Posted By Paul Durkin Hi All, We have in our policy a commitment to re-survey every 3years.However,I cannot find this in the ACOP(regs4/6/7)? Can anyone tell me if this comes from good practice or some guidance I have forgotten? We also have a risk rating score which advises a re-inspection after 5years or on reported damage if the score is 13-10,slight conflict. Regards,Paul

Posted By Dave Wilson Just read your posting again, from what you say it may be that this has been put in by the surveying company so that you will have to resurvey and they may get the business or it may mean 'inhouse inspection'. If, as part of your Asbestos Plan is to report damage and to look at any ACM's you have for wear and tear, that's a differnet matter, as if the ACM has suffered wear and tear then you will have to make a decision on how you will manage that. this will depend on the type of material, type of fibre, the potential for fibre release, the potential for people to inhale the dust and obviously the cost implications to manage. Label,Repair, encapsulate, remove etc however your asbestos plan and 'Emergency' actions if ACM's are disturbed should spell this out, it then becomes a management decision on what you do next! From a purely selfish point of view, I would remove, (make my company money, Being up front here) however it then makes your Asbestos management plan easy - We have no Asbestos in relation to the resources, time, effort, money invested in managing it for however many years. (The HSE recommendations are if it is good nic, leave and manage) The inspections you carry out on your ACM should note the condition at the time of the visual inspection and it is a good idea to take photos and update your plan at least annually, this may be more frequent depending on location, type of ACM, Fibre etc. for all you people out there the HSE and particularily LA EHO are actively training now on what Reg 4 means and what to look for when they inspect your premises. email me if you want any more info mate. (foc of course)

Posted By Dave Wilson remember mate there is NO requirement to resurvey as if it was done correct in the first place then all you have to do is manage any ACM's yu have a resurvey will not do this for you.