Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Find out more about asbestos removal and your obligations

By Dominic Shaw


Many industrial and commercial property owners are unaware that asbestos surveys are actually a legal requirement these days. This is due to the risk that the presence of asbestos found in a building can have on the health and well-being of anyone who works there for a prolonged period of time.

You can find out even more about asbestos and the current law, by checking the Health and Safety Executive's website. This source will help you to determine exactly where you currently stand on the issue, but the basics can be found in this article.

Being able to produce an up-to-date asbestos survey is a must in order to qualify with government guidelines. The consequences of having an out-of-date asbestos survey doesn't bear thinking about as it could leave your company at risk of prosecution. And should a member of staff or visitor to your building fall ill, then this matter could be brought to a head.

Risk assessments are necessary to determine whether there is an asbestos problem in your building. By addressing this through the survey, you can avoid the penalties for non-compliance which can be severe. Your directorship could be disqualified, personal fines are a possibility, plus custodial sentences are not out of the question.

In addition to the legal consequences of failing to comply with UK law regarding asbestos, your insurance company could refuse to renew your cover and this may lead to further problems. This is why you should get up to speed with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006, which contains everything you need to know about the control of asbestos at work.

All the points raised in this article should have already encouraged you to arrange for an asbestos survey to be carried out on your premises as soon as possible. By ensuring you are compliant, you can have peace of mind that your business is protected.




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