HSE strongly recommends the use of accredited or certificated surveyors for
asbestos surveys.
The dutyholder should not appoint or instruct an independent surveyor to carry
out a survey unless the ...
Work can only be exempt from licensing if
Organisations can demonstrate that they are technically competent to
undertake surveys for ACMs through accreditation to ISO/IEC 17020.9
CDM requires arrangements to be in place to deal with asbestos during
construction work, including refurbishment and demolition.
When asbestos is disturbed or damaged, it releases tiny fibres into the air. These fibres can easily be inhaled without the person even noticing. They can become trapped in the nose or throat, or they can work their way into the lung or digestive tract. Once the fibres enter the body, this is when they start to cause health problems.