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Frequently asked questions
Asbestos Surveys FAQ
Do I need an asbestos survey before refurbishment work?
What is the difference between a management survey and a refurbishment survey?
What is the difference between a management survey and a refurbishment survey?
Yes, if the building was constructed before 2000 and refurbishment work may disturb the fabric of the building, a refurbishment asbestos survey is usually required before work starts.
What is the difference between a management survey and a refurbishment survey?
What is the difference between a management survey and a refurbishment survey?
What is the difference between a management survey and a refurbishment survey?
A management survey is used for normal occupation and routine maintenance. A refurbishment or demolition survey is required before intrusive works or demolition.
Do you carry out domestic asbestos surveys?
What is the difference between a management survey and a refurbishment survey?
Are you independent from asbestos removal contractors?
Yes, we undertake asbestos surveys and sampling for domestic, commercial, education and industrial properties.
Are you independent from asbestos removal contractors?
Are you independent from asbestos removal contractors?
Are you independent from asbestos removal contractors?
Yes. Merit Environmental Ltd is independent from asbestos removal contractors, so our advice is unbiased.
Which areas do you cover?
Are you independent from asbestos removal contractors?
Which areas do you cover?
We cover South West England, including Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
UKATA Training FAQ
Who needs asbestos awareness training?
Who needs asbestos awareness training?
Who needs asbestos awareness training?
Asbestos awareness training is suitable for workers who may disturb the fabric of buildings during their work, including electricians, plumbers, builders, decorators, roofers, maintenance workers, caretakers, supervisors and facilities teams.
What is Cat B asbestos training?
Who needs asbestos awareness training?
Who needs asbestos awareness training?
Cat B training, also known as non-licensed asbestos training, is for workers who will knowingly disturb asbestos containing materials during non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed asbestos work.
Is your training UKATA accredited?
Do you provide asbestos training across the South West?
Do you provide asbestos training across the South West?
Yes. Merit Environmental Ltd provides UKATA accredited asbestos awareness and Cat B non-licensed asbestos training.
Do you provide asbestos training across the South West?
Do you provide asbestos training across the South West?
Do you provide asbestos training across the South West?
Yes. We provide asbestos training across South West England, including Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
Asbestos Sampling & Testing FAQ
Can you test a small sample?
How long do asbestos sample results take?
How long do asbestos sample results take?
Yes. We can attend site, take a sample safely and arrange laboratory analysis to confirm whether asbestos is present.
How long do asbestos sample results take?
How long do asbestos sample results take?
How long do asbestos sample results take?
Turnaround times can vary depending on the project and laboratory availability, but we will advise you of expected timescales when you contact us.
Asbestos Management FAQ
Do all asbestos materials need to be removed?
Can you help with an asbestos management plan?
Can you help with an asbestos management plan?
No. Many asbestos containing materials can be safely managed in place if they are in good condition and unlikely to be disturbed.
Can you help with an asbestos management plan?
Can you help with an asbestos management plan?
Can you help with an asbestos management plan?
Yes. We can help prepare asbestos management plans, asbestos registers, re-inspection programmes and gap analysis reviews.
Independence FAQ
Are you independent from asbestos removal contractors?
Yes. Merit Environmental Ltd is independent from asbestos removal contractors, so our advice is unbiased and focused on safety, compliance and best value.
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