12 South West Building & Construction


Jan-Feb 2011


Duty to manage asbestos FOCUS ON PLYMOUTH


ASBESTOS in non-domestic premises - do you have a duty to manage it, asks SSG Training and Consultancy. Do you own, manage, occupy


or have responsibilities for non- domestic premises or common areas of residential rented


buildings built before 2000 which may contain asbestos? If so, you may have a legal duty to identify and manage the risk from asbestos containing materials (ACMs) or co-operate with those who manage the risk. These duties are detailed in


Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 and require that the duty holder: 1. Identify the presence, amount and condition of ACMs via inspection or survey


2. Use competent contractors Est 1993 KirK ● QUANTITY SURVEYING


QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP ● ESTIMATING


● CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ● QUALITY CONTROL ● PROGRAMMING


● HEALTH & SAFETY Tel: 01752 223630 Fax: 01752 223630 email: dave@kirkconstruction.freeserve.co.uk


for surveys. The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has developed an accreditation scheme for organisations that conduct surveys 3. Assess the risk and prepare a plan for the management of ACMs


4. Implement, monitor and ONSTRUCTIONLtd


review the Asbestos Management Plan. This may involve signage on materials in good condition or removal/repair of those in a poor condition


5. Maintain an asbestos


register of the location and condition of ACMs or suspect materials 6. Provide information on the location and condition of ACMs to anyone likely to work on or disturb them.


Some damaged ACMs may need repairing, others may need removing completely. Most work on sprayed coatings, pipe lagging and asbestos insulating board must be done by a HSE-licensed contractor.


If you are unsure whether you are a duty holder, you should seek professional advice immediately. Asbestos could be the killer hiding in your building and it may be your duty to manage it. SSG Training and Consultancy


provide a range of UKATA- approved asbestos-related training courses. For more information on the courses including Asbestos Awareness, Working With Non-Licensed Products or toolbox talks, please contact 01752 201616 or email contact@ssg.co.uk. *See SSG advertisements on pages 11 and 32.


Rogers and Jones Architects 3 The Crescent Plymouth Devon PL1 3AB Tel: 01752 424362 Email: Admin@rogersandjones.co.uk Web: www.rogersandjones.co.uk


■ A NEW architects practice is operating in Plymouth. Rogers & Jones Architects, headed by directors Tom Rogers and Graham Jones, is based at 3 The Crescent and promises clients a professional service that is innovative, practical and cost- effective. Over the years, the directors


have been involved in a number of commercial projects for a varied client base. Projects have ranged from refurbishment to new build developments for retail, office, workshop and


industrial units. The directors have also worked in the residential sector and plan to continue to provide a variety of interesting projects for private clients and registered social landlords.


Projects range in size and


complexity from domestic extensions through to bespoke houses and flats and estate developments.


Rogers & Jones Architects’ philosophy is to provide clients with appropriate design solutions that innovatively fulfil their aspirations in a manner that is both affordable and environmentally sensitive. The practice will be operating in the education sector as well. For a 10-year period, Graham


Jones worked for Devon County Council on a number of school and college projects which included new developments as well as extensions.


In addition, the practice is


available to work on nursing and residential homes, doctor and dental surgeries, leisure facilities and mixed use community developments. For more information, contact Rogers & Jones Architects, 3 The Crescent, Plymouth, PL1 3AB. Tel: 01752 424362. Email: admin@rogersandjones.co.uk. Web: www.rogersandjones.co.uk.


■ KIRK Construction Ltd was established in 1993 and is a reputable construction company in the South West, operating in both the public and private sectors. Drawing upon extensive


experience throughout all aspects of the construction industry, Kirk Construction provides general building services for a variety of projects, both small and large, for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes, and excels in completing each project to a high standard. Since it was founded, the


company has gained a reputation for providing a professional and speedy service at all times, whilst maintaining the highest level of craftsmanship.


Services include quantity


surveying, estimating, contract management, quality control, programming and health and safety. For more details, call 01752 223630, email dave@ kirkconstruction.freeserve.co.uk or visit the website at www.kirkconstruction.org.uk.


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