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Asbestos

Southwest Environmental Limited do not carry out Asbestos Surveys, although we can arrange for them to be carried out on your behalf as a sub-contracted service.

There are three types of asbestos fiber, each with it own characteristics blue asbestos or crocidolite is the most harmful.

Inhalation of any of these fibers can cause cancer and other diseases, at present there is no cure for asbestos related diseases and and such it is vital to prevent exposure.

There are three types of survey:

Type 1 Asbestos Survey

Location & Assessment Survey

All materials which are not visually identifiable as non-asbestos are presumed to contain asbestos.
No samples are taken.

Type 2 Asbestos Survey

Standard sampling, Identification & Assessment Survey
(Sampling Survey)

This is HSE's preferred survey.
This survey positively identifies asbestos containing materials (ACMs)
Representative samples are collected and analysed to confirm or refute the Surveyor's judgment.

Type 3 Asbestos Survey

 Full Access Sampling & Identification Surveys. (Pre-demolition/Major Refurbishment Survey)

This survey locates and describes all ACMs in the building and may involve destructive inspection to gain access to all areas. A full sampling programme is undertaken.

Asbestos Management

SWEL can also offer advise on asbestos management. Creating an Asbestos Management Plan that is specific to your site, bringing your company on to compliance.

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