The purpose of Asbestos Surveys
- To help manage asbestos in your premises.
- To provide accurate information on the location, amount and condition of asbestos- containing materials (ACMs).
- To assess the level of damage or deterioration in the ACMs and whether
remedial action is required. - To use the survey information to prepare a record of the location of any
asbestos, commonly called an asbestos register,* and an asbestos plan of the
building(s). - To help identify all the ACMs to be removed before refurbishment work or demolition.
Key points
- Be aware that the survey is essential for the client/dutyholder to successfully
manage asbestos. - All asbestos should be located as far as reasonably practicable within the
survey type. - Ensure that the appropriate survey is undertaken for the client’s needs.
- Avoid caveats.
- Ensure the survey is reported in a format that can be used to prepare an
- asbestos register and building plan.
- Inform the client that the survey is not the end point in managing asbestos.
Detailed information on Asbestos Surveys can be obtained by downloading HSE guidelines.
There is also a lot of information relating to asbestos at https://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/essentials/
