| Asbestos
is the name given to naturally occurring fibrous minerals
that are contained within rock and mined in many countries,
asbestos has a number of valuable properties
including physical strength, resistance to chemicals,
non-combustibility and good thermal and electrical insulation.
Asbestos cement (AC) roof
to shed |
It is due to these properties that
asbestos has been widely used in industry for a range
of applications. However, when asbestos is disturbed
or damaged, the fibres can be released into the air
and inhaled, which creates a risk to human health.
It is estimated that Asbestos Containing
Materials (ACM) may be present in up to half a million
premises in the UK and could represent a health risk
if the materials are not properly identified and managed.
The
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 (CAR)
were introduced in order to address the risks involved.
| Property owners, occupiers and
managers have a legal duty to record the location
and condition of asbestos and presumed asbestos
containing materials (ACMs) under the CAWR. |
This duty is currently restricted
to non-domestic premises and the communal areas of
tenanted domestic premises.
 Asbestos
Insulation Board (AIB) ceiling tiles |
Voelcker Consultants have been involved
in surveying and identifying materials within a wide
range of commercial and industrial installations. We
are able to provide a comprehensive asbestos surveying
service.
Surveys are carried out to meet the
growing demands of clients as well as relevant legislation.
When producing an asbestos register, we include all
the required information as well as a risk assessment
of asbestos exposure and recommendations for management
of materials. If required, we produce a management plan
of ACMs, based on periodic re-assessment of materials.
For more information on our
capabilities, please choose one of the following links;
Alternatively, please contact
for a discussion of your requirements or see our partner website: Environmental Contamination Services
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