Asbestos

What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a substance that was widely used from the 1950’s right through to the 1980’s as a building material. It was used to such an extent that it can now be found in pretty much any building built before the year 2000. The inhalation of these fibres can cause life threatening diseases such as Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer. It is currently the biggest occupational killer in the UK and accounts for around 4,000 deaths a year nationwide.

Your Duty?

As an employer the ‘Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012’ place strict obligations to manage such risks in the in the workplace, and on other duty holders to manage this risks in non-domestic premises.

For companies involved in Construction, the ‘CDM Regulations 2015’ (Construction, Design and Management) stipulate that clients should provide suitable and sufficient information on any asbestos risks to all parties involved in construction projects.

Failure to comply with any of these regulations can lead to prosecution and if found guilty, the maximum penalty is an unlimited fine and/or a 2 year prison sentence.

What you will get from us?

Our team has over 20 years’ experience in safely managing asbestos for some of the UK’s leading businesses. Our field staff and Consultants are highly qualified professionals who take tremendous pride in their work with strict attention to detail, making us the perfect partner to help ensure that you and your business are compliant with all aspects of legislation.

Services

Consultancy
Compliance roadmap
HSG264 Surveys
Bulk Sampling/Analysis
Analytical monitoring
Re-inspection/Action plans
Abatement project management
Asbestos management
Incident investigation and reporting
Expert witness services
Training
Land remediation

If you would like to find out more about your statutory duties and how OHS can assist you, contact us now.

To discuss any of our services call OHS Ltd on 0113 350 7820 to speak to one of our experts.

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