ABSTRACT

Asbestos for Surveyors is a practical reference guide for all those responsible for identifying and dealing with asbestos in buildings. The book is based upon the Control of Asbestos at Work Act 2002 and is intended to be a guide to the technical aspects of asbestos and why it was originally used. It illustrates where it may be found in buildings, what type of survey is required and how to undertake it. The information that the dutyholder needs from the surveyor to compile an adequate management plan is also detailed. This edition has been fully revised to take account of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/2739), which came into force in November 2006. The regulations, which replaced three existing sets of asbestos regulations with a single set of rules, reduce exposure limits and introduce mandatory training for those working with asbestos.

chapter 1|21 pages

Legislation on Asbestos

chapter 2|9 pages

Training for Asbestos Surveyors

chapter 3|8 pages

Accreditation

chapter 4|16 pages

Asbestos Sources and Properties

chapter 5|24 pages

Applications of Asbestos in Buildings

chapter 6|8 pages

Survey Types and Purposes

chapter 7|14 pages

Preparation and Conduct of Surveys

chapter 8|14 pages

Type 3 Surveys

chapter 9|24 pages

Sampling Techniques and Strategies

chapter 11|14 pages

Analysis of Samples

chapter 12|8 pages

Reports and Registers

chapter 13|8 pages

Asbestos Management Plans

chapter 14|4 pages

Professional Matters