removal of asbestos insulation board ceiling throughout a domestic flat

Case Study:

Removal of Asbestos Insulation Board Ceiling throughout a Domestic Flat

London

Amiante STR Limited

Our Services

Our company provides the highest standard of professionalism and workmanship. We understand customers are often wary and concerned at the potential hazards of asbestos and asbestos containing materials or ACM’s.

We provide the full range of asbestos services, from asbestos surveying, asbestos encapsulation or if necessary asbestos removal and disposal. Our aim is to provide quality workmanship at a price that ensures the health, safety and welfare of our clients and our staff. We also provide asbestos consultancy services as well as asbestos training.

Our philosophy is to ensure that all of our customers are able to make informed decisions about asbestos management issues.


Site: London


Site: London

PROJECT

Amiante STR LTD were instructed by the domestic client to remove approximately 100m² of

asbestos insulation board to the ceiling of his flat. Due to the fibrous nature of insulation board

this work falls under Licensed Removal category – meaning it was to be carried out in fully

controlled conditions & required a 14 Day Notification to be submitted to the HSE.


Site: London

Health & Safety

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 Legislation

10 says asbestos awareness training should be given

to workers in the refurbishment and maintenance &

allied trades, where it is foreseeable that asbestos

containing material may become exposed during

their work. This includes (but is not limited

to):Demolition workers, construction workers,

general maintenance staff, electricians, plumbers,

gas fitters, painters and decorators, joiners, shop

fitters, plasterers, roofers, heating and ventilation

engineers, telecommunication engineers, computer

and data installers, fire and burglar alarm installers,

architects & building surveyors.

P E T EPeople, Environment, Tools and Exposure

PETE represents a process encompassing Health & Safety, risk assessment and project management. PETE assists in ensuring that all aspects of a project are managed safely.Below are a few of the PETE considerations taken into account on this project.

[This PETE is where those planning a project ask about the impact of People, Environment, Tools and Exposure to the project. Includes Client discussions, site surveying, estimating or consultancy]. -The works had to be notified to the Health & Safety Executive 14 days prior to start date. Risk assessment & method statement had to be prepared. -The waste transit route had to be taken into consideration as the property was in a block of flats. -Works had to be carried out in fully controlled conditions with the use of polythene enclosures, negative pressure units & airlocks.

[This PETE is all of the people involved above who must have asbestos awareness training to ensure they are legally compliant for controlling the risks to People, Environment, Tools and Exposure]. -The insulation board was badly damaged and broken up with debris over the floor from where previous refurb contractors had been in and carelessly knocked through it without consideration of the potential risks. -Contractors should all be aware of the risk of asbestos & where asbestos is found to avoid situations like this occurring. -This is why asbestos awareness training is crucial for Contractors who are likely to work around asbestos.

[This PETE represents the safe removal of asbestos materials in compliance with current legislation and is also our reminder to assess all of the risks to our own staff of People, Environment, Tools and Exposure and not just the asbestos risk]. -Working within occupied premises, our operatives had to take into consideration the property was located around other occupied flats in which other residents were living in both above and below the flat we were working in.

Our Vision

Working together to create a safer environment by building an international consultancy providing asbestos solutions worldwide.

Our Values

To act openly and respect everyone

To work safely to prevent, accidents, incidents or near misses

To be honest and trustworthy in all of our actions

To remember the customer pays for the service they receive

Our Mission

To reduce the spread and exposure of asbestos at all times

To create a safer environment for everyone

To provide a reliable solution for anyone with an asbestos problem

To provide an income for our staff and shareholders

Amiante STR Limited

Providing asbestos solutions to create a safer environment

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Hampshire: 023 9223 0700London: 020 8531 4969

Head Office: Unit 5, Falcon Court, Parklands Business Park, Forest Road, Denmead, Hampshire, PO7 6BZ

People, Environment, Tools and Exposure

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