Asbestos Inspections, Inventories and Risk Assessments
Asbestos was widely used in roof sheeting, ceilings, pipe lagging, floor tiles and brake linings, and it is still present in many South African buildings built before the ban. When it is disturbed, the fibres are invisible and no level of exposure is considered safe. Asbestos exposure is linked to asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Strat Environment has been helping South African workplaces stay safe and compliant since 2017. You receive your full report within 14 days of the site visit.
Who needs it. The Asbestos Abatement Regulations, 2020, made under the OHS Act, require owners and employers of premises where asbestos may be present to:
- Identify the asbestos and record its location in an asbestos inventory
- Carry out a risk assessment
- Draw up a management plan
- Ensure that any work on asbestos follows the required procedures, including air monitoring by an Approved Inspection Authority where the regulations call for it
What Strat Environment does. We inspect your premises, identify materials suspected of containing asbestos, and arrange bulk sample analysis. We then assess the condition and risk of each material and compile or update your asbestos inventory. Strat Environment is independent, so if asbestos is found we recommend the next steps and you appoint a registered asbestos contractor to encapsulate or remove it.
What you receive:
- An asbestos inspection report with photographs and locations
- An asbestos inventory
- A risk assessment
- Management plan recommendations
Why choose Strat Environment. We are an accredited AIA with HPCSA and SAIOH-registered staff, and we give independent advice because we do not profit from removal.
FAQ
Does my building need an asbestos inventory?
If asbestos-containing materials may be present, which is common in older buildings, the regulations require you to keep an inventory.
Do you remove asbestos?
No. Only registered asbestos contractors may remove it. Strat Environment provides independent inspection, assessment and monitoring.
Which regulations apply?
The Asbestos Abatement Regulations, 2020 under the OHS Act 85 of 1993.
How long does an inspection take?
That depends on the size of the site.
Arrange an asbestos inspection with Strat Environment. Call (012) 752 8841.