Case Study: Asbestos Refurbishment Survey – Worth the upfront investment?
The situation: MCG received a phone call on Friday afternoon to say suspected asbestos had been disturbed. It turned out a flooring contractor had ripped
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The situation: MCG received a phone call on Friday afternoon to say suspected asbestos had been disturbed. It turned out a flooring contractor had ripped
The situation: A client was initially reluctant to get management surveys completed of their portfolio. They were concerned they would face a large bill to
The situation: A client was alarmed to receive three different quotes for the same asbestos removal. with hundreds of