Name the three most common types of asbestos ?
Chrysotile - white
Amosite - brown
Crocidolite - blue
What is asbestos ?
A naturally occurring fibrous material
When was the peak uses of asbestos in the uk?
1970 - 1980
When was asbestos banned in the uk?
Amosite & Crocidolite in 1985
Chrysotile in 1999
What is the key piece of legislation controlling the management and removal of asbestos ?
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Name the key parts of the control of asbestos regulations 2012?
Reg 4 - Duty to manage
Reg 5 - Identification
Reg 6 - Assessment of work that exposes employees
Reg 7 - Plan of work
Reg 8 - licensing
Reg 9 - notification
Reg 10 - Training
What is an AMP?
An asbestos management plan is a document detailing the location, condition and risks related to any asbestos In the building.
What does regulation 4 of the CoA 2012 regs cover ?
The duty to manage places a legal duty on duty holders (building owners, landlords, employers etc) to manage asbestos in non domestic premises requiring them to identify, asses and control asbestos containing materials.
What are the two categories of asbestos ?
Serpentine (white)
Amphibole (blue & brown)
What are the differences between serpentine & amphibole ?
Structure of the fibres. Serpentine are curly and more likely to disperse from the lungs over time. Amphibole are straight and needle like and more easily penetrate into the lungs
What risk does asbestos pose to humans ?
Mesothelioma- a cancer which effects the lining of the lungs
Asbestos related lung cancer
Asbestosis- a serious scarring condition of the lung that normally occurs after heavy exposure over many years
What does an Asbestos management plan contain ?
- who is responsible for managing the asbestos
- asbestos register, including site plan showing the location of the ACM’s and the areas not inspected
- the schedule for monitoring the condition of ACM’s
- how you will share your asbestos register with workers or contractors
- control arrangements to ensure that ACM’s are not disrupted
- emergency procedures
What does regulation 5 cover?
Regulation 5 supports regulation 4 and relates to employers. An employer must not undertake work unless that employer has carried out suitable and sufficient assessment as to whether asbestos is present
What does regulation 6 cover ?
Assessment of work which exposes employees to asbestos
What guidance is available for working with/removing asbestos ?
A) Approved code of practice (ACOP) L143
B) Asbestos Essentials document (HSG210)
C) The survey guide (HSG264)
D) A comprehensive guide to managing asbestos (HSG227)
E) RICS Guidance note - Asbestos: legal requirements and best practice for property professionals and clients
F) RICS Professional Standard - Asbestos
What is the Asbestos Control limit?
The asbestos control limit is the maximum permissible concentration of airborne asbestos fibres, typically 0.1 fibres per cubic centimetre (f/cm³) averaged over 4 hours
What is the asbestos Exposure limit?
A ‘short-term exposure limit’ of 0.6 asbestos fibres per cm3 of air, measured over a 10-minute period.
