ASBESTOS TESTING, SURVEYING AND TRAINING SERVICES

Leftfield Environmental comprises of a group of industry leading specialists with many years of experience within all aspects of asbestos related consultancy and testing activities.

Our consultants understand the wide variety of requirements our clients have with regards to asbestos consultancy and testing, we deliver high quality services to both private and public sector clients throughout the UK and Channel Islands.

We hold accreditation to ISO17025:2017 (UKAS number 4707) to carry out a wide range of asbestos analytical services such as identification of asbestos in material samples (bulk identification) and the evaluation of airborne asbestos fibre levels.

We also hold accreditation to ISO17020:2012 (UKAS number 6998) to under take asbestos management, refurbishment and pre-demolition surveys.

ASBESTOS-DUTY TO MANAGE

Asbestos was extensively used as a building material in the UK from the 1950s through to the mid-1980s. It was used for a variety of purposes and was ideal for fireproofing and insulation. Any building built before 2000 (houses, factories, offices, schools, hospitals etc) can contain asbestos.

The inhalation of Asbestos fibres can cause life threatening diseases such as mesothelioma and lung cancer.

It is currently the biggest occupational killer in the UK and currently accounts for around 4,000 deaths a year nationwide.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 place strict obligations on employers to manage asbestos risks in the workplace, and on other duty holders to manage asbestos risks in non-domestic premises. We are able to produce tailor made asbestos management solutions and training courses as well as offering advice about exactly what needs to be done to meet the requirements of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.