Asbestos Reference Data
The Asbestos reference data window can be accessed by navigating to Health and Safety > Asbestos > Asbestos, or by clicking Manage Reference Data in the Tasks panel of an Asbestos Component or Asbestos Survey record.
You must have a role with the AsbestosReferenceData permission to access this window.
Refer to Managing Reference Data for further information on using reference data screens.
The following reference data is available:
Use this reference data to record activities taken against asbestos (for example: Remove, Decontaminate, Encapsulate, Label, and so on).
Use this reference data to record the details of the companies that will carry out assessments, and provide services ranging from asbestos testing and surveying to asbestos abatement and disposal activities taken against asbestos.
Use this reference data to record calendar event types for asbestos (for example: Material Risk Assessment, Sample Results, and so on).
Use this reference data to record asbestos event types, which form part of the Priority Risk Assessment, which involves calculating the risk the asbestos component represents within the environment (for example: Weekly inspection, Monthly inspection, and so on).
Use this reference data to record specific locations of asbestos (for example: adjacent to the door).
Use this reference data to record the accreditation of the Asbestos Agency. Representative samples of suspect materials collected on a management survey should be sent for laboratory identification. The laboratories should be able to demonstrate their competence to carry out bulk asbestos analysis (for example: staff training records, certificates from external training providers, testing programmes, participation in quality assurance schemes, satisfactory performance in national proficiency testing programmes, accreditation to ISO 17025 or be able to demonstrate equivalence).
Use this reference data to record material statuses (for example: Not Analysed, No Asbestos Detected, Asbestos Detected, and so on). These form part of the Material Risk assessments, which are used to establish the relative ability of various types of Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs) to release fibres into the air, should they be disturbed.
Use this reference data to record the frequency of the recommended actions (that is: activities taken against asbestos, such as checking and removing it).
Use this reference data to record the methods of removing asbestos (for example: Dry Stripping, Controlled Wet Stripping, High Pressure Water Jetting, and Air Management for Hot Stripping).
Use this reference data to enter the new details for any of the Risk Type categories, which are used when completing the Priority Risk and Material Risk Assessments.
The four main parameters which will determine the amount of fibre release from an Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) when subject to a standard disturbance are:
Product Type
The extent of damage or deterioration
Surface treatment
Asbestos type
Each parameter is scored as high = 3, medium = 2 or low = 1; two categories also allow a nil score.
The value assigned to each of the four parameters is added together to give a total score of between 2 and 12. Presumed or strongly presumed asbestos-containing materials are scored as crocidolite (3), unless analysis of similar samples from the building shows a different asbestos type, or if there is a reasoned argument that another type of asbestos was almost always used. Materials with assessment scores of 10 or more are regarded as having a high potential to release fibres if disturbed. Scores of between 7 and 9 are regarded as having a medium potential and between 5 and 6 a low potential. Scores of 4 or less have a very low potential to release fibres. Non-asbestos materials are not scored. Based on the risk score, a coloured banner with the risk status at the top of the asbestos component assists in visually identifying which components pose the highest risk. The risk band colours may be adjusted in the asbestos reference data section.
Use this reference data to record methods employed to obtain samples (for example: bulk sampling, wipe testing, air monitoring and so on).
Use this reference data to record standard text that can be written and inserted into a survey record.
Use this reference data to record how a survey can be undertaken (for example: visual).
Use this reference data to record the types of surveys to be carried out.
This reference data is shared with the Condition module.
Use this reference data to record approved surveying agencies.
Use this reference data to record approved surveying commissioners.
