domestic premises - L127 2002, in relation to Regulation 4 will still be applicable.

By Law you must have an asbestos management plan such as that provided by an asbestos survey conducted on any non-domestic property that is over 10 years old. OK, but what’s the worst that can happen if you don’t comply with the law?

As well as potentially putting at risk the health and safety of your staff and customers, the duty holder could be liable for any or all of the following:

• Closure of the premises
• Personal fines of up to £20,000
• Disqualification from Directorship
• A custodial sentence

These might sound like extreme measures but asbestos is potentially a very dangerous substance - currently in the UK, 3,500 people die each year as a result of exposure to asbestos.

In addition, many insurance companies may refuse to renew your policy unless you have identified any potential asbestos risks and developed an asbestos management plan.

The solution is very simple – an asbestos survey from OJ Safety. Our comprehensive survey conducted by Chartered Safety Professionals, identifies any risks and recommends, what action if any, is required and the cost is from as little as £200 depending on the size and condition of your building.

Not only do you protect your employees and the general public  it can also lower insurance and other associated costs.

Services we offer:

• Asbestos Surveys, ( Asbestos Management Surveys & Asbestos Refurbishment and Demolition Surveys )
• Asbestos Management
• Advice on Asbestos Regulations
• Licensed Asbestos Removal
  
  Contact us today for a free no obligation Asbestos Surveying quotation!

Asbestos Survey
We are a group of independent Asbestos Surveyors carrying out Asbestos Survey work to help companies comply with the recently up-dated asbestos survey legislation “Control of Asbestos in the Workplace” 2006.

All of our staff who carry out Asbestos Surveys are qualified to the appropriate level to produce an Asbestos Building Survey under the current regulations.

Within an asbestos survey an asbestos surveyor must identify all materials either thought to contain asbestos or ones which could be mistaken for asbestos.

As of January 2010 there are two types of asbestos survey, “Asbestos Management Survey” (formally Type 2) and “Asbestos Refurbishment and Demolition Survey” (formally type 3)

Each one fits a relevant situation, the most commonly carried out by an asbestos surveyor UK is a asbestos management survey whereby in addition to a complete survey of the building any suspect materials are tested in a laboratory to determine the presence of asbestos.

This gives a definitive picture of the composition of your building.

Contact us today for a free no obligation quotation!

Asbestos Awareness Training
At OJ Safety we hold two types of "Asbestos Awareness Training" courses which cover all the “need to know” points in the new 2006 legislation.

We have developed an easy to understand Asbestos Awareness Training course which is relevant to both your health and safety professional and an on-site worker.

Our Asbestos Awareness Training can be delivered in your own offices or on site to minimise loss of work time or if large numbers are involved in a suitable venue.

Everybody attending our Asbestos Awareness Training will get full course notes for future reference and a certificate of attendance.

It has been our experience over the last few years that operative’s sub-contracting for the larger organisations have to prove attendance at a suitable Asbestos Awareness Training UK course.

With insurance companies being ever more demanding of the level of competence of the workers or sub-contractors their clients employ, proof of Asbestos Awareness Training UK is a must have piece of paper.

Asbestos Management
The need for Asbestos Management of your premises will be covered in our Asbestos Management Plan; each one is site specific to fit your particular building.

Our Asbestos Risk Management report will show you and your staff all aspect of what is required for safe Asbestos Management.

It is laid out in an easy to understand format showing each individual point in your building where asbestos exists and what Asbestos Management is required to keep it safe.

It further shows all the areas of asbestos on a site plan so outside workers who may not be totally familiar with your site will be able to identify their position and carry out the appropriate asbestos management efficiently and safely.