An asbestos survey in Rugby is an important safety measure for any and all duty managers or property owners who want to ensure that their buildings are fit for occupation. Asbestos was used for a very long period of time in most building projects of all scopes. It was widely used due to its effectiveness as a natural fire retardant. It was only in recent years and after numerous and in depth studies that its toxic nature was truly understood. This brought about the need to limit its use in all areas. The consensus was that any extended exposure to asbestos posed too great a risk to human health to justify any further use of the material.
If you are a property owner in Rugby, an asbestos survey is necessary before any renovation work is done. Older buildings, particularly those built before the 1980s, are likely to contain asbestos in the building materials. These could be in the ceiling boards, roof, cisterns and many other places within the building. Asbestos was widely used as an additive to building material, and, as such, most older homes containing asbestos in one form or another. The danger lies in the age and condition of the asbestos-containing materials. It is disturbed or damaged, it will release tiny fibres into the air which can then be inhaled by the occupants of the building. The microscopic fibres get lodged in the lungs and mucous membranes of the person and cause incurable diseases such as cancers and asbestosis.
An asbestos survey in Rugby is your responsibility as the owner or duty holder. It is necessary to have an asbestos survey conducted by a professional company. This will ensure your compliance with legislation and will also provide a means to manage the asbestos within your property responsibly. Contact ACS today if you would like to schedule an asbestos survey. Our surveyors have many years of experience and are highly skilled. Together we can ensure that your building is safe for occupation and that you comply with current legislation.