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?
