May 30th 2007, Ross Pearman, writing in the Contract Journal warned people of the dangers of employing asbestos removal contractors to carry out non-accredited asbestos surveys.
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service, (UKAS) is the only UK body allowed to accredit asbestos surveyors. It is concerned that these contractors who are carrying out non accredited surveys, have conflicting interests and may exaggerate the extent of any asbestos problem in order to generate removal work where removal is not necessary.
It recommends that clients use accredited surveyors, unconnected to asbestos removal companies, to carry out professional, accurate and impartial surveys.
UKAS accreditation and development manager Rob Bettinson. said "We are concerned there could be a conflict of interest with such companies."
"Currently, anyone can advertise themselves as an asbestos surveyor as far as the law is concerned - they do not need any qualifications or to demonstrate that they are competent. The onus lies with the client commissioning the surveyor to ensure that they are competent."
For the full story, click on the link below.
http://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2007/05/30/55098/clients-warned-of-risk-of-biased-asbestos-surveys.html
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