Complete Asbestos Surveys were instructed to carry out an asbestos management survey for Harder Bros, a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Leeds. As part of their ongoing health and safety responsibilities, the company required a comprehensive asbestos survey to identify any asbestos-containing materials within the premises and ensure compliance with current asbestos regulations. The survey was carried out across operational industrial areas while allowing the business to continue its day-to-day activities with minimal disruption. Our findings provided the client with a clear understanding of any asbestos risks present and practical recommendations for ongoing management.
Case Study Overview
- Provided
- Asbestos Management Survey
- Client
- Harder Bros
- Location
- Leeds
- Year
- 2023
- Duration
- 4 Hours
- Cost
- £450
The Client's Challenge
Harder Bros operates from an industrial premises in Morley that has undergone various modifications and upgrades over several decades. As with many older engineering and manufacturing buildings, there was uncertainty surrounding the presence of asbestos-containing materials within historic building elements and service areas.
The client required a professional asbestos survey to help fulfil their legal duty to manage asbestos, protect staff and contractors, and ensure future maintenance works could be carried out safely. Due to the nature of the business, the survey also needed to be completed around active working areas without affecting productivity or disrupting operations.
Our Approach
We carried out a comprehensive asbestos management survey across all accessible areas of the premises, including workshop spaces, storage areas, offices, welfare facilities and external building elements.
During the inspection, suspect materials commonly associated with industrial buildings of a similar age were identified and sampled for laboratory analysis. Particular attention was given to service areas, plant locations and historic construction materials where asbestos-containing products are frequently encountered.
Samples were submitted for laboratory testing and all findings were recorded within a detailed asbestos register. Each identified material was risk assessed, photographed and included within the final survey report together with practical management recommendations tailored to the client's operational requirements.
The survey was completed safely and efficiently while allowing the engineering facility to remain fully operational throughout the inspection process.
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Samples Taken
2,500m²
Area Surveyed
£450
Cost
48 Hours
Report Turnaround
Positive Outcome
The completed survey provided Harder Bros with a clear and compliant understanding of the asbestos risks present within their premises. Any identified asbestos-containing materials were assessed and documented, allowing the business to implement suitable management measures and maintain compliance with asbestos legislation.
With an up-to-date asbestos register, asbestos management plan and clear recommendations in place, the client can now confidently manage future maintenance activities, contractor visits and refurbishment works while ensuring the safety of employees and visitors. The survey also demonstrated the company's proactive approach to workplace health and safety, helping support ongoing compliance and operational planning.