Asbestos in Schools
Asbestos was extensively used as a building material in the UK from the 1950s through to the mid-1980s. It was used for a variety of purposes, typically fireproofing and insulation. Any building built before 2000 (houses, factories, offices, schools, hospitals etc) can contain asbestos.
System buildings (for example CLASP, SCOLA, SEAC, MACE, ONWARD) constructed during the period 1945 -1980 were widely used for the construction of school premises. These buildings can have structural columns fire proofed with asbestos containing materials (ACMs).
In 2007 a ‘CLASP’ working group was set up to advise on the potential asbestos fibre release in CLASP and other similar system built schools.
The HSE provide Guidance on the management of asbestos in system build premises and this was published in 2007.
Allan Dyson Asbestos provide a full range of Asbestos Services for Schools and Academies from Asbestos Surveys to Asbestos Removal. We can provide Asbestos Consultancy and expertise to ensure that your School or Academy is safe and secure for staff and students.
More from the HSE.
Duty to manage asbestos
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 includes the ‘duty to manage asbestos’ in non-domestic premises. The responsibility falls to the duty holder. In many cases, this is the person or organisation that has clear responsibility for the maintenance or repair of non-domestic premises.
Inspection initiatives in schools
In 2009/10 and 2010/11 HSE undertook sample inspections in the education sector to assess duty holder’s compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. The findings of these initiatives have been published.
For more information on Asbestos in Schools visit the HSE web site or contact Allan Dyson Asbestos on 0800 988 5010.
