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.
