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Redhills is one of the UK’s leading asbestos and environmental consultancies.
We have produced this document to answer the following asbestos related questions.
- What is the health risk from exposure to asbestos?
- What is the Control of Asbestos Regulations?
- What is the ‘duty to manage’ and who has it?
- What kinds of building are affected by asbestos regulations?
- How do I become asbestos compliant?
- What is an asbestos management survey and do I need one?
- What is an asbestos register?
- We are planning to refurbish or demolish some buildings do I need a survey?
- What are my responsibilities in relation to asbestos training?
- What should I do if someone has disturbed and damaged asbestos?
- Where is asbestos found in buildings?
For answers to all these questions, download the document here.
LOCATION
Address:
2nd Floor
Holinwood Business Centre
Albert Street
Oldham
OL8 3QL
Contact: 0161 684 2333
BACKGROUND
Redhills first opened an office in the North of England in 2006. The office was developed in Leeds and due to client base and staff home locations the office was moved to Manchester in 2008. Due to expansion of the client base and workforce and our Manchester Office becoming the regional centre for our other Northern Offices in Newcastle and Scotland in 2011 we moved the office to a larger location with space to set up a laboratory which facilitates further expansion.
In May 2011 we achieved UKAS Accreditation for our bulk analysis laboratory. The office is run by an experienced team and continues to grow, servicing both a mature existing client base and a new developing client base.
SERVICES
We deliver the following services from the Manchester Office:‐
NEWCASTLE OFFICE
Address: Suite 1 Hubbway Business Centre, Bassington Lane, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 8AD
Contact: 01670 700907 newcastle@redhills.co.uk
BACKGROUND
Redhills Newcastle Office was opened in 2009 primarily to facilitate a large rail contract within the North East. Over the past two years as our reputation has grown within the region we have begun to secure a larger client base and increased the number of staff within the region. In 2011 we moved offices to support this growth and aid the expansion of the office.
With a strong management team based in Newcastle with in excess of 30 years combined experience. Working within a number of different sectors within the region including, Rail, Local Authority, Education, Industrial and Financial our aspiration is to continue to expand both the client base and number of consultants within the region.
SCOTTISH OFFICE
LOCATION
Address: Caledonia House
Thornliebank Industrial Estate
Thornliebank
Glasgow
G46 8JT
Contact: 0141 270 8070
BACKGROUND
Redhills have been conducting works within Scotland for the past 8 years for our National Client Base. 2009 saw a number of contract wins in Scotland prompting a team of staff to be employed in Scotland working as home workers to facilitate contracts.
In 2010 due to further contract wins and strategic growth plans for the business a new office was opened. Within several months the resources within the office have substantially increased and the client base has grown and matured. The office facilitates a number of framework contracts as well as working with a large number of ad hoc and reactive works and supporting our National Contracts. We continue to grow this office and recruit within the Region. The office provides asbestos consultancy services throughout Scotland.
MIDLANDS OFFICE
BACKGROUND
Redhills Midland office opened in 2003 after a number of successful contract wins in the region. Our core staff worked with a stable client base for a number of years meeting the requirements of both local and national clients. In 2010 larger offices were moved into within the same property to support additional staff that were employed in the region to facilitate new contract wins.
The office facilitates a number of Framework Contracts in a number of sectors including University of Reading, University of Cambridge, Sainsbury’s, Screwfix, Specsavers and Birmingham City Council. The office continues to look for key areas of growth and additional staff will be brought in to facilitate this where required.
WALES AND WESTERN OFFICE
LOCATION
Address: Conway House
St Mellon’s Business Park
Fortran Road
St Mellon’s
Cardiff
CF3 0EY
Contact: 02920 369 030
BACKGROUND
Redhills, Wales and Western Office originally opened in Chepstow in 2000. As the resources within the office expanded and the office begun to secure more work there was a need to increase the office size and we moved offices into office accommodation at Conway House.
On 31st October 2006 we gained UKAS accreditation for this office. In 2010 we moved into a larger unit at the same site and a laboratory for the analysis of bulk samples accredited to ISO 17025 was opened with a full time laboratory analyst facilitating sample analysis across Midlands, Wales and the West. The office has a firm client base managing both local and national contracts and offers both planned and reactive works across Wales and the South West of England.
SECTOR – Industrial
SERVICE – Asbestos Assessment
Background
A distribution centre based in the North West of England occupying a former asbestos processing factory. This global distribution company is committed to managing asbestos in its non-domestic properties. Following a review of a third party asbestos survey several areas containing high-risk asbestos containing materials were identified.
