{"subTitle":"There is an absolute duty to manage asbestos on a non-domestic premises and the two documents help explain that simply and clearly and provide a tool to record your management system. Most of the time it does not involve an expensive process of taking it all way but instead just common sense and care.","backgroundImage":{"url":null,"caption":null,"type":null,"size":0,"width":0,"height":0,"altText":null},"backgroundColour":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFS120352\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E(Published November 2024, replacing July 2021).\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis guidance aims to clarify and standardise the approach in the way Scouting manages asbestos and Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs). 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Between 1940 to1970 it was considered as the magic mineral and used in approximately 4,000 building products. Up to 5,500 individuals per year die from Asbestos related diseases. Asbestos is only a risk to health if asbestos fibres are released into the air and then inhaled. This only needs to be a very small amount and can lead to asbestos-related diseases, mainly cancer of the lungs, chest and lining. At present there is no known cure for asbestos related diseases. 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This places a duty to manage asbestos risk in non-domestic premises on:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEvery person who has, by virtue of any contract or tenancy, an obligation in relation to the maintenance or repair of non-domestic premises or means of access to or from the premises;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOr where there is no such contract or tenancy in relation to any part of non-domestic premises, every person who has, to any extent, control of that part or means of access to or from it.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThis means that liability may be an issue for Scout Groups (the Trustees) that own their own property or hold property by virtue of a lease or licence.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe requirement to manage the risk in non-domestic premises involves identifying whether the premises contain asbestos and managing the risk from this material. Even if premises do not come under the scope of the Health and Safety at Work Act, then all members of the Scout Association have a Common Law duty to ensure that people are not put at risk. Therefore all those involved in the management, maintenance or operation of premises used by the Scout Movement must take all reasonably practicable measures to ensure that no one is exposed to asbestos fibres. 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The assessment must be reviewed immediately if there is reason to suspect that it is no longer valid or if there has been a significant change in the premises.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EPrepare and implement a system to manage any risks. The premises should be monitored on a regular basis and all findings recorded. Any ACMs left in situ should be labelled and monitored to ensure that their condition has not worsened.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf a decision is made to leave the ACM or presumed ACM that is in good condition in place, then it is particularly important that regular checks are made on its condition. Also record all locations that you have been unable to check, so that any contractors or anyone likely to disturb the material is reminded that they must check if they work in that area.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIt\u0027s essential that you make the location of ACM known to everyone who needs to know, so that they do not inadvertently disturb or damage it. 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If they fail to comply with their statutory duty, the Trustees may find themselves in a situation of difficulty in so much as there may be an asbestos risk. One solution could be to ask the persons in charge to share the cost of such a survey with all the regular partners. The worst case scenario may be to have to find alternative compliant premises.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EFunding\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u0027re finding it difficult to find the funds to pay for the initial survey or subsequent removal of asbestos, please \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:fundraising@scouts.org.uk\u0022 title=\u0022Fundraising email address\u0022\u003Econtact the Fundraising team\u003C/a\u003E at Gilwell Park for advice. 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