Asbestos Knowledge Empire – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Neil and Ian summarise the findings presented in the recent National Audit Office report on the condition of school buildings.

They explore the startling reality that many school buildings, particularly those beyond their estimated initial design life, contain asbestos.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in public health, education policy, and the ongoing challenge of asbestos management in the UK.

Read the full report - https://www.nao.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/condition-of-school-buildings.pdf

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In this episode, Neil and Ian discuss the findings presented in a recent report produced jointly by ATaC & NORAC two organisations representing the asbestos surveying sector.

The report contains some startling statistics. Neil and Ian discuss the implications of this data, shining a light on the alarming quantity of damaged asbestos especially given that the Duty to Manage regulations aim to maintain asbestos in good condition.

 To view the report: https://www.atac.org.uk/news/first-annual-data-analysis-report-into-asbestos-in-uk-buildings-published

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In this episode Neil and Ian discuss how do you manage asbestos if it’s left in place. What should you do and what you need to consider when leaving asbestos in place. Get help with asbestos - https://www.acorn-as.com

In this episode Ian and Neil discuss the six things you need to know when reviewing your asbestos information.

1) Historical information - what information do we mean

2) Survey reports - what determines a good report 

3) Removal paperwork - what have you got what story does it tell 

4) What are you doing with all of this information and how to record it

5) Review of the findings - look at it overall and pinpoint holes

6) What next - plan and prioritise asbestos issues you have info on and sites where you don’t have info on.

In this episode Ian and Neil discuss the requirements of Regulation 5 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 – Identification of the presence of asbestos.

If you are a dutyholder , contractor or client find out what your requirement are under this important regulation.

In this episode Ian and Neil discuss what contractors undertaking asbestos non licensed works must have to comply with the asbestos regulations and if air monitoring is a requirement whilst undertaking these works.

Ian and Neil are joined by Michelle Niziol as she shares her view of asbestos within the property and investment arena. Highlighting the lack of understanding experienced by investors and property developers.

Michelle is a hugely successful bussiness women and is recognised as one of the UK’s leading property and finance specialists. Providing regular commentary for The Telegraph, Financial Times, Guardian and Daily Mail. She also has her own columns in industry magazines, such as What Mortgage. 

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Join Neil and Ian on location within a typical ex-local authority house. In this episode they talk through some of the common asbestos materials that you can expect to find within these types of properties.

If you’re a property owner, property investor, trades person or DIYer carrying out works in domestic properties this is a must listen.

In this episode Ian and Neil are joined by asbestos expert Yvette Liening as she shares her opinion and knowledge surrounding the asbestos industry and asbestos management in general. Yvette Liening is the Senior Asbestos Officer for Coventry City Council.

In this episode Ian and Neil provide a brief overview of what happens to asbestos waste following removal.