If you own, occupy, manage or have responsibility for non-domestic premises, it is your duty to manage the risk from any materials containing asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations.
As well as possibly putting the health of your staff and customers at risk, you could also be liable for the following:
• Closure of the premises.
• Personal fines of up to £20,000.
These might sound like extreme measures but asbestos is potentially an extremely dangerous substance. Currently in the UK, 3,500 people die each year as a result of exposure to asbestos.
To discharge your legal responsibilities you should carry out an asbestos survey to establish the presence, location, quantity, nature and condition of any asbestos on your premises. You must also have a plan for managing any asbestos if it is found.
THSP can assist you by surveying for asbestos and reporting on the findings. This report will indicate whether further intrusive investigation is required. We can then develop an Asbestos Management Plan to allow you to properly discharge your legal obligations.
To discuss our Asbestos Services please call our consultant team on 08456 122144 or Request a call back from THSP to discuss this service in more detail.
