Case Study: Asbestos Removal for Major Construction Company in Warrington
Location: Warrington Services Used: Asbestos Removal
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Removing over 200 tonnes of asbestos for a North West construction firm
BLS Asbestos Limited was contracted by one of their existing clients, a major UK Construction company securing new business in the North West. The scheme has been driven forward by Warrington Borough Council and development companies for completion in 2019.
When fully completed the development will provide 400 new permanent jobs in the leisure, retail and restaurant sectors.
The works consisted of
BLS Asbestos Limited removing and disposing of asbestos containing materials to numerous individual premises. The works spanned 10 weeks and included the removal and disposal of:
AIB panels to high level external soffits
Artex to internal plasterboard bulkheads and beam cladding
AIB ceiling panels
Asbestos floor screed
Galbestos cladding to external fascias
Floor tiles and bitumen adhesive
AIB door beading and transom panels
Cement roof tiles and internal ceiling panels
Contaminated rubble
Overall, approximately 221 tonnes of asbestos waste was removed and disposed of during this project.
Project Management and Safety Controls
ASB5 and ASBNNLW1 notifications were prepared and issued to the HSE for each site location. All work areas were segregated from other site personnel using physical barriers and asbestos enclosures, which were maintained under negative pressure throughout the works.
In addition to the inherent asbestos risks, several non-asbestos hazards were identified, including work at height, manual handling, hand–arm vibration, live mechanical and electrical services, and nearby demolition activities. Each risk was carefully assessed and mitigated by means of site-specific risk assessments, with suitable method statements prepared for every work location.
A UKAS-accredited analytical consultancy was appointed to carry out independent clearances of all work areas and issue certificates of reoccupation to the client, enabling demolition works to proceed safely.
Despite additional ACMs being identified during demolition, BLS successfully increased labour resources and completed the works within the agreed programme.