Members of the FAAM Committee will outline the key issues for FAAM Members to consider arising from the HSE consultation. Particular focus will be on how the standards of asbestos surveying can be improved and the importance of professional accreditation.

The consultation aims to seek stakeholders’ views on three proposals:

• To ensure the independence and impartiality of roles in the four-stage clearance process to further minimise the risk of exposure from asbestos to workers and building users after the removal of asbestos
• To drive up the standard of asbestos surveys to ensure dutyholders have the information they need to safely manage asbestos risks
• To clarify the type of work that constitutes work with asbestos known as Notifiable Non-Licensed Work (NNLW)”

Agenda:

• Sara Mason - Chair
• Kevin Bampton - Outlines the context of the consultation and draft FAAM response
• Nick Garland - Consultation point 1
• Sara Mason - Consultation point 2
• Garry Burdett - Consultation point 3
• Member Q&A

HSE seeks views on proposals to enhance worker and public protection from asbestos exposure – HSE Media Centre

Legislative and guidance proposals for the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 - Health and Safety Executive - Citizen Space