Asbestos survey information required between Surveyor and the Client

Published: Jan. 27, 2020, 7 a.m.

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In this episode Neil and Ian talk through the information required between the asbestos surveyor and Client. Covering:

Information the surveyor needs from the client

  • Details of buildings or parts of buildings to be surveyed and survey type(s).
  • Details of building(s) use, processes, hazards, priority areas.
  • Plans, documents, reports and surveys on design, structure and construction.
  • Safety and security information: fire alarm testing, special clothing areas (eg
  • food production).
  • Access arrangements and permits.
  • Contacts for operational or health and safety issues.

Information the client/dutyholder should expect from the surveyor

  • Surveyor(s) identity, qualifications, accreditation or certification status, quality
  • control procedures.
  • References from previous work.
  • Insurance (professional indemnity cover).
  • Proposed scope of work.
  • Plan of work, including plans for sampling or asbestos disturbance.
  • Details of caveats.
  • Report, including areas not accessed/not surveyed.
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