The role of the Asbestos Analyst
It is a legal requirement that all asbestos
analysts are UKAS accredited.
The role of the asbestos analyst during asbestos removal operations
is:-
- to carry out air monitoring both inside and outside the enclosure where
removal works are being carried out,
- to carry out personal air monitoring on removal operatives within the
enclosure,
- to carry out visual inspections and clearance air tests on completion
of the removal projects and
- to issue certification to confirm that, following asbestos removal
work, the area is fit for normal re-occupation.
Crossways strongly recommends that analytical companies be appointed to
the asbestos removal project independently and not by the designated removal
contractor.
Crossways will give guidance and recommendations for the appointment of
appropriate independent UKAS accredited analytical companies.
HSG248, published by the Health and Safety Executive, defines how analysts
must work.
Contains guidance on:
- (A) Quality assurance,
- (B) training for analysts,
- (C) bulk sampling and analysis,
- (D) air sampling and analysis,
- (E) enclosures,
- (F) site certification for reoccupation,
- (G) supervisory work,
- (H) personal protective equipment and
- (I) decontamination procedures.
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