Asbestos

Question 1

What is asbestos?

Answer 1

Microscopic fibres that was predominately used in the 1950’ - 1980’s in buildings for insulation, flooring and roofs.

Question 2

What are the different types of asbestos?

Answer 2

Chrysotile (white)
Amosite (brown)
Crocidolite (blue)

Question 3

Which is the most dangerous?

Answer 3

Crocidolite

Question 4

Which is the most common?

Answer 4

Chrysotile

Question 5

Why is asbestos dangerous?

Answer 5

When the asbestos is disturbed, fibres are released into the air and when breathed it it can causes asbestosis or asbestos related cancer.

Question 6

What are the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012?

Answer 6

It sets outs the framework to manage and control asbestos that exists in non domestic property. This includes;

1. Having an asbestos register
2. Having a management plan for the asbestos
3. Providing information on the presence and condition of asbestos to anyone liable to work on or disturb the asbestos

Question 7

Who is responsible for managing asbestos?

Answer 7

Anyone who is responsible for reading and maintaining the building

1. Landlord
2. Tenant if the property is let

Question 8

What is an asbestos register?

Answer 8

A register which details

1. The material
2. location of it
3. Type of asbestos
4. What condition it is in
5. How much is there

Question 9

What is an asbestos management plan?

Answer 9

A plan which details

1. Who is responsible for managing the asbestos
2. Details of the asbestos register
3. Schedule for monitoring the condition
4. Any planned work on the asbestos

Question 10

What are the different types of survey?

Answer 10

1. Management survey

2. Refurbishment survey