Who has the duty to manage asbestos?
Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 places the duty on whoever is responsible for maintenance of non-domestic premises. That often means your commercial customers — and a register you can maintain on their behalf is a service, not just an obligation.
What is the difference between material and priority assessment?
The material assessment scores how likely the material is to release fibres if disturbed. The priority assessment scores how likely it is to be disturbed, based on use and occupancy. Together they determine what action is needed, and Gaffer stores both.
What is notifiable non-licensed work?
Certain lower-risk asbestos work must be notified to the relevant enforcing authority even though it does not need a licence. The register records the notifiable flag and the notification reference so that evidence sits with the material record.
Can I keep registers for multiple customer sites?
Yes. Records are held against sites, so you can maintain a register per property for every commercial customer whose premises you manage or work in.