Asbestos Management
CDC Demolition is licensed by the Health and Safety Executive to remove and dispose asbestos containing materials (ACMs).
We have been carrying out the service since 1983, when we received our first license as a result of increasing discovery of the hazardous material in the course of our demolition, dismantling and refurbishment projects.
This part of the business has developed to a level today where we are able to offer a complete service:
Surveys
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006, each building owner/occupier has a legal duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic properties. An asbestos management plan must be produced which must include an asbestos register for the property. A survey of the premises is a mandatory part of the plan.
CDC is able to provide any level of survey required, from the visual only Type 1, through to the Sampling Type 2 and up to the Destructive Type 3 Survey. The latter is a legal requirement of the structure in question is to be demolished or a major refurbishment is planned.
Repair/Encapsulation
It is a common mistake to believe that all ACMs should be removed when encountered.
However, in some cases where these ACMs are in good condition and unlikely to be disturbed, it may be that encapsulation is the most efficient and economical solution. This could be achieved by applying a simple sealant coating to the material at one end of the spectrum to installing a more robust overcladding system. Either of these solutions could provide a responsible building owner/occupier with more than adequate protection and fully meet their legal responsibilities.
Removal
Where the ACMs pose a threat to humans with the possible release of fibres, removal is recommended.
Prior to commencing removal, we would produce a work method approved by the Health and Safety Executive (where applicable) and the client`s representative. The removal itself would be undertaken by trained operatives in a controlled environment, in accordance with prevailing legislation and guidelines.
All our operatives employed within the asbestos abatement division are trained to the highest possible industry standards, receiving continual refresher training to keep the fully informed on legislative changes and advances in removal techniques. Their heath is also continually monitored by external approved doctors’ surgery and our own Occupational Health Nurse.
The material removed is placed into sealed containers for disposal and on completion the area is thoroughly decontaminated cleaned down. A final inspection is undertaken by a third party, using the four stage clearance protocol before handing back the site to the client.
Disposal
The subsequent waste material is disposed in accordance with the Hazardous Waste Regs 2005 to approved and licensed facilities.
We operate our own vehicle with sealed containers for this activity.
CDC also organise the necessary documentation, including the allocation of the premise code for each site and will provide a full hazardous waste audit trail.
