Policy • Training • Compliance

Asbestos Health & Safety Consultancy

Understanding your legal obligations as a duty holder under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 can be complex. We provide clear, practical health and safety consultancy — from writing asbestos management policies to training your maintenance staff and reviewing your existing compliance position.

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Know Your Obligations

Who Has a Duty to Manage Asbestos — and What Does That Mean?

Under Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone who owns, occupies, manages, or is otherwise responsible for the maintenance of a non-domestic property built before 2000 has a legal duty to manage any asbestos present. This is not limited to large organisations — it applies equally to small landlords, leaseholders, school governors, charity trustees, and sole traders who occupy older commercial premises. The duty includes knowing what ACMs are present, assessing the risk, keeping a register, making the information available to contractors, and having a management plan. Failure to comply can result in improvement notices, prosecution, and unlimited fines. We help duty holders understand and meet every one of these obligations.

  • Duty holder identification and obligations explained in plain English
  • Written asbestos management policy and plan for your organisation
  • Staff and contractor awareness training — face-to-face or online
  • Risk assessment support and management plan review
  • Pre-works asbestos briefings for maintenance and construction contractors

Our Consultancy Services

Practical Support at Every Stage

Duty Holder Advice

We explain your legal obligations in clear, practical terms — who you are as a duty holder, what CAR 2012 requires of you, and the steps you need to take to demonstrate compliance.

Written Policies

We write bespoke asbestos management policies and plans for your organisation — compliant with CAR 2012, tailored to your specific property portfolio and operational structure.

Staff Training

Asbestos awareness training for facilities managers, maintenance staff, and contractors. We deliver face-to-face sessions on site or can recommend accredited online training courses.

Risk Assessments

We carry out or review asbestos risk assessments for planned maintenance and construction works, ensuring the right controls are in place before any contractor begins work that could disturb ACMs.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is a duty holder under CAR 2012?
Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 defines a duty holder as anyone who, by virtue of a contract or tenancy, has an obligation to maintain or repair a non-domestic building. This includes commercial landlords, property management companies, facilities managers, employers who occupy their own premises, charity trustees, school governing bodies, and housing associations. If you are responsible for the upkeep of a pre-2000 non-domestic building, you are almost certainly a duty holder.
What asbestos training do maintenance staff legally need?
Under Regulation 10 of CAR 2012, anyone who is liable to disturb asbestos through their work — or who supervises such work — must receive appropriate information, instruction, and training. For most maintenance workers and site managers, this means an accredited asbestos awareness course (Category A training). For those who carry out non-licensed asbestos work, Category B training is required. Licensed work operatives require formal Category C training. We can advise on the right training category for each role.
Do I need a written asbestos management policy?
Yes. Regulation 4 requires you to prepare and implement a written asbestos management plan that explains how you will manage ACMs in your building — including who is responsible, what the inspection schedule is, and how you will make information available to contractors. The plan must be reviewed and updated whenever necessary and shared with anyone who might disturb ACMs. We can write this policy for you or review and update an existing one.

Surrey & London

Clear Asbestos Health & Safety Advice — Exactly When You Need It

Our consultants work with property managers, facilities teams, landlords, and business owners across Surrey and London. Contact us to discuss your compliance needs.

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