In this series we provide common sense advice on how to be fully compliant in the areas identified as requiring improvement within schools across Great Britain. Asbestos Registers Dutyholders are required to create a user-focussed asbestos register suitable for the occupier and building/ maintenance contractors. Of the schools visited by HSE, 95% had an accessible…

Dutyholders are required to prepare a written plan which sets out the measures for actively managing the risk from identified ACMs. Notably, the HSE’s report states these should be “specific to their school”. Between September 2022 and March 2023, HSE have undertaken a program of inspections in schools across Great Britain with the aim of…

To manage asbestos risk effectively, there must be clarity on who is responsible, and such members of staff must fully understand their role and must communicate asbestos risk to others. Roles and Responsibilities. Out of all the schools visited during this programme, 94.3% had an appointed person to deal with asbestos and in most cases…

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