In this episode Neil and Ian discuss points surrounding the risks and highlight points to consider when undertaking asbestos removal works within lofts.

Points to consider:

• Occupants below
• Decanting during the works or for longer periods, issues the client faces for rehousing office workers
• Risks carrying out the work
• Working tethers
• Fall arrest systems
• Restrictions in gaining access e.g. if the tether is to the main beam how can they reach the sides of the apex
• Working platforms and boarding out the lofts
• Gaining access to the pitch in the loft space – towers in the loft
• Fall arrest requirements below I netting?  Can be negated by use of tethers to tools and equipment
• Issues around if there is a breach how can this be contained, and the rooms cleaned?
• Will the area be asbestos free at the end of the works?
• Depends on voids – can they be fully cleaned
• Can all surfaces be cleaned or will they need encapsulating?
• How any asbestos remaining may affect the future works e.g. fixing into the ceiling?