Asbestos registers for schools, churches and community buildings in Widnes

Older public and community buildings carry the duty to manage asbestos. What a usable register looks like and how often it needs checking.

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Asbestos registers for schools, churches and community buildings in Widnes

Schools, church halls, sports clubs and community centres in Widnes are non-domestic buildings, so if they were built before 2000 the duty to manage asbestos applies to them. Volunteers and trustees are often surprised to find it covers them too.

What a good register contains

A register lists each asbestos-containing material with its location, type, condition, a photograph and a risk score, along with the recommended action. It should be short enough for a caretaker or trustee to use, and specific enough for a contractor to find each item.

Keeping it up to date

Known materials should be re-inspected at regular intervals, usually every six to twelve months, and the register updated whenever works remove or disturb anything. Floor tiles in corridors, ceiling tiles and boards around heaters are the items most likely to deteriorate with daily use.

Telling contractors

The register is only useful if the people drilling and cutting see it. Make it part of how any job is booked, from a new light fitting to a roof repair.

Quick answers

Who is responsible in a church hall run by volunteers?

Whoever is responsible for maintaining the building — often the trustees or the managing committee.

Do we need to remove the asbestos?

Not if it is in good condition and not in the way of planned work. Managing it in place is often the safer option.