Asbestos

Question 1

How can Asbestos Regulations affect a building?

Answer 1

Surveys must be carried out in an existing building

• If asbestos is found and is in bad condition = remove asbestos
• If asbestos is found and is in a non harmful condition = can encapsulate it BUT it must be recorded in risk register and be monitored

Question 2

What are the different asbestos surveys called?

Answer 2

Management Survey (non-intrusive)

R&D (Refurbishment & Demolition) Survey (intrusive)

Question 3

What are the different types of asbestos?

Answer 3

• Blue/ Brown/ White
• Blue is the most lethal type.
• White is the most common

Question 4

What other hazardous/delirious materials are you aware of?

Answer 4

• Lead: Used to be in paint to speed up drying process (causes kidney damage)
• Anthrax: Animal hair that was found in plaster (Animal disease)