Brief Introduction to Asbestos Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral Asbestos has been mined from the ground and used as a material for the last 5,000 years There are currently over 5,000 different products that have been made using asbestos fibres 3,000 of these products have been used by the Construction Industry as Building Fabric Materials The Construction Industry have installed ACMs into buildings globally for the last 150 years Asbestos is an amazing materials which provides physical properties like no other
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Brief Introduction to Asbestos Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral
Asbestos has been mined from the ground and used as a material for the last 5,000 years
There are currently over 5,000 different products that have been made using asbestos fibres
3,000 of these products have been used by the Construction Industry as Building Fabric Materials
The Construction Industry have installed ACMs into buildings globally for the last 150 years
Asbestos is an amazing materials which provides physical properties like no other product can.
Chrysotile Asbestos(White)
Serpentine Fibre Group
Amosite Asbestos(Brown)
Amphibole Fibre Group
Crocidolite Asbestos(Blue)
Amphibole Fibre Group Actinolite Asbestos(Dark Green)
Amphibole Fibre Group
Asbestos Fibre Types All pictures are significantly magnified
for visibility
Asbestos Cement Products
Sprayed Coatings on ceilings, Walls, Beams and columns
Lagging
Loose Asbestos in ceilings and floor cavities
Textured Coating
Floor tiles, textiles and composites
Asbestos Insulating board
ACMs Can Be Found Anywhere in a Building !
Likely Occurrences of ACMs
Likely Occurrences of ACMs
Article 1. Purpose – To prevent exposure Article 2. Application – Applies to All works and
workplaces where exposure is possible Article 3. Prepared in accordance with Article 78 of
Labour Law Article 4. Definitions – Covers all 6 Fibre types 4857 Article 5. RA’s –Requirements to conduct RA for all work
liable to expose anyone to asbestos fibres Article 6. Notification of Asbestos Work to Ministry of L &
Prohibits marketing, producing and exposureRemoval, separation works are excluded
Turkey Asbestos Regulations
Article 8 Prevention of exceeding the ‘Limit Values’ or ‘Control Limit’ (Control Measures)
Article 9. Asbestos Measurements (Samples; Air Monitoring)
Article 10. Limit Value; or Control Limit Article 11. Exceeding Limit Value Article 12. Demolition; Maintenance and Repair
Work Article 13. Demolition and Removal Works Article 14. Business Plan- Plan of work or MS Article 15. Training for Asbestos Works Article 16. Removal works by the experts Article 17. General Measures. Article 18. Information to the employees or their
representatives
Turkey Asbestos Regulations
Article 19. Health Monitoring for Employees Article 20. Storing of records & Medical
Directives Article 23. Ministry may change reg with
directories if required. Article 24. This Regulation came into effect on
15th April 2006 Article 25. All regs are implemented by ministry
of L&SS.
All current Turkish Asbestos Regulation are based on the E.U Asbestos Worker Protection Directives, and are currently operational in many countries worldwide.
Turkey Asbestos Regulations
Implementing Regulation on Health and Safety Precautions Related to Carcinogens and Mutagen Substances at Work
Implementing Regulation on Health and Safety Precautions for Exposure to Asbestos at Work
Implementing Regulation on Minimum Health and Safety Requirements at Workplaces
Implementing Regulation on the Minimum Safety and Health Requirements for the Use of Work
Equipment by Workers at Work Implementing Regulation on the Use of Personal Protective
Equipment at Workplaces Implementing Regulation on Manual Handling, Implementing Regulation on Health and Safety Requirements in
Underground and in Surface Implementing Regulation on Health and Safety Requirements in
the Mineral- extracting Industries through Drilling Implementing Regulation on Occupational Health and Safety at
Temporary or Fixed-Term Employment
2009 Additions to Turkish Regulations
Continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the
quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and society at large
•The 10 Principles of CSR also provides a vehicle to enable suitable controls to be in place for asbestos, asbestos management is affectively part of the responsibility to protect employees from risks.
•Many major international companies and key organisations have already confirmed there support and commitment to CSR
•Asbestos exposure risks form part of the buildings safety inspections and should be professionally assessed in order to identify the risks
•Alongside other forthcoming regulatory controls companies will find it increasing difficult to avoid having to manage asbestos correctly in line with World Health Organisation recommended methods.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
‘The World Bank’ – Good Practice Note – Asbestos 2009
The World Bank Avoids Asbestos in New Construction
&Warns of Hazards of Installed Asbestos !
The World Bank has issued a Good Practice Note, Asbestos: Occupational and Community Health Issues. The note outlines the health risks related to exposure to asbestos, lists resources on international good practices to minimize these risks, and describes some of the available alternatives to asbestos-containing products.
The note advises that it is good practice to minimize the health risks associated with asbestos products by avoiding their use in new construction and renovation and, if installed asbestos-containing materials are encountered, by using internationally recognized standards and best practices to deal with them.
It notes that the Bank expects borrowers and other clients to use alternative materials whenever feasible.
UK: Wear Valley District Council fined £18,000 at Darlington Magistrates Court - also ordered to pay
£7,722 costs.
USA: Contractors jailed for asbestos crimes
LCH Contracts Ltd of Great Burstead, Billericay, Essex fined £70,000 and costs of £13,821.00.
Roger Lavender authorised the unlicensed removal of the identified asbestos and instructed his own
employees to carry out the work. £6,666 and ordered to pay costs of £11,039.88 at Shrewsbury Crown
Court
To date, asbestos litigation has forced more than 70 companies into bankruptcy, costing an
estimated 60,000 jobs, a 25 percent decrease in the value of workers’ and significant losses for
shareholders. This is bad for workers, companies and the economy.
