Know your obligations in relation to asbestos removal

Many industrial and commercial property owners are unaware that asbestos surveys are actually a legal requirement these days. This is due to the risk that the presence of asbestos found in a building can have on the health and well-being of anyone who works there for a prolonged period of time.

You can find out even more about asbestos and the current law, by checking the Health and Safety Executive’s website. This source will help you to determine exactly where you currently stand on the issue, but the basics can be found in this article.

Prosecution is a possibility for any business found to have an out-of-date asbestos survey, which is why this issue is something which needs to be considered carefully. If the heath of an employee is found to be at risk due to your negligence then you could face serious consequences.

Risk assessments are necessary to determine whether there is an asbestos problem in your building. By addressing this through the survey, you can avoid the penalties for non-compliance which can be severe. Your directorship could be disqualified, personal fines are a possibility, plus custodial sentences are not out of the question.

The knock-on effects of failing to comply with these laws on asbestos at work also has other consequences too. Insurers are less likely to renew your policy. So don’t allow this to happen; read up as much as you can about the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006.

Consider all these points and arrange for an asbestos survey in the near future. This will make sure that you remain in compliance with all asbestos regulations and protect your business from the consequences which have already beset many organisations.

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