ASBESTOS

Question 1

What are the 3 types of Asbestos?

Answer 1

1. Chrysotile
2. Amosite
3. Crocidolite

Question 2

Who is the duty holder under the CAR 2012?

Answer 2

Either the owner of the premises if vacant or the tenant if they are occupying under a repairing lease.

Question 3

What are the TWO main types of asbestos survey?

Answer 3

1. Management Survey – to locate and assess, and advise on its management during occupation and use of the premises. No sampling of materials or
2. Refurbishment and Demolition (R&D) Survey – Required where a premises is being refurbished or demolished. Samples and materials are taken and analysed, and management recommendations are made.

Question 4

Are you aware of any guidance for working with asbestos?

Answer 4

Asbestos Essentials are HSE Publications which guidance to comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

Question 5

What was the process of removing the asbestos cement debris discovered on site?

Answer 5

The debris was removed in accordance with Asbestos essentials A11 (removing asbestos debris)

Preparation
- Ensure safe access
- Ensure appropriate PPE is worn
Procedure
- Dampen AC with spray
- Gather/ scoop AC debris into Asbestos waste bag.
- Clean contaminated surfaces with damp rags and adhesive tape and dispose in asbestos waste bag, tape close.

Question 6

What was the process for removal of the cracked sheets?

Answer 6

If the existing asbestos sheets were to be drilled into they would be in accordance with Asbestos Essentials A9 (Drilling holes in asbestos cement (ac).

Preparation

• Ensure safe access
• Restrict access
• Ensure appropriate PPE is worn

Procedure

• Protect surfaces from contamination with taped 500 gauge polyethene sheet.
• Tape up the drilling points to prevent crumbling and use a gel to control fibres
• Use a class H Vacuum to control fibres
• Remove all preparation equipment and dispose as asbestos waste

Question 7

Were the asbestos debris removal works at Unit 15 Abbey Road notifiable to the HSE?

Answer 7

Yes they were Notifiable, Non Licensed Works.

The Asbestos contractor notified the HSE of the NNLW with asbestos prior to undertaking the works.

Question 8

When should the HSE be notified for asbestos works?

Answer 8

When the works are either licensed or Notifiable Non-Licensed Works (NNLW). If the licensable work then the HSE must be notified at least 14 days before the works start on site.