Asbestos Consultancy
Asbestos was extensively used as a building material in the UK from the 1950s through to the mid-1980s. It was used for a variety of purposes and was ideal for fireproofing and insulation.
Any building built before 2000 (houses, factories, offices, schools, hospitals public buildings etc) can contain asbestos. Asbestos materials that are in a good condition are safe unless asbestos fibres become airborne, which happens when materials are damaged.
What does the law require?
There are a number of regulations, which cover work with all types of asbestos-containing material; they place duties on 'dutyholders’[7], employers and the self employed. A quick summary of these regulations can be found on AEC’s glossary [8]section of this website.
AEC are an independent health, safety and environmental consultant who provide a consultancy service for asbestos identification, management, removal and remediation.
AEC are UKAS accredited for analysis and inspection of asbestos and provide the following services;
- UKAS accredited surveys
- UKAS accredited in house laboratory for bulk analysis
- UKAS accredited air testing
- Reinspections of asbestos containing material
- Management and cost control of asbestos removal / remediation
- Expert witness where required for asbestos issues
- A full range of asbestos training, from proficiency certificates to awareness and e-learning
