The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 places a legal duty on anyone with maintenance and repair responsibilities of non-domestic premises and common areas of rented domestic premises (Ask for our “Asbestos in the Home” leaflet).

In simple terms this means that employers and landlords must:

  • Establish whether asbestos is present and where it is located
  • Assume that asbestos is present unless proved otherwise
  • Record all findings and assumptions
  • Monitor the condition of any asbestos
  • Implement plans to manage the risk from any asbestos
  • Provide information to those in contact with asbestos
 
 
  • Asbestos survey to HSE guidelines (MDHS100 Type 1,2 or3)
  • Bulk samples by UKAS accredited laboratory
  • Comprehensive & detailed survey reports & asbestos registers
  • Optional fully functioning electronic database
  • Impartial recommendations
  • Assistance with the implementation of remedial actions
  • Re-survey and report update after 12 months
   
  ACM is accredited to ISO 9001:2000 quality standards for Asbestos Surveys with specialist Building Surveyors who are qualified to undertake both Asbestos and Disability Access Audits. ACM is fully insured against all eventualities
 
 

ACM adopts a partnership approach with clients and ensures a rapid response to works instructions (often same or next day in emergency situations).

  • Preliminary unconfirmed reports within 24 hours of attending site
  • A fast turn-around of survey reports
  • Reports and documents in high quality print and electronic format
  • A dedicated Client Manager and support network to guarantee response
 
 

ACM prides itself on:

  • Consistent and competitive pricing
  • Practical and impartial advice from a professional team
 
  The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 has been enforceable since October 2004 and makes it unlawful to discriminate against Disabled Persons in connection with employment, the provision of goods, facilities and services or the disposal or management of premises.

Those directly affected by The Act are:

  • Disabled People
  • Employers
  • Service Providers
  • Landlords & Tenants
  • Building Designers

All companies and organisations are affected by The Act irrespective of numbers of people employed. Discrimination occurs when a Disabled Person is treated less favourably than someone else because of their disability, unless there is good reason.

  • Employers - are affected by Part 2 of the Act
  • Providers of Goods and Services - are affected by Part 3 of the Act
  • Free & voluntary services are also covered by Part 3 of the Act
  • DDA Audits to clients’ premises covering:

For more information follow the link to Disabled Access Audits