Asbestos Knowledge Empire

In this episode Neil and Ian discussed the requirements of asbestos labelling. Is it a requirement? What type of labels do you need to use?

In this episode Neil and Ian discuss what you need to look out for as a dutyholder / asbestos Project Manager / Asbestos Consultant on your asbestos removal projects.

In this episode Neil and Ian discuss asbestos in grade 1 and grade 2 listed buildings. You need to get the right surveyor with the right experience and knowledge of these buildings. Where was asbestos used in these buildings, when was it added and why?

In this episode Neil and Ian discuss the types of asbestos encapsulation. The commonly available encapsulation methods are: Mechanical Encapsulation High Build Elastomeric Coating Penetrating Encapsulants Water Based Epoxy Resins Transcript   Ian:      Welcome to the Asbestos Knowledge Empire. I’m Ian Stone. Neil:    I’m Neil Munro. So today we are going to talk about asbestos and encapsulating asbestos materials, so we had a bit of a situation where one of our clients and they are looking to encapsulate some external asbestos. So asbestos insulating board soffits and the question they kind of raised was what do they have to encapsulate those materials with. So in their minds they’ve heard about the different materials and different products that run the market for encapsulating materials, so they adamantly know it have to be ET150 which is and will explain going to a bit more detail of exactly what it is. But it is a product that is common in they are used to encapsulate asbestos materials within the asbes

In this episode Neil and Ian explain the Regular Interlaboratory Counting Exchanges (RICE). The scheme assesses the proficiency of laboratories counting asbestos fibres in air. UK laboratories are required to be accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to ISO 17025 to undertake this particular analysis as part of assessing clearance under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR). Transcript   Ian:      Welcome to Asbestos Knowledge Empire. I’m Ian Stone. Neil:    I’m Neil Munro. Ian:      So today we are talking about RICE. Neil:    Not the stuff you eat. Ian:      We are talking about the Regular Interlaboratory Counting Exchanges. That rolls a few time easy, it is not lame. So a few podcast ago we spoke about the AIMS which is the bulk analysis, the actual physical asbestos sampling analysis whereas RICE it is kind of a similar scheme but it is to check off our air analyst, our air management analyst. Again, it is an external scheme and it is run by HSE testing and monitoring again, an

In this episode Neil and Ian talk through a recent asbestos project. They talk through how the client was help, what the project was, and lessons learnt. Transcript Ian:      Welcome to Asbestos Knowledge Empire. I’m Ian Stone. Neil:    And I’m Neil Munro. So today we are going to talk about a bit of a case study review over how we’ve helped an individual client. We are going to sort of not mention the actual client names just for confidentiality reasons but we thought it would be a good case study to sort of give you information and what’s possible when it comes to helping clients manage their asbestos risk. Ian:      I’ll set the scene there was a massive refurbishment project being undertaken at this site and… Neil:    Multi million pounds. Ian:      Yeah it was. It was like a few hundred million pounds overall. Neil:    Yeah, and it was essentially sort of included demolishing most of the site. However, maintaining and retaining the actual structure in one section of this building. Ian:      Yeah, they we

In this episode Neil and Ian explain the Asbestos in Materials Scheme (AIMS). AIMS assesses the performance of laboratories carrying out the identification of asbestos in bulk materials. UK laboratories are required to be accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to ISO 17025 to undertake this particular analysis as part of assessing whether materials contain asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Transcript Neil:    Hi! Welcome to the Asbestos Knowledge Empire, my name is Neil Munro. Ian:      I’m Ian Stone. Today, we are going to be talking about AIMS. What is AIMS? What does it mean? Well, for us it’s Asbestos In Material Scheme which sounds boring as hell. Our laboratory hates it. The lab analysts absolutely hate it but it is a necessity.   Neil:    Yes, it is a scheme operated by the HSE testing and monitoring department who oversee these kind of management and registration of members, and it is basically Asbestos samples that are sent out to UK accredited labs to ba

