Asbestos Audit - MAY 2023
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Welcome to the updated May edition of our e-newsletter. This month’s edition is packed full of insights from the Asbestos Management and Remediation section of the Environmental Services Industry.
Read on to learn more.
Parliamentary Debate on Asbestos
A parliamentary debate on?Asbestos in Workplaces took place in Westminster Hall on 8 April 2023.?They considered the ongoing risks of asbestos, and how best to manage them.
They highlighted the need for a central asbestos register of all public buildings which have asbestos, and for a deadline to be set for the removal of that asbestos. It includes these statistics from NHS Digital.
During 2021/22 in the United Kingdom, there were:
WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF AIR TESTING?
The HSE has published a research report (RR1191) on Fluorescence Microscopy to Measure Asbestos in Air and Lung Samples.
Currently, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 requires duty holders to prevent or control exposure to asbestos, and to carry out monitoring of airborne fibres using the approved method, Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM).
However, this method does not discriminate between asbestos and non-asbestos fibres. The report evaluates an alternative method, Fluorescence Microscopy, which allows for easier identification and discrimination of treated asbestos fibres but concludes that it is not suitable for use by duty holders or for HSE research.
The report emphasizes the importance of accurate measurement of asbestos fibres in air and lung samples for research purposes and highlights the increasing need to discriminate between specific asbestos fibre types and measure very low concentrations.
Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2023
Organized by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), Global Asbestos Awareness Week is held annually at the beginning of April to raise awareness through sharing stories and seek better prevention.
This year’s week was labelled ‘One Word, One Week, One World’ and has four key focus areas:
During Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1-7 April 2023), the Health and Safety Executive?(??????) and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) aimed to inform people that asbestos is present in millions of buildings worldwide and, when not managed properly, poses a severe threat to people’s health.
If you're working in an industry where you might be exposed to asbestos, make sure to follow the guidelines provided by the HSE and IOSH. Take precautions to minimize your risk of exposure, such as wearing protective gear and following proper safety protocols.
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According to the most recent?HSE statistics, Mesothelioma cases in women are increasing. While men still make up the majority of Mesothelioma cases, cases among women increased by 93% between 1993 and 2022, compared to just 47% for men.
Traditionally, Mesothelioma was considered a male-dominated disease, but more and more women are now being diagnosed with the condition.
Women today are more likely to be exposed to asbestos indirectly, through household or?environmental exposure both?in the workplace and at home. This is due to a different workforce dynamic and a more even spread in typically "Male-dominated" jobs.
How can Asbestos Audit help?
The?Asbestos Audit?management team can talk you through every step of the survey process ensuring you are compliant with the current Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. We offer practical and impartial asbestos and safety advice to all clients.
The Asbestos Audit team works in partnership with building owners, duty holders, and site managers for commercial, industrial, and domestic buildings to ensure compliance and safety at all times.
We cover the whole of the UK and further afield where required.
Our asbestos survey costs include all samples taken, a site?inspection?by trained surveyors, reports to HSG-264, and any associated recommendations and consultancy. All works are fully quoted, and costs are confirmed prior to the survey commencing.
Our teams can assist with any of the following asbestos-related works -
If you would like further information on our range of surveys and consultancy. Please contact your?local office?or click below to get in touch
If you're interested in learning more about Asbestos check out our?blog posts here?or if you're working somewhere where asbestos exposure might be a concern, contact us for emergency response.