Kidderminster

Why is an asbestos survey in Kidderminster needed?

As many buildings in Kidderminster built prior to 2000 contain asbestos – which can be extremely harmful to one’s health, it is vital to locate where the asbestos is. Once this is done, it needs to be properly managed before any building work or construction takes place. Our experienced team will use their knowledge to carry out an effective Asbestos Survey in Kidderminster. They will then collect samples and send over to UKAS accredited laboratories for examination and identification. A report will then be produced with actions points for any Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs).

What type of Survey is needed?

During occupation of non-domestic building(s) or premises, an Asbestos Management Survey would need to be carried out.  If construction/building work is planned, then refurbishment/demolition surveys need to be carried out. Our knowledgeable team will follow strict guidelines during surveying as to not cause or disturb asbestos fibres to become airborne. Our BOHS surveyors are fully trained, and you can depend on us to carry out effective asbestos survey, testing and asbestos removal in Kidderminster.

Why should you choose to hire Ledbury Surveys Ltd for your asbestos testing in Kidderminster /asbestos removal in Kidderminster /asbestos survey in Kidderminster?

We have over 20 years of relevant industry related experience and offer a professional, reliable service. Our HSE licensed partners and trained BOHS surveyors makes us the ideal choice for asbestos testing, asbestos survey, and asbestos removal in Kidderminster. Contact Ledbury Surveys today and find out how we can solve your asbestos issues.

Asbestos is a word that refers to a group of minerals that are made up of microscopic fibres. There were three major forms of the material in the construction industry between the 1950s and 1980s: Chrysotile, amosite and crocidolite. These are all now class 1 human carcinogens that have a detrimental impact on the health of those who have inhaled the fibres.

Chrysotile is a serpentine mineral which was in cement products and also goes by the name of white asbestos. This form can be found in Artex, textile flash guards, old vinyl floor covering, rope seals, low-density insulation boards, and thermal insulation products. Amosite is set apart by its brown fibres and is an amphibole mineral.

This type is commonly found in low-density insulation boards, thermal insulation, and sometimes composite materials like Bakelite. Another amphibole mineral Crocidolite is noticeable from its blue fibres and is often in thermal insulation and composite gaskets. Tremolite, actinolite and anthophyllite are three other types of the mineral but are extremely rare in the UK.

The first ban on crocidolite and amosite use was in 1985, with a further ban on chrysotile becoming law in 1999. Any building construction prior to the year 2000 may well have the substance within it. If the material containing these fibres remain intact they pose very little risk. However, once damaged or disturbed the fibres are released into the atmosphere.

This leads to an increase in risk of illness and long-term disease for those working within environments that may contain the substance. Those at a high risk include plumbers, carpenters, electricians, painters, builders, and miners.

Alongside our other services, our team carry out site safety audits and inspections to make sure everything is safe. When checking the health and safety of a company’s workplace, the team conduct safety tours, safety sampling, incident inspections, and safety surveys.

Each of these offers different outlooks on the health and safety of their properties and businesses.

Tours are great for a general inspection, sampling allows for a systematic sampling of specific dangerous activities, processes or areas, and surveys inspect areas of concern. Incident inspections are typically after there has been an accident involving a fatality, injury, or near miss. Additionally, they are important to ensure that all health and safety regulations are in place.

Audits are undertaken to make sure that all safety procedures and arrangements receive continual implementation and maintenance. Keeping your safety management system effective is much simpler with audits. This is due to taking a proactive approach to health and safety.

Employees safety is incredibly important and conducting regular audits ensures that they are as safe as possible. With our asbestos removal Kidderminster, all removals are safe and imminent.