Posted By paul holbrook my problem is i run a rubbish clearance company and we did a shop clearance this week where part of the job was removing a suspended cieling. i was told the cieling was installed in the early 80's and i asked wether it was asbestos. the client stated that he has a survey of the building done and that is was not asbestos. we continued with the job and have finished working there, however when i got home a family memeber has seen the cieling tiles on my van and said that he thinks that they ARE asbestos!!!! i am now very very worried about health issues of myslef and the people that i had working with me!! can somebody give me some advice on getting the material checked out as i have saved a piece in a jar??? i am in bristol by the way. thanks paul

Posted By paul holbrook does anyone know where i can the piece that i have kept checkd out to see if it IS asbestos?

Posted By CFT Paul Not overly helpful to your current situation, but for the future if such an issue comes up and the 'client' states he has had an inspection, then please request that the (probably)type two survey is passed to you for further consideration. If the area remains safe then the survey will confirm this to be so. CFT

Posted By MAK Note, at some point in your situation, one of the dutyholders on this project/site has reviewed the Type 2 report and deemed there to be no asbestos associated with the scope of works at the location. However from experience, I can tell you that every type 2 report needs to be reviewed very carefully for example, I recently read a project survey report in which a dutyholder (not H&S) cut and pasted an extract section of the asbesto Type 2 report and concluded there was no asbestos present. A bold statment. however, I reviewed the extract and lo and behold there were only 4 samples shown, demonstrated from a large office block, which had actually had samples taken, 3/4 were ceiling voids (not the only area to be affected by intrusive works associated with the current project). the other entry was also not relevant to the current scope of works. I advise you in addition to getting the sample you've retained tested. also double check the literature you have been issued i.e the statment saying there is no asbestos and retain for future reference. Unfortunately everyone involved on your works had a duty of care to manage asbestos and hopefully you will have checked additional records as you commenced works on site (if you are the principal contractor), and complied with other requirements as necessary Please considering reviewing your current working procedures to limit future exposure. good luck

Posted By Tracey C Hi Paul I have a phone number of an asbestos company that travel around the UK. They take samples and give you a report within 24 hours, but the lady i deal with is brilliant and she can spot asbestos a mile off! Give me a call on 0161 909 3462 if you want her mobile number. Cheers T

Posted By Dave Wilson The ONLY way to tell if a product contains asbestos is to get it analysed by a UKAS accredited analytical company - look in yellow pages for your area. Asbestos ceiling tiles 'Heavy' methinks not, this is a lightweight low density product which historically could contain up to 40% Amosite (brown) and was banned in 1985! Get it sampled!

Posted By Dave Wilson If any one has any queries regarding different types of asbestos materials you can download MDHS 100 Surveying, sampling and assessment of asbestos containing materials from the HSE website for free in .pdf and in this it gives you the majority of building products and the type of asbestos which it was generally made with as well as how to sample and survey. Nearly all ACM's have at one time been made with or a mixture of blue, brown and white. so check it out!! its free!

Posted By A. Fergusson Try Westward Insulation, good on Asbestos removal and control and based in Bristol