Asbestos Management Survey

The Asbestos Management Survey HSG 264 used to be known as a Type 1 &
2 Asbestos Surveys. From early 2010 the Heath and Safety Executive have
redefined the parameters and renamed the old Type 1 & 2 surveys to the
new Asbestos Management Survey.

Asbestos Management Survey (HSG264)

Tell our surveyor why you want a ‘Management Survey’.

The purpose of the management survey is to manage asbestos-containing
materials (ACM) during the normal occupation and use of premises.

A Management Survey aims to ensure that:

1. nobody is harmed by the continuing presence of
   ACM in the premises
   or equipment;
2. that the ACM
   remain in good condition; and
3. that nobody disturbs it accidentally

The Survey must locate ACM
that could be damaged or disturbed by normal activities, by foreseeable
maintenance, or by installing new equipment. It involves minor intrusion and
minor asbestos disturbance to make a Materials
Assessment. This shows the ability of
ACM, if disturbed, to
release fibres into the air. It guides the client, eg in
prioritising any remedial work.

Provide the surveyor with the site layout, building plans, building
specifications or architect’s drawings, and any history of asbestos work. Point
out your site hazards, including means of safe access to heights. Provide keys,
etc.

The area should be vacated during the survey.

Report

The report should state the asbestos type, location, extent, condition and
any surface treatment – the ‘Materials assessment’. The report may comment on
priorities for any remedial work.

The report should state where the surveyor or sampler did not survey or
sample. You should presume that areas that the surveyor has not accessed do
contain asbestos.