In this episode Neil and Ian highlight the issues when high risk asbestos materials are discovered and what actions you should consider immediately.

In this episode Neil and Ian talk about the issues with using asbestos databases, the roll out of them and implementation of them.

In this episode Neil and Ian discuss the importance of asbestos management audits. Why are these audits so vital for effective asbestos management?

In this episode Neil and Ian share their views on the recent ResPublica policy paper - Hazardous Homes To Let: Protecting Renters from Asbestos

In this episode Neil and Ian discuss the worrying and significate downturn in asbestos training which has occurred during the Covid 19 pandemic.

In this episode, Neil and Ian highlight the 10 essential features your asbestos database should include.

1. Zero cost
2. 24/7 access to your data any time anywhere
3. Live up to the minute data
4. Store unlimited amount of data / reports
5. User friendly reporting systems on your asbestos information
6. Data exporting facilities
7. Geolocations of sites across your portfolio
8. Unlimited logins for all your contractors, customisable by you
9. Client storage facilities for all your compliance needs
10. Customisable dashboards & asbestos data reports

In this episode, Neil and Ian introduce you to the UK’S only fully documented and systemised asbestos management process – The Acorn Asbestos Antidote ©

In this episode Neil and Ian discuss the importance of true independence when employing your asbestos analyst.

In this episode Neil and Ian discuss decontamination units and what they should contain.

In this episode Neil and Ian talked through the types of hazardous which are identified during a hazardous materials survey.

A hazardous material survey can include items such as:

• Asbestos
• Lead in paint
• Anthrax in plaster
• Water testing and analysis including Legionella, Total viable count, E.coli / coliforms, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
• Mold testing and analysis including Thermophilic Aspergillus, Total General Mold Identification including enumeration and identification. Including the identification of common moulds, such as Cladosporium, Penicillium, Alternaria, Ulocladium, Chaetomium and Stachybotrys.
• Testing for micro-organisms usually airborne sampling for total viable count (TVC) and general molds and Aspergillus.
• Locations of possible Zoonosis such as carcasses, guano, nests etc.
• Other items may be listed as hazardous also as part of the inspection e.g. drug use signs / needles as well as identification / highlighting items on site e.g. oils, containers, chemicals PCB’s, batteries etc.