Asbestos Removal For Schools
For over 30 years, Reddish Vale has been providing safe, compliant and effective asbestos removal for schools across Great Britain.
- Full members of ARCA & ACAD.
- Multi-discipline, family-run business.
- Covering 90+ areas across Great Britain.
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE) license holders for asbestos removal since 1985.
Get in touch with our team for a free quick quote from our licensed asbestos removal specialists.
“Anyone who has responsibility for the maintenance and/or repair of non-domestic premises, including schools, is a ‘dutyholder’. For the majority of schools, the dutyholder will be the employer.”
~ The Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
Where is Asbestos Found in Schools?
According to online health and safety training provider, i2Comply, asbestos is still present in around 80% of UK schools. The HSE states some of the most common places to find asbestos in schools includes, but is not limited to:
- Asbestos lagging used as thermal insulation on pipes and boilers
- Sprayed asbestos used for thermal insulation, fire protection, partitioning and ducts
- Asbestos-Insulating Board (AIB) used for fire protection, thermal insulation, partitioning and ducts
- Some ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles
- Cement roofing and guttering
- Textured coatings, e.g. Asbestos in Artex
How Dangerous is Asbestos in Schools?
If asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) present within the fabric of the building are in a good condition, and have regular compliance checks carried out to identify potential deterioration, the exposure level will remain very low.
However, if you are the employer or dutyholder at a school that was built before the year 2000, or is due to undergo scheduled maintenance, repair, or construction activities, ACMs can become disturbed as a result of this, which can pose serious health risks – ranging from mesothelioma and asbestosis, to lung cancer and pleural disease.
According to the HSE, school caretakers are particularly at risk due to the nature of their work, e.g. drilling and fixing. Similarly, other contractors may be at risk while undertaking maintenance or installation work.
As an integral element of the UK’s education sector, it is vital that the risk of asbestos in schools is handled safely, efficiently and compliantly. This is where our licensed asbestos removal specialists can help you.
Licensed Asbestos Removal For Schools
Not only is Reddish Vale a full member of both ARCA & ACAD, but we have also been licensed by the HSE for asbestos removal since 1985. As an accredited asbestos removal company, our skilled team of experts has built up over 30 years of experience working across a multitude of sectors, including Construction & Demolition, Commercial, Education, Government, Industrial and Leisure.
If you are the employer or dutyholder of a school in the UK and the presence of asbestos has been confirmed within your premises, get in touch with our asbestos removal contractors today to ensure your school remains safe for students and staff, as well as compliant with the latest asbestos regulations.
Get A Free Asbestos Removal Quote
Here at Reddish Vale, our team of licensed asbestos specialists has been providing safe, effective and compliant asbestos removal for schools for over 30 years. As a company, we are committed to supporting dutyholders across Great Britain with ensuring their legal obligations are fulfilled, and guaranteeing that their building remains safe for all users. For the HSE’s list of FAQs regarding asbestos management in schools, please click here.
If you suspect your school may contain asbestos, or the presence of asbestos has already been identified via a survey, contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote today.
Alongside Asbestos Removal, we also provide a wide range of bespoke asbestos, deconstruction, lead paint, and mercury management services that can be tailored to properties of any size or sector, including Asbestos Remediation, Asbestos Identification, Soft Strip Demolition, Lead Paint Management and Mercury Abatement. Our dedicated team is able to service Manchester, Lancashire, Yorkshire and the Midlands, as well as many other areas across the UK.
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