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For a four month duration in 2014 a demolition asbestos survey was undertaken on behalf of Cape plc at the Polimeri Europa UK Ltd site in Hardley on the outskirts of Southampton. The project involved undertaking demolition asbestos surveys of all buildings on site that are due to be demolished due to the closure of the plant.
Scope
Envirochem attended the site in Segensworth and alongside the site supervisor identified areas where employees could be exposed to inhalable and respirable dusts, volatile organic compounds and oil mists. Airbox sampling pumps were set up in static locations and on employees and SKC charcoal passive sampling badges were also set up on employees in areas where there is likely to be exposure to volatile organics. Oil mist filters are weighed gravimetrically and washed with cyclohexane, dried and reweighed to determine if any oil is present.
The results of the occupational hygiene assessment can be used to inform employers as to whether specific personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for their employees to work safely in these conditions and to be used as part of a control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) assessment.
Three teams of highly skilled and experienced asbestos surveyors carried out intrusive demolition asbestos surveys of all buildings due to be demolished on the Polimeri Europa site. The survey was undertaken over a four month duration beginning in April 2014 and completing in July 2014. A high number of highly skilled asbestos surveying staff where utilised on site on a daily basis throughout the project to ensure that the tight timescales involved were adhered to and the project was completed on time. Another key element of the project was liaising very closely with the client to ensure they were fully aware and involved at all stages and therefore the project was planned and completed in the most effective manner for all parties. This careful planning allowed the survey reports to be issued to meet the requirements of the client. The reports also included various additional information above that required by HSE Guidance Note HSG264 - Asbestos: The survey guide.