In this episode Neil and Ian discuss new exciting methods relating to asbestos disposal. These new methods if adopted will help stop asbestos having to go to landfill – as spoken about by Dr Yvonne Waterman in at the Birmingham Contamination Expo – Asbestos Denaturation Chemical eradication – which leaves by products that can be re used in the building trades – asbestos cement Thermal destruction – heated to extremely high temperatures where the asbestos is totally destroyed and becomes inert Kinetic – asbestos is placed in large industrial units and heavy balls are also placed in the unit and the kinetic energy from the rotation of the unit destroys the asbestos fibre Biological – growth of fungus to eradicate asbestos More info re all of this will be at the European Asbestos Forum held in November in Holland https://www.europeanasbestosforum.org/   Transcript: Neil:    Hi! Welcome to Asbestos Knowledge Empire. My name is Neil Munro. Ian:      Hi! I’m Ian Stone. So today we’re talking about some exciting d

In this episode Neil and Ian discuss asbestos reinspection intervals. When should asbestos reinspections be undertaken, who should undertake them and what should they include. Transcript:   Ian:      Welcome to the Asbestos Knowledge Empire. I’m Ian Stone. Neil:    I’m Neil Munro. Ian:      So today we are talking about Asbestos re-inspections.   Neil:    Yes, what is that asbestos re-inspection? Different from a survey. Ian:      Well… Exactly that, that’s what I was going to start with. Neil:    So… and usually that follow on from sort of a survey etcetera, so using base information, so you should really have an existing asbestos register. Ian:      Usually that’s from a management survey. Neil:    Yeah, could have survey information added to it. So it is basically taking the existing asbestos information. Ian:      So you know what it is, where it is, the condition that’s in and then it is re-inspecting that so a visual check, go into the location that it’s in, and looking at the material and comparing it

In this episode Neil and Ian deep dive into how to ensure you select the right asbestos contractor. Covering everything from licenses, accreditations, memberships and financial stability.   Transcript: Ian:      Welcome to Asbestos Knowledge Empire. I’m Ian Stone. Neil:    I’m Neil Munro. Ian:      So today we’re looking at contractor competence and how to check it. Neil:    Previously spoke about the [unclear – 01:12] sort of failures and stuffs of [unclear – 01:17] companies. Ian:      So this is more removal contractors, asbestos remediation, asbestos removal works, all those type of contractors. They kind of fall into two categories, don’t they, are they licensed or non-licensed? Neil:     Yeah. Ian:      Licensed contractors they are given a license from the health and safety executive to work on and with licensable asbestos materials. You need license if you’re going to potentially exceed the control limit so it’s kind of the work on the higher risk materials, higher percentage of asbestos would you say

In this episode Ian and Neil are joined by asbestos expert Paul Knights as he shares his opinion and knowledge surrounding the asbestos industry and asbestos management in general.  Paul Knights as over 20 year's experience working within the asbestos consultancy and asbestos removal industry.  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-knights-1601673b/

In this episode Neil and Ian deep dive into how to ensure you select the right asbestos surveyor. Covering everything from training, qualifications, experience to quality management systems and professional development.

In this episode Neil and Ian discuss the importance of a statements of cleanliness post non licensed asbestos works. When it should be completed, by who and what it should confirm.

In this episode Neil and Ian talk through each stage of the four stage clearance. This process must be completed for all licensed asbestos enclosure works. Find out what is required for each stage and how it is completed.

In his episode Neil and Ian explain the different types of asbestos air monitoring/testing. They discuss Background, Leakage, Reassurance, Clearance and Personal monitoring. What they are, when they are used how they are completed.

In this episode Neil and Ian discuss asbestos in boiler rooms. What are the issues surrounding the presence of asbestos insulation debris and residue. They discuss the options of full removal through to encapsulation and finally restricting access.

In this episode Neil and Ian discuss what happens to asbestos cement during a fire. What happened to the fire, it’s associated risk and best practices on how to deal with the material.

In this episode Ian and Neil outline the importance of producing specifications for asbestos removal works. Detailing the different ways to look at projects. The importance of not just looking a project on its own – which can possibly be cheaper initially but can inherit problems afterwards or just doing that small element may not be cost effective. Looking at the lifetime aspect of the works and what the dutyholder may inherit afterwards. Providing a level pricing field for asbestos contractors and ensuring you get the job that works for you.