The client recognises and is committed to providing a safe working environment for all employees and complying with current UK asbestos regulations. The challenge facing this distributer was to assess the scale and nature of the problem quickly in order to take the appropriate action whilst maintaining a distribution facility working to strict stock movement deadlines.
Project Details
Redhills were employed to carry out an urgent review of all asbestos information pertinent to the sites and make recommendations. A Principal Consultant was able to attend site within a few hours of the initial instruction.
SECTOR - Banking
SERVICE – Asbestos Consultancy Services
Background
As with all retail groups, high street banks have many and varied compliance requirements in relation to asbestos. The Bank have appointed Redhills as their approved asbestos consultant for the past 3 years.
This contract encompasses all aspects of asbestos management including Management and Refurbishment / Demolition surveys, annual re-inspections and air monitoring. The portiolio covered within the remit of the contract includes not only all the high street branches but all commercial office premises and warehousing locations nationwide.
The contract also extends to working directly for their sub-contractors for the ongoing branch redevelopment programme.
Project Details
The Bank contract works in two distinct ways. Firstly, operating directly for the Bank to assist their day to day compliance with Regularion 4 “The Duty to Manage” of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR 2006). This element of the contract involves carrying out planned and programmed Management and Re-inspecrion surveys across large numbers of branches. These surveys are conducted discreetly during opening hours whilst not disturbing branch operations.
SECTOR – Retail
SERVICE – Compliance Management
Background
A national traditional retail supermarket operator with a large portfolio of properties throughout the UK.
This UK retailer is committed to managing asbestos in its non-domestic properties and provides a safe working & shopping environment for both its employees and the large numbers of the general public who shop within its stores.
The challenge facing retailers of this scale is to comply with current UK asbestos regulations whilst maintaining optimal trading conditions in a highly competitive market place.
The portfolio we work within has over 600 properties throughout the UK, varying in size, age and construction.
Project Details
The contract was secured in 2009 following a robust selection programme. Works commenced with immediate effect starting with a thorough planning stage. Following this initial review Redhills commenced with the commencement of the high priority stores in phase 1 of a large scale nationwide survey programme.
The full Asbestos Compliance case study is available to download here
About Redhills
Redhills is part of the Silverdell PLC Group of companies We work with major organisations in the UK whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation. Redhills provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on asbestos management and compliance monitoring. Which means that our Clients know their interests are always protected.
For further information please visit www.redhills.co.uk
Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk
Subscribe to our asbestos surveyors guide blog here
Asbestos Surveys
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 requires a suitable assessment of asbestos to be undertaken that incorporates both identification and assessment.
A key stage in managing asbestos is to identify the location, type, condition and extent of any ACM’s. This can be achieved by carrying out an asbestos survey.
Do I need an Asbestos Survey?
If you are a duty holder with responsibility for buildings constructed pre-2000 you will probably need a Management Survey to assist in the mangement of asbestos (and protection of your employees health).
Or, If you are set to undertake any refurbishment or demolition works, you need to have a Refurbishment and Demolition Survey carried out before works commence.
Download the product summary document to find out more about our asbestos surveying services.
About Redhills
Redhills is part of the Silverdell PLC Group of companies We work with major organisations in the UK whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation. Redhills provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on asbestos management and compliance monitoring. Which means that our Clients know their interests are always protected.
For further information please visit www.redhills.co.uk
Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk
Subscribe to our asbestos surveyors guide blog here
Do I need Asbestos Testing?
If you are uncertain whether a material contains asbestos it should be tested if it is likely to be disturbed. A sample of the material can be taken and tested for asbestos fibres.
If you are set to undertake an asbestos removal project you may require air testing. For licensable asbestos removal a 4-Stage Clearance air test is mandatory. Air testing may also be conducted for reassurance purposes or to assess exposure.
For more information about our Asbestos Analytical & Consultancy services, download the product summary sheet here:
About Redhills
Redhills is part of the Silverdell PLC Group of companies We work with major organisations in the UK whose executives have a duty to protect people, assets and reputation. Redhills provides peace of mind through its Specialist Environmental Support Services, majoring on asbestos management and compliance monitoring. Which means that our Clients know their interests are always protected.
For further information please visit www.redhills.co.uk
Further information on Silverdell Plc can be found at www.silverdell.plc.uk
Subscribe to our asbestos surveyors guide blog here
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