Who has a duty to manage Asbestos?

A wide range of people potentially have obligation under regulation 4, Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. Duties rest with the person in control of maintenance in non-domestic premises, whether that be the occupier or landlord, sub-lessor or managing agent. But the extent of the practical duties will be determined by contractual and other existing legal obligations towards the property. Where no such obligation exists, e.g. where there is no tenancy agreement or contract, or where the premise stands unoccupied, then regulation 4 places the duty on the person in control of the premise to comply with this regulation.

Asbestos Management

An Asbestos Policy provides a basis for your Asbestos management and outlines a company’s responsibilities regarding Asbestos. An effective policy should include the following

• Introduction
• Policy Statement
• Strategy for Compliance
• Full Records of your Asbestos (Survey Report)
• Delegated Asbestos Coordinator.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 states all duty holders with known or presumed asbestos within their properties, must have in place an effective and working Asbestos Management Plan. The purpose of this Asbestos Management Plan is to manage any known or presumed asbestos, ensuring that as far as reasonably practicable no one can come to any harm from Asbestos on the premises.

Typically a plan should include:

• Asbestos Information
• Asbestos Inspection
• Asbestos Register
• Action Plan
• Label Asbestos
• Monitoring and Re-inspections
• Asbestos Training Arrangements
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Duties of the Asbestos Coordinator
• Emergency Procedures

Southern Group UK is committed to producing specific Asbestos Policies and Asbestos Management Plans to suit the individual client, with detailed procedures that ensure you managed the risk in accordance with the regulations.  By building on our comprehensive Asbestos survey reports, we can provide a simple and effective management plan to fully comply with all Asbestos regulation requirements.