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Asbestos regulations can often be complex and difficult to interpret, and asbestos removal without independent specialist advice can have many pitfalls, from an uncontrolled risk of asbestos exposure by building occupants to non-qualified claims for additional work by the contractor. AcePSI understands this.
We provide an extensive list of asbestos consulting services, as well as asbestos project management and supervision. We can manage projects from the first identification stages through to final completion and relieve clients of this legislative burden by ensuring that the client’s legal obligations are fully addressed and that the remedial works are completed with minimal disturbance to other building users. Our experienced project managers will ensure the safe and quality completion of asbestos removal projects, within a time scale which suits you best. The final project file prepared for our client will include financial, legal and health & safety records of the works.
Supervision of Asbestos Removal
Asbestos Consultants to the Environment Ltd holds an asbestos supervisory licence issued by the HSE. Supervision of an asbestos removal contractor means direct and immediate influence over all aspects and site activities performed by the contractor. The supervisor is directly in control over the way the work is done, including the actual removal process. Effective supervision aims to prevent problems occurring, rather than simply react to problems after the event. “Direct supervisory control” goes beyond the level of control typical of project management or quality assurance roles.
Re-Occupation Certification
Asbestos Consultants to the Environment, part of the AcePSI Group, holds UKAS accreditation for carrying out four stage-clearance tests following licensed removal works and issuing re-occupation certificates to clients. The clearance certification process is a vital component in asbestos removal work. The issue of a certificate of reoccupation by an impartial and competent organisation provides the crucial reassurance and security to the subsequent building users. The multi-stage certification process is designed to allow the inspection and assessment to be performed in a structured, systematic and consistent manner.
It is the responsibility of the licensed contractor undertaking the asbestos removal work to thoroughly and diligently clean up the work area. When the contractor is satisfied that the area is clean and ready for future use, the area is assessed by an analyst of an independent organisation which is accredited by UKAS as complying with ISO 17025. The analyst's role is to provide independent verification that the area is clean and suitable for subsequent use. There are four stages to the site certification for reoccupation assessment procedure carried out by the analyst:
Stage 3 air sampling takes place once a thorough visual inspection has been carried out and the analyst is satisfied that all the asbestos in the POW has been removed, and there is no visible debris or layers of settled dust. All air measurements completed by the analyst comply with the ISO 17025 standard. The value calculated from each sample taken during site clearance testing is compared with the clearance indicator value 0.010 fibres per cubic centimetre. Only when this assessment of the workplace is passed as satisfactory is a certificate of reoccupation issued. The certificate is issued to the contractor and, as appropriate, to the customer where the latter has engaged the analyst.
Asbestos remaining in enclosures (by design) should be labelled that it is asbestos and that it is to remain. These asbestos items to remain can then be checked by the analyst against the work plan and recorded on the certificate of reoccupation. The building owner should ensure the presence of the asbestos is included in their asbestos management plan. The issue of such a Certificate confirms that:
Documentation Writing Service
AcePSI’s documentation writing services include registers and reports which will enable the duty holder to manage asbestos containing materials and fulfil their requirements. Asbestos Consultants to the Environment, part of the AcePSI Group, will produce a clearly defined Specification for any necessary remedial works. The Specification will detail all aspects of the work, including special site considerations, in order that a licensed contractor can provide a realistic and accurate quotation for the work.
Normally, all air sampling certification is prepared on-site and issued by our Asbestos Consultants to the Environment Technicians. Where required, a daily written report is produced detailing airborne fibre monitoring activities and occurrence of any events related to the project. We do this to ensure the client has an ongoing detailed record of the progress and extent of asbestos remedial works.
Project/Site Management
Asbestos Consultants to the Environment, part of the AcePSI Group, can provide constant on-site management and supervision, and manage an asbestos remedial project from the first identification stages through to final completion; relieving the employer of the legislative burden by ensuring that the client’s legal obligations are fully addressed and that the remedial works are completed with minimal disturbance to other building users. Aspects of site management include:
Find out more about our accreditations.
Please note the accreditations above are held by Asbestos Consultants to the Environment Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of AcePSI Group Ltd.
