Asbestos Surveys: Everything you need to know

The Legal Obligation

Owners and operators of Industrial and Commercial buildings are obliged to by law to survey their premises for the presence of Asbestos.

www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos

If you do not have an up to date, qualifying Asbestos Survey you are liable to prosecution, in relation to this, should any employee or other person fall ill due to the presence of Asbestos in your building and you have not properly assessed the risk, you will be liable for:

• Huge claims in compensation
• Personal fines of up to £20,000
• Custodial sentences
• Closure of the premises
• Disqualification of directorship

Further to this Insurance companies may refuse to renew your policy unless the correct procedures and legislation are in place.