Industrial Asbestos Removal Specialists for Kirkstall
Removing licensable asbestos from Kirkstall and Leeds since 1999
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BLS Asbestos Ltd specialise in the removal of licensable asbestos from commercial and industrial settings, such as -
- Warehouse and FMCG environments
- Demolitions and renovations
- Public sector property
- Prisons
- Colleges and universities
- NHS property
- The high street and out-of-town shopping villages
Licensable asbestos is asbestos that is high risk asbestos and must be removed by a licensable contractor like BLS Asbestos Limited. Examples of licensable asbestos include -
Sprayed on coatings (limpet asbestos)
Removal work, which could disturb pipe lagging
Loose fill insulation
Asbestos millboard
Dust from asbestos containing materials, which can be extensive work
Asbestos insulation board
Why would asbestos containing materials be in my property?
Asbestos was used for decades in the construction sector across the UK because of its excellent heat resistant and insulation properties. The HSE has a good page on some of the materials that asbestos can be found in.
If you are a landlord, tenant or managing agent of your commercial property in Kirkstall then the government recommends that -
'...you may be responsible for managing asbestos, unless your contract or lease says otherwise.'
Failure to have a plan of action to remove or encapsulate the asbestos could lead to -
£20,000 fine
12 months in prison
It also doesn't matter if the property is derelict or vacant. Without a clear plan to have the asbestos containing materials dealt with, could lead to a penalty.
Health and safety certifications
Working to remove licensable asbestos in the UK requires us to have the following two licenses -
A 3-year licence (expires 9 September 2028) granted by the Health and Safety Executive to work with asbestos insulation and asbestos insulation board for the purpose of removal (licence number 991904287).
A licence to transport hazardous waste, awarded by the Environment Agency, which allows us to safely transport and dispose of the asbestos once removed. Our Waste Carriers Registration Number is CBDU180277.
We also hold several certifications from Alcumus ISOQAR, which include -
ISO 45001: 2018 - Certificate of registration of the management system for the removal of licensed and non-licensed asbestos containing materials and remediation
ISO 14001: 2015 - Certificate of registration of the management system for the removal of licensed and non-licensed asbestos containing materials and remediation
ISO 9001: 2015 - Certificate of registration of the management system for the removal of licensed and non-licensed asbestos containing materials and remediation
In addition, we take health and safety guidance from the following bodies, to ensure we always follow the latest standards and guidelines -
If you suspect you have asbestos in or around your property in Kirkstall then get in contact with us today to quote for its immediate removal.
