Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 “Implications for Social Landlords” Speaker: Duncan McNicol
Outline • CAR 12 – Duty to manage in non-domestic premises • Implications/Factors • HSG264: The Survey Guide – Surveys • Communication • Q&A •
Duty to Manage Review & Non Update Domestic Written Common Plan Parts Asbestos Management Risk Assessme HSW s.3 nt CDM HSW s.4 2007
• Accessible Information • Appointed Person • Process Knowledge • User Friendly format • Caveats Implications • Training • Competent Surveyors • Representative Samples • Public Perception • Tenant - DIY Works • Enforcement
Survey Management Age of premises Survey Limitations Age of premises Premises Knowledge Age of premises Characteristics Structure / Materials Type of materials Inaccessibility Age of premises Locate and Identify Age of premises Presumptions Representative Sample Asbestos type Quantity Age of premises Assess Age of premises Condition Interface Registers Communication Age of premises Surveys/Management Plans Age of premises Retention Type of survey Survey Recommendations Frequency of Update Maintenance of Plans Appointed persons Communication of update
Asbestos Surveys 2 types of surveys undertaken • Management Survey: – Requires duty holders to locate, SFARP the presence and extent of any ACM’s within their premises which could be damaged or disturbed during the normal occupancy. • Refurbishment and Demolition Survey – required where refurbishment and demolition works are required to take place. (Fully intrusive). • Quality Assurance – ISO/EIC 17020: Surveying Organisations • Individuals: P402/BOHS/RSPH – ISO/EIC 17025: Laboratories
Communication - Manage the Risk Contractors Tenants Employees Effective Management
Supply Chain Considerations • Competence – UKATA/IATP – SSIP/PAS 91 – Licensed / Non-Licensed Works • Notification – ASB5/NNLW • Access to Information • Determination of survey requirements – Management v Refurbishment/Demolition • Procedures for Emergencies • Disposal
Information Sources • SI 632 CAR 2012 • L143 ACoP and Guidance (2 nd edition) • HSG 264: The survey guide • INDG 223 rev 5 • As Safe as Houses: Dealing with Asbestos in Social Housing (UCATT)
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