Asbestos: the survey guide: HSG264 / HSG 264 (Health and safety guidance)

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HSG209: Aircraft turnaround: A guide for airport and aerodrome operators, airlines and service providers on achieving control, co-operation and co-ordination UKAS considers marine vessels at this moment in time to mean boats/ships and (actively) mobile platforms. UKAS understands that a number of Inspection Bodies are involved with surveys within the marine sector. Therefore where IBs have been surveying fixed rigs & platforms, they will be permitted to continue to do so under ‘industrial premises’, so long as competence has been suitably demonstrated. However, IBs should be aware that the UKAS position may change in the future pending input from marine stakeholders if a development project and steering committee is developed. as specified by the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) Convention Chapter II-1, Regulation 3.5.2 (1974 as amended) for the sole purpose of generating asbestos condition reports, (Initial, Verification and In-service, including management recommendations where appropriate). P404: Air Sampling of Asbestos and MMMF and Requirements for a Certificate of Reoccupation Following Clearance of Asbestos

The latest articles and guides from NBS subject specialists and construction industry contributors. LAB 30 clause 3.0 – suitable PT schemes are available for laboratories undertaking asbestos testing by electron microscopy and organisations are required by both LAB 30 and UKAS document TPS 47 to participate in an appropriate scheme, where such a scheme is available. As an example, asbestos identification testing providers using SEM/EDXS (in place of PLM) should participate in AIMS. AIMS will not be appropriate for labs that undertake fibre counting by SEM/EDXS, (and only report results as fibre concentrations and then divide into classes such as amphibole, chrysotile, organic etc. (as described in the ISO 14966 method)). Rather Laboratories undertaking fibre counting (including classification/identification of fibres) should participate in the SEMS PT scheme. The duration of the training can be divided into three categories; the chosen category should be determined by undertaking a training needs analysis on individual delegates attending open courses or discussions with the client at the time of booking to establish the correct course and duration for the training. Because the requirements for conducting reinspections fall within the criteria for a management survey, UKAS schedules of accreditation do not specifically highlight ‘reinspections’ as a separate entity. If an Inspection Body (IB) is accredited for management surveys then reinspections (as undertaken to comply with Reg 4 of CAR L143) are covered by its accreditation.HSG191: Emergency planning for major accidents: Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (COMAH) If the laboratory is contracted to identify asbestos fibres in soil then it will need to employ additional preparation techniques to those generally employed for ACMs. Therefore the laboratory will have to demonstrate its competence to undertake such preparations to UKAS; where this is not included within the scope of accreditation the laboratory shall seek an extension to scope. Once this activity has been satisfactorily assessed ‘soil preparation and identification’ shall be included on the laboratory’s schedule of accreditation. This accreditation for identification of asbestos fibres will appear as a separate entry on the UKAS schedule of accreditation. The resulting reports from this analysis shall state soil as the matrix but cannot report any quantification of the asbestos content. Staff undertaking the analysis shall hold the BOHS P401 qualification (or equivalent) as a minimum.

HSG210: Asbestos essentials: A task manual for building, maintenance and allied trades on non-licensed asbestos work HSG180: Application of electro-sensitive protective equipment using light curtains and light beam devices to machinery The process of a reinspection is (by strict definition) to re-assess the condition of previously identified asbestos containing materials (acms) only. Accredited IBs use standard methodologies to achieve this, as they would do in completing a normal management survey. Given survey methodologies are assessed by UKAS as part of the accreditation criteria, then an IB can produce a report in this instance which fulfils accreditation requirements. These surveys will be used to locate and describe, as far as reasonably practicable, all ACMs in the area where the refurbishment work will take place or in the whole building if demolition is planned. The survey will involve destructive inspection as necessary, to gain access to all locations, including those that may be difficult to reach. Refurbishment work may vary from relatively small to large projects. Small scale work may occur in different parts of a building at different times over several years. A full sampling programme is undertaken in these areas to identify possible ACMs and to obtain estimates of the volume and surface area of the ACMs present. The survey is primarily designed to identify ACMs so that they can be removed in preparation for the refurbishment or demolition.The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Regulation 4 - This regulation covers the duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises. It requires duty holders to identify the location and condition of asbestos in non-domestic premises and to manage the risk to prevent harm to anyone who works on the building or to building occupants. It also explains what is required of people who have a duty to co-operate with the main duty holder to enable them to comply with the regulation. Non-domestic premises include the common parts of domestic premises. Section A2.8 of HSG248 (The Analysts Guide), states “ When the handling of asbestos-containing materials is frequent, airborne exposures should be assessed as required by CAWR. In any case, it is recommended that regular air monitoring (on a monthly basis) is conducted in the preparation/identification area, and that the results are recorded”.

To turn on screen-reader adjustments at any time, users need only to press the Alt+1 keyboard combination. Screen-reader users also get automatic announcements to turn the Screen-reader mode on UKAS will continue to assess and investigate further if laboratories consistently analyse >60 samples or >70 points per analyst per 8 hr shift” Both UKAS and accredited laboratories frequently receive complaints and queries regarding the discovery of dust / debris in an area previously cleared following the 4SC process. Not all of these complaints are justified, however, without sufficient evidence to demonstrate the area was clean at the time of issuing the certificate of reoccupation it can be difficult to resolve. AP1) Initial training with no previous UKATA asbestos awareness training undertaken: The expected duration for this training will be 3 days or a minimum of 18 learning hours, this training must include the asbestos awareness element as laid down in Asbestos Awareness Syllabus. Persons as defined under CAR 2012, Regulation 4 will require information, instruction and training to ensure they undertake their responsibilities to ensure compliance with CAR 2012.HSG158: Flame arresters: Preventing the spread of fires and explosions in equipment that contains flammable gases and vapours The Survey must locate ACM that could be damaged or disturbed by normal activities, by foreseeable maintenance, or by installing new equipment. It involves minor intrusion and minor asbestos disturbance to make a Materials Assessment. This shows the ability of ACM, if disturbed, to release fibres into the air. It guides the client, eg in prioritising any remedial work. Refurbishment / demolition survey HSG250: Guidance on permit-to-work systems: A guide for the petroleum, chemical and allied industries The sentence specifying the use of toluene and cyclohexane in sample treatment has been removed from para A2.21.