Management of Asbestos: HSG264
Content � Reminder – what is asbestos? � Where can asbestos be found? � The law relating to asbestos � HSG 264 – Asbestos: The Survey Guide
What is Asbestos? (cont) � 6 types of asbestos. 3 common ones.. � Blue (crocidolite) � Brown (amosite) � White (chrysotile) brown White blue
Where does asbestos come from?
Properties � Rot Proof � Heat insulator � Electrical insulator � Resistant to chemical attack � Resistant to chemical attack � High tensile strength � High melting temperature � Resistant to fire � Suitability for friction and sealing materials � Etc etc etc
Sprayed Asbestos Coating
Asbestos filter cigarettes!
HSE Campaign- “You are more at risk than you think”
Damaged asbestos Insulating Board
Why do we need asbestos training? Doll & Peto (1995); Peto et al (2006) Incidence of asbestos disease increasing for construction and maintenance trades
Health Surveillance
Health Surveillance
Asbestos issues now…. � Over 50% of UK buildings contain it � Biggest single occupational killer � Disease incidence is increasing in maintenance workers
Progressive Prohibitions � 1985 statutory ban on blue and brown and all use as lagging / spraying � 1992 statutory ban on other amphiboles and � 1992 statutory ban on other amphiboles and higher risk use of white � 1999 total ban (with some exceptions)
A Bit About Legislation � General health and safety legislation � Asbestos specific legislation
� General Health and Safety Legislation – Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 – The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Regulations 1999 – The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007
CDM 2007 ACoP L144 on Asbestos Survey Assessments “Clients should carry out the necessary surveys in advance and provide the surveys in advance and provide the necessary information to those who need it”
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Asbestos Law Framework Current Approved Codes of Practice are: � L143 (main ACoP) � L127 (Support to Regulation 4 duty to manage asbestos)
Asbestos Legislation, ACoPs and Guidance Act Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) Health and Safety Guidance (HSG)
CAR 2006: Asbestos Training Main classifications. � Licensed Work Training ( People working in the licensed asbestos industry) � Non-Licensed Work Training (Workers Non-Licensed Work Training (Workers carrying out occasional lower-risk tasks with asbestos) � ‘Asbestos Awareness’ training (Anyone at risk i.e. those who work on, or coordinates non-new build work).
Why do we need asbestos training?
Planning Work and Risk Assessment Maintenance & Refurbishment Work (Regs 5 & 6 of CAR 2006): � Presume or identify the presence of asbestos � Ensure risk assessments tackle the issue of asbestos during maintenance & demolition asbestos during maintenance & demolition � Must also consider people other than employees
Duty to manage asbestos Reg 4 0f CAR 2006 � Identify or presume asbestos � Assess the risks � Assess the risks � Communicate the information � Manage the risks � Monitor the condition of the asbestos � Review the plan
When will enforcement action be taken? No system to warn or provide information to people at risk…
Enforcement Action For Landlords and Social Housing Reg 4 of CAR may not apply but other law does � Other parts of CAR 2006 � The Housing Act 1985 Suitable checks and surveys required before refurbishment etc
Duty to Identify Asbestos Before Work Starts – Reg 5 � An employer shall not undertake work in demolition, maintenance, or any other work which exposes or is liable to expose his employees to exposes or is liable to expose his employees to asbestos in respect of any premises unless either – carried out assessment – or if doubt assumes asbestos is present and observes the provisions of the regulations
Why Change Predates DTM � Limited Client guidance on surveys � Experience not captured � No guidance for domestic � housing sector
HSG 264 – Asbestos The Survey Guide: Who does it apply to? Surveyors – Technical requirements � Clients – Responsibilities and � information
Prosecutions for inexperienced/ incompetent asbestos surveyors
HSG 264: Aims and objectives Surveyors More competent (experience and � accreditation) More aware of clients needs � Better quality reports (more detail and � less caveats) less caveats) Prevent exposure � Clients More informed � Greater understanding of surveyors � needs Recognise need for different surveys � during building life span Better asbestos management �
Other Users • Demolition contractors • Asbestos contractors • Asbestos contractors • Building professionals
CDM (13) • “It is not acceptable to make general • “It is not acceptable to make general reference to hazards that may exist” • “site – specific asbestos surveys should be carried out in advance of construction work”
Managing Asbestos -Appointed Person (14) • Duty holder to identify a person responsible for managing asbestos – clear lines of responsibility managing asbestos – clear lines of responsibility • Resources, skills, training, authority • Essential if large/complex portfolio
Surveyor Health and Safety (16) • Surveys fall within CAR 2006 • Non licensed work • Reg 6 – Risk Assessment • Reg 6 – Risk Assessment • Reg 7 – Plan of work • Reg 10 – Non licensed worker training • Other hazards
HSG 264 : Application of Asbestos Law Workplaces – Reg 4 directly � applicable Common areas of blocks of flats � etc – Reg 4 directly applicable etc – Reg 4 directly applicable Domestic living spaces – Reg 4 � not applicable HOWEVER S2 and S3 of HSWA 1974, Reg 5 (identification) of CAR 2006 and risk assessment requirement under MHSWR 1999 do apply
HSG 264 : Survey Accreditation HSE strongly recommend clients use accredited surveyors i.e. ISO 17020 (surveying companies) � ISO 17024 (individual surveyors e.g. sole � traders) ie ISO 17024 recommended where “the scale and volume of work dictates not only individual competency but also the need for formal quality management systems”
Surveyors Training, qualifications and knowledge 1. Knowledge specific to task 2. Independent, impartial, integrity 3. QM system 4. Surveys to approved standard – ie HSG 264 5. � Strongly recommends Accredited/Certificated Surveyor � Good Looking?
BOHS BOHS Modules Modules P402 P402 S301 S301 CoCA CoCA Royal Society for Public Health Level 3 Cert in Asbestos Inspection Procedures
Surveyor Knowledge (18 - 21) • Products • Building construction & components • Fire protection • Shafts, plenums, undercrofts, risers • Oversprays, residues, debris • Ad hoc uses
Asbestos Packers
Snots on Walls Snots on Walls
Asbestos Surveys � Simple Type 1 surveys disappear � The presumption of ACM’s is incorporated into management surveys � Strong presumption because: � Known recognised material which used asbestos � Same as other similar sampled ACM (cross-referenced) � Same as other similar sampled ACM (cross-referenced) � Visible asbestiform fibres � Presumption where: � Area not accessed � Material not known and not sampled � Always errs on the side of caution � Some materials may be presumed to be asbestos when actually asbestos-free
HSG 264 : Types of Survey Survey types have been re-named Type 2 survey is now a ‘management’ � survey Type 3 survey is now either a � ‘refurbishment’ or ‘demolition’ survey ‘refurbishment’ or ‘demolition’ survey “The type of survey will vary during the � lifespan of the premises and several may be needed over time” At larger premises a mix may be � appropriate e.g. refurb survey of one part where work is being carried out and management survey of the rest.
HSG 264 : Management Survey Purpose is to identify ACM’s within � buildings and prevent exposure Is not destructive but may involve minor � intrusive inspections and future planned maintenance maintenance Will normally involve sampling, should � assess condition and provide recommendations for client �
HSG 264 : Management Survey (cont) Areas not accessed should be stated in � report Details of inspected areas should be � recorded May be sufficient for minor surface May be sufficient for minor surface � � refurb & maintenance Risk assessment scoring system � remains unchanged from MDHS 100
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