All non-domestic properties, including retail, commercial, and industrial, built before 1999, must have an up-to-date asbestos register, which is included within a survey and management plan. Legislation under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2012 regulation 4 – duty to manage required this survey to have been done, and any asbestos materials that were identified to be manged according to the recommendations.

The asbestos management plan is required, whether or not asbestos is present, because it will include the management survey document(s), renovation surveys, any details of asbestos previously removed, and certification of jobs.

Where asbestos is present, this should be included on the asbestos register.

During refurbishment or renovation projects, it’s crucial to be aware of potential asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) that could pose a health risk if disturbed. An asbestos refurbishment survey is a systematic and specialised inspection conducted to identify and assess the presence of ACMs in areas where refurbishment or significant structural changes are planned.

Unlike other types of asbestos surveys, such as management surveys that focus on the routine management of ACMs, and demolition surveys that are performed prior to complete building demolition, the refurbishment survey is specifically tailored to the unique circumstances of refurbishment projects. This type of survey helps you fulfil legal obligations and prioritise safety throughout the renovation process.

This survey is required prior to any major refurbishment works for all buildings built prior to 1999. In reality, all refurbishment works of pre-1999 buildings, whether homes or commercial premises require this survey. Even a home in which a contractor is working becomes a place of work. Therefore, legally, an asbestos survey is required.

This is specified in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (Regulation 7).

A pre-demolition asbestos survey (formally a type 3 asbestos survey) is used to locate and describe, as far as reasonably practicable, all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in the building and will involve destructive inspection, as necessary, to gain access to all areas.

Asbestos reinspection surveys play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and compliance of buildings and infrastructure. These surveys are designed to identify and assess the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within structures. Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral once commonly used for its fire-resistant and insulating properties, poses significant health risks when its fibres become airborne and are inhaled. An asbestos reinspection survey aims to mitigate these risks by ensuring the continued management, containment, and, if necessary, removal of ACMs.

At N.Sure Environmental, we are committed to delivering unparalleled expertise and exceptional asbestos analysis sampling and testing service. Choosing us means choosing a partner dedicated to your safety, compliance, and peace of mind.

Nsure.Environmental are accredited to deliver Category B asbestos removal training.

Workers who may need to disturb asbestos by law needs to know how to safely undertake work on low grade non-licensed ACM’s and will cover both theoretical and practical elements to the handling of the materials.

The course will cover the following:

Who Should take this course?

Nsure.Environmental's mission is to make environments safer through knowledge and preparedness. Asbestos remains a silent threat, and our commitment to keeping you and your team safe is unwavering. By choosing our Asbestos Awareness Training, you’re investing in proactive measures that can save lives, protect health, and ensure compliance.

Don’t let the invisible dangers of asbestos compromise your workplace safety. Equip your team with the expertise they need to effectively identify, assess, and mitigate asbestos risks. Book our Asbestos Awareness Training today and join us in creating environments free from asbestos exposure hazards.

Find out why asbestos is dangerous, and which types of asbestos present the biggest danger.

The extent of the danger will depend upon the friability of that material you have, and its surface treatment.

Training delegates in the identification of risk, the kinds of materials to look out for, and what to do in each of a range of scenarios. Some materials can be removed by category B trained persons where others must use a licensed asbestos contractor.

Nsure.Environmental provide numerous options to clients regarding asbestos management.

Nsure.Environmental can tailor a programme to suit your needs and specialise in the creation and management of web-based asbestos registers, utilising industry leading software.

Using this data to develop and implement risk rated re-inspection and remedial programmes.

The services we offer provide our clients assistance in achieving greater compliance, streamlining processes and therefore result in significant cost savings.

As part of Regulation 4 of CAR 2012 – the Duty to Manage Asbestos in Non-Domestic Premises, it is the Duty holder’s responsibility to:

All the above points can be addressed by implementing and maintaining accurate and user-friendly asbestos registers.

Duty holders often make the mistake of accepting a series of standalone asbestos reports as suitable means of managing asbestos within their premises. Similarly, an asbestos register is only an effective management tool if it is kept up to date and the records are accurate and accessible.

Nsure.Environmental utilise market-leading online asbestos management software designed from a duty-holders perspective, that provides an easily accessible, user-friendly asbestos register for entire property portfolio’s, no matter how big or small.

For free friendly, professional and helpful advice or to find out more about the services we can provide, please feel free to get in touch.

Nsure.Environmental is one of the leading asbestos consultants in the UK offering a whole range of Asbestos Risk Management services for clients in various industries and sectors. We advise our clients on the most efficient, operationally and economically advantageous way to manage asbestos, without compromising on safety issues.

The duty to manage asbestos is contained in regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2012.

The dutyholder is the owner of the non-domestic premises or the person or organisation that has clear responsibility for the maintenance or repair of non-domestic premises.

The duty to manage covers all non-domestic premises. Such premises include all industrial, commercial and public buildings such as factories, warehouses, offices, shops, hospitals and schools.

Non-domestic premises also include those 'common' areas of certain domestic premises, such as purpose-built flats or houses converted into flats. The common areas of these premises include foyers, corridors, lifts and lift-shafts, staircases, roof spaces, gardens, yards, outhouses and garages - but would not include the individual flats themselves. Common areas do not include rooms within a private residence that are shared by more than one household, such as bathrooms, kitchens etc. in shared houses and communal dining rooms and lounges in sheltered accommodation.

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