Asbestos Prosecutions
Asbestos liability looks to be one of the largest problems ever faced by businesses. For the U.S. insurance industry asbestos-related losses could eventually reach as much as $65 billion
Insurance Claims: Between 1991 and 2004 U.S. insurers paid out of over $24 billion
In 2001 Tillinghast estimated U.S. insurers and reinsurers would eventually see total net losses of between $55 billion and $65 billion.
The cost of asbestos-related illnesses in the UK could amount to £20bn over the next 30 years, with the UK insurance industry expected to foot up to half the bill, Central Government will be responsible for the rest.
Most major insurance companies support or insist on Asbestos Management Regulations as it helps protect the legal liabilities of a company or organisation
Many insurance companies may refuse to renew your policy unless you have identified any potential asbestos risks and developed an
Asbestos Management Plan
Asbestos & the Insurance Industry
Many Governments are making contingency allowance to support the victims of asbestos related diseases, Major Organisations are seeking insurance against potential claims !
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Turkish Organisations currently have following legal obligations:
– Employers:• Duty to protect health of employees by
preventing risk of exposure to asbestos, or reducing it to the lowest possible level
– Building Owner or Facilities Managers:• Duty to be able to define the location and
condition of all Asbestos Containing Materials in their premises. (If there is any doubt about whether or not asbestos is present, it should be presumed to be present)
• Before any demolition, maintenance or repair work the employer carrying out the works must be provided an asbestos survey by the Building Owner or Facilities Manager
– Contractors:• To conduct a written Risk Assessment in line
with the regulation for works that are LIABLE to disturb ACMs
• To produce Plan of Works for the removal of any asbestos through controlled procedures and conditions
• To notify Ministry of Labour and Social Security before any work commences
• Regulations stipulate the control methods for removing asbestos, monitoring and record keeping requirements
• Removal of asbestos shall only be conducted by skilled personnel have required experience
Inspections of all areas that are liable to be disturbed in a
project
STEP 2Provide Asbestos
Awareness
Training to all Employees liable to
be exposed to asbestos fibres , so they are aware of the risks & know how to keep safe.
STEP 3Minimise risks and
costs by conducting
MDHS100 Type 2 Asbestos
Inspections of the entire premises, to locate and assess
all ACMs
STEP 4Prepare a
Management Plan to ensure all risks are reduced to
the lowest level, this may include removal of ACM
STEP 5Carefully assess, plan and execute
Asbestos Remediation
Works to removal hazardous risks and minimise controls
STEP 6Re-inspect and assess all ACMs
that remain insitu and update information
Continually review your Asbestos
Management Plan to ensure efficiency
GREENWOOD 6 STEPS TO ASBESTOS
MANAGEMENT
Continued Support,
Professional Advice
& Consultationto ensure all ACMs on the premises are
managed correctlyand safely
Effective Asbestos Management
About Greenwood Recently establish UK licensed asbestos removal company set up
specifically to facilitate provision of asbestos services in Turkey
Turkey represents early stage market for asbestos services with potential for first mover advantage
Greenwood exploring market and developing relationships since mid 2008
Greenwood aims to become market leader and set best practice◦ Only achieved through partnership with local experts:
Distribution: to establish JV agreement with one or more distribution partners
Service Provision: Initially as a Broker rather than direct service provider:
personnel well connected within UK asbestos community and can source expert supplier for any asbestos related requirement
Third party services provided either on a sub-contractor or agency basis Ultimately to form JV partnerships with local service providers and to facilitate skills transfer
What value can UK service providers offer?Best practice and experience:
Europe’s leading asbestos control sector
Licensing regime since 1983 700+ licensed contractors Approx. £3 billion pa sector
Large contracting companies (largest with turnover c £50m pa)
Greenwood Team Personnel have combined 25yrs asbestos experience
comprising: Contracting: involvement in some of largest UK asbestos removal
projects: power stations, government premises (BBC) Consultancy: leading expert advising UK government’s museum
sector Survey: one of UK’s most experienced asbestos surveyors Labour supply: experts in training asbestos workers
Combine UK and Turkish expertise
Emphasis on best practice: Regular guest speaker at industry forum Work with government regulatory body to help set best practice
Commitment to Turkey: Main business focus Key staff relocation
Team (cont.)
David Price (Director)◦Proven entrepreneurial track record◦Set up one of sector leading asbestos labour agencies (UK government Home Office approval)◦Regular contributor to government advisory panel and industry forum
Kevin Graham (Director)◦15 yrs industry experience◦One of UK’s leading asbestos consultants and surveyors◦Asbestos consultant to department of UK government’s public sector◦Unique and extensive experience (only person to have developed control measures for UK’s museum sector)
Team (cont.)Paul Billinge (Director)
◦25 yrs industry experience combining asbestos removal and building refurbishment◦Highly qualified technical project manager◦Managed some of UK’s largest and most prestigious asbestos removal projects◦Experience in setting up asbestos removal and building services divisions
Rustu Kurtulan (Business Development) ◦ One of Turkey’s leading Occupational Health & Safety auditors◦During last 10 years has conducted over 1000 third party audits for most of Turkey’s leading manufacturing and industrial companies focusing on Quality, Environment and Social Responsibility◦Trained in UK as a qualified asbestos removal manager
Selcuk Cakkalcurt (Asbestos manager)◦trained on many Asbestos courses and has been working on various projects in the Uk to gain experience in the asbestos industry◦Selcuk has the hands on experience to pass on to The Turkish workers.
