The session in split into two parts (if you book a place you are welcome to stay for both elements or leave after the first session).

Session one: Asbestos Management (including risk assessment) - 2.00-3.30pm 

Regulation 4 - what is it, where it applies and where it doesn't

• What do I have to do to comply – in brief…

Once inside peoples' homes

• What now? Do I not have to manage asbestos here?

• What about when repairs are needed?

 Ongoing responsibilities

• Re-inspections
• Removals
• Training
• Informing the tenants?

Essentially we will cover the differences between responsibilities under law within the non-domestic areas of your business and how they differ from the responsibilities (sometimes under law) to the domestic aspects of your business.

 

Session two: Asbestos Management in Domestic Dwellings - 3.30-4.30pm 

What do the Regulations say about managing asbestos in peoples’ homes?

• What do I have to do to comply – in brief…

Once inside peoples' homes – beyond the front door

• What does asbestos risk look like in the home environment?

• What should landlords be doing to minimise risk to tenants and staff from asbestos in the home?

Repairs & Maintenance in the home

• Considerations for staff and contractors

Planned & Investment Programmes

• What should be considered before works start?

 Ongoing responsibilities

• Re-inspections – yes or no?

• Removing asbestos – what should be removed?

Informing the tenants of the presence of asbestos

• Should we be telling them about asbestos

• Possible civil litigation?

Essentially we will cover the responsibilities you hold as a landlord (including under law) to the domestic aspects of your business and ensuring the safety of tenants, employees, contractors and others.