Why Environmental Consultants Recommend Asbestos Surveys and Registers for Buildings
Until the late 1980s, building materials frequently contained asbestos, a dangerous substance. Asbestos exposure can result in major health problems such as asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer. Building and framework asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) must be identified and managed, which is where environmental experts like K2 Enviro Solutions come into play. What is an Asbestos Survey? An asbestos survey is an important component of any asbestos management plan. The survey is conducted to identify and assess the presence, condition, and type of asbestos-containing materials in a building or structure. Environmental consultants use a range of techniques, including visual inspections and sampling, to gather information about the extent of asbestos in the building. The information collected during the survey is then used to create an asbestos register . What is an Asbestos Register? The Work Health and Safety Rules of 2011 specify that the asbestos register must be kept up...