Asbestos Risk & Waste Management

A typical AES-Marconi Asbestos Risk & Waste Management project lifecycle takes the following steps:

a) Commencement of Survey – Types I, II & III
There are three types of survey which can be applied to asbestos identification and management; Type I, Type II and Type III, dependent on specific circumstances. Type I Surveys (inspection base) serve to locate the presence and extent of any asbestos containing materials (ACM’s) deferring the need to sample until demolition or refurbishment is to take place. Type II surveys entail the same degree of inspection as a Type I Survey, but with the addition of representative sampling of materials to be analysed for the presence of asbestos. Type III surveys are used to locate all asbestos containing materials in a building and may involve destructive inspection to access all areas. A full sampling programme is then employed to identify and estimate the volumes and surface areas of ACM’s. Most surveys should involve a preliminary site meeting, desktop study, sampling strategy and risk assessment of the survey itself. Once any ACM’s have been identified, type determined, risks assessed then any remediation strategy can be tailor made accordingly.

b) Asbestos Management/Remedial Strategy
Desktop Studies/Completed Survey Reports are promptly submitted to clients, the latter containing details on the extent and nature of Asbestos Containing Materials present, risk assessments, management plans, any recommended remedial works required, an outline of the extent of any physical disturbance to property and a quotation with regards to undertaking the recommended remedial actions.

c) Remedial Works
Provided that AES-Marconi’s recommendations and quotation are accepted a team of remedial technicians would manage the operation, using a combination of in-house expertise in both ex-situ and in-situ remediation techniques and waste management as well as working with specialist 3rd parties if required. All work is undertaken in accordance with health& safety legislation for the management of Asbestos waste including fully isolating action areas, the use of full personal protective equipment as well as showering protocols to negate any risks to employees and ensure effective containment.

d) Status Updates
During all survey development of management plans and/or remedial works, owner/occupiers are kept informed of progress

e) Completion of Works
Upon completion of any Asbestos management plan remedial works, AES-Marconi will perform the 4 Stage Clearance Test leading to the issuing of a legal certificate of reoccupation. AES-Marconi can then provide assistance in keeping a clients Asbestos register/management plan updated, continually assessing any potential degradation of ‘safe’ Asbestos containing materials left in-situ and therefore changes in the level of risk.