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Further information on asbestos

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The current edition of the RICS guidance note, Asbestos and its implications for surveyors and their clients, was published in October 2011 and does not reflect the recently published Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

The HSE website gives guidance on selecting a competent surveyor.

Relevant HSE publications are listed on the HSE website.

  • Types of asbestos

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    • Is all asbestos dangerous?
    • Distinguishing between asbestos cement and asbestos insulation board
  • Finding and sampling asbestos

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    • Deciding what type of 'asbestos survey' is needed
    • Can I be sure that all asbestos will be discovered during the survey?
    • The difference between a building survey and an asbestos inspection
    • When conducting a building survey, how far should this include asbestos?
    • Can anyone take a sample of asbestos?
  • Asbestos management plans
  • Asbestos surveys

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    • 'Material assessment' v 'priority assessment'?
    • When does a surveyor require health surveillance?
    • What regulations apply and what are the risks associated with 'Artex' or similar decorative coatings?
    • How should asbestos-containing decorative coatings be removed?
    • What training is required for persons involved with asbestos?
    • Rules for Type 3 asbestos surveys - for agreeing the scope of the survey, etc.
  • Common mistakes in relation to asbestos
  • Further information on asbestos

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