{"id":571,"date":"2017-05-12T10:24:10","date_gmt":"2017-05-12T09:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advice.quotatis.co.uk\/?post_type=standards&#038;p=571"},"modified":"2017-05-12T10:39:22","modified_gmt":"2017-05-12T09:39:22","slug":"control-asbestos-regulations-2012-2","status":"publish","type":"standards","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/regulations\/asbestos\/control-asbestos-regulations-2012-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 for Asbestos Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There is a range of legal requirements that affect asbestos testing. These restrictions are different for domestic and non-domestic properties. The regulations are in place to protect the people who work and live in buildings with asbestos, the contractors who work to test and remove asbestos, as well as the general public. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 are the most recent regulations and guidelines for asbestos work. Read on to find out how they apply to your property or work.<\/p>\n<h2>Regulations for asbestos testing<\/h2>\n<p>There are regulations that govern whether you are required to carry out an asbestos survey. These are different for domestic and non-domestic properties.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Non-domestic properties<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The owner or primary user of non-domestic buildings has a legal \u2018duty to manage\u2019 asbestos<\/li>\n<li>This means you must carry out an asbestos survey if you suspect there may be asbestos in the property or if you do not know for sure<\/li>\n<li>The owner or primary user must also have an asbestos risk register and a thorough plan of how to manage asbestos in the building<\/li>\n<li>If you find asbestos in the property, you should conduct asbestos awareness training for all employees who work near to it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Domestic properties<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>There is no legal requirement to carry out asbestos testing in domestic properties<\/li>\n<li>However, some insurance companies may ask for one<\/li>\n<li>Estate agents may also require an asbestos survey when buying or selling a home<\/li>\n<li>If you suspect you may have asbestos, it\u2019s worth carrying out a survey to be sure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The most important thing with asbestos is to stay safe. Asbestos is dangerous even in small quantities. A\u00a0qualified asbestos surveyor should perform a survey if you suspect you have asbestos in your home or property, even if it is not a\u00a0Control of Asbestos Regulations requirement. This survey will locate any asbestos and provide you with a report of its condition. The surveyor may also make recommendations about whether or not\u00a0you should remove it. Always use an asbestos surveyor accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukas.com\/\">United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can find out more about asbestos testing on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/asbestos\/index.htm\">HSE\u2019s website<\/a>. Their website contains guidance and advice on your responsibilities under the asbestos regulations. It also contains useful guides and training materials that can be displayed in your home or workplace. You can also contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/find-local-council\">local authority<\/a> for advice on asbestos in domestic properties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 came into force in April 2012. These regulations specify when asbestos testing must be carried out and who is allowed to perform asbestos surveys. 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