UKATA Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs) in Buildings 2

Question 1

Under CAR 2012 Regulation 4, if the presence of asbestos in a material cannot be confirmed, what approach must the duty holder take?

Accepted Answer

Presume the material contains asbestos unless evidence shows it does not

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Assume the material is asbestos-free until proved otherwise

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Seal off the building until laboratory results are received

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Commission a visual inspection only and update records annually

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an asbestos register in a building?

Accepted Answer

To document the location, type, condition, and risk of all known or presumed ACMs

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To record all maintenance works and contractors entering the building

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To list all employees who have received asbestos awareness training

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To record the dates on which asbestos removal works were completed

Question 3

How should the condition of an asbestos-containing material be assessed during a management survey?

Accepted Answer

By visual inspection assessing damage, surface condition, and likelihood of disturbance

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By removing a sample and sending it for laboratory analysis

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By using a moisture meter to detect deterioration

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By conducting air monitoring for asbestos fibres in the vicinity

Question 4

What is the key difference between a management survey and a refurbishment and demolition (R&D) survey?

Accepted Answer

A management survey is non-intrusive; an R&D survey is fully intrusive to locate all ACMs before major works

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A management survey tests air quality; an R&D survey tests material samples

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A management survey is only required for domestic properties

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An R&D survey only covers asbestos cement products

Question 5

If asbestos floor tiles are found to be in good condition and are unlikely to be disturbed, what is usually the most appropriate management action?

Accepted Answer

Leave them in place, record them in the register, and monitor their condition

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Arrange for immediate removal by a licensed contractor

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Seal them with industrial epoxy resin immediately

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Close the entire floor to all personnel

Question 6

Who is qualified to take samples of suspected asbestos-containing materials for laboratory analysis?

Accepted Answer

A trained asbestos surveyor or licensed asbestos contractor

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Any trained in-house maintenance worker using a standard DIY kit

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The building owner or facilities manager

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A general health and safety officer

Question 7

Which of the following pieces of information must be recorded about an ACM in the asbestos register?

Accepted Answer

Location, type, extent, condition, and risk assessment

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Colour of the material only

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The date the building was constructed

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Only the name of the surveyor who found it