In this episode Neil and Ian talk through the information required between the asbestos surveyor and Client. Covering:

Information the surveyor needs from the client

• Details of buildings or parts of buildings to be surveyed and survey type(s).
• Details of building(s) use, processes, hazards, priority areas.
• Plans, documents, reports and surveys on design, structure and construction.
• Safety and security information: fire alarm testing, special clothing areas (eg
• food production).
• Access arrangements and permits.
• Contacts for operational or health and safety issues.

Information the client/dutyholder should expect from the surveyor

• Surveyor(s) identity, qualifications, accreditation or certification status, quality
• control procedures.
• References from previous work.
• Insurance (professional indemnity cover).
• Proposed scope of work.
• Plan of work, including plans for sampling or asbestos disturbance.
• Details of caveats.
• Report, including areas not accessed/not surveyed.