Asbestos Survey Case Studies

Asbestos Found – Commercial Warehouse Survey

Location: Commercial Site – Stoke-on-Trent
Survey Type: Management Asbestos Survey
Conducted by: Pinnacle Asbestos Solutions

Pinnacle Asbestos Solutions recently carried out a comprehensive management asbestos survey at a commercial warehouse facility in Stoke-on-Trent. The purpose of this survey was to identify, as far as reasonably practicable, the presence and condition of any asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within the premises.

During the inspection, several materials confirmed or presumed to contain asbestos were identified, pending analysis by a UKAS-accredited laboratory. These included:

• Cement guttering and corrugated roof sheets (over-clad)
  
  

• Asbestos insulating board (AIB) packers – including one badly damaged and unsealed piece with loose debris observed being swept aside by a member of staff
  
  

• Mastic sealants
  
  

• Damp-proof course
  
  

• Other structural components and building materials
  
  

The damaged and disturbed AIB posed an immediate health and safety concern due to the potential release of asbestos fibres. The incident also highlighted the importance of staff awareness and training in asbestos safety.

This case underscores why asbestos management surveys are essential for owners and operators of older commercial and industrial properties. Proactive inspection helps ensure compliance with Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and safeguards the health of staff, contractors, and visitors.

If you manage a warehouse, office, or industrial site, a thorough asbestos survey is not just best practice – it is a legal requirement and a crucial part of responsible property management.