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Asbestos FAQs for Property Managers
This Asbestos FAQ guide for Property Managers answers common questions about asbestos registers, re-inspections, contractor access, encapsulation, removal and management plans. It is designed to help you understand the next steps after asbestos has been identified, so you can keep records up to date, support safe maintenance works and manage asbestos risks in a clear, compliant and proportionate way.
The Different Types of Asbestos Survey and When They Are Required
Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 states that those responsible for the common areas of residential buildings (built before the year 2000) are legally required to carry out asbestos surveys and to manage the material appropriately. There are various types of survey, including: Asbestos Management, Reinspection, Refurbishment and Demolition
From Exposure to Action: Your Responsibilities When Asbestos Is Disturbed
If asbestos-containing materials are disturbed in a property you own or manage, the consequences can be serious. Disturbance releases harmful fibres into the air, exposing occupants to life-threatening conditions such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. For property managers and landlords, knowing how to respond is critical — not only to protect health but also to remain compliant with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. This guide explains the dangers of disturbed asbestos, the emergency steps you must take, and how to engage licensed contractors to ensure your property stays safe and compliant.
What to Do If Asbestos Materials Are Disturbed?
If asbestos-containing materials are disturbed in a property you own or manage, the consequences can be serious. Disturbance releases harmful fibres into the air, exposing occupants to life-threatening conditions such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. For property managers and landlords, knowing how to respond is critical — not only to protect health but also to remain compliant with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. This guide explains the dangers of disturbed asbestos, the emergency steps you must take, and how to engage licensed contractors to ensure your property stays safe and compliant.
A Guide to Asbestos and Legionella for Property Managers
Though fire tends to be the most 'high-profile' risk when it comes to health and safety, there are other important things to consider when managing the safety of your block; such as Asbestos and Legionella. Legionella in particular is often considered a low risk, low priority issue. However, it would be a mistake to underestimate the potential consequences of ignoring an issue and not managing any risk.
Asbestos: A Quick Guide for Property Managers
Asbestos is of course dangerous, but if it is safely and effectively managed there is little need for any alarm or major concern. It is therefore so important that Landlords and Property Managers know their duties when it comes to Asbestos, and we are here to assist with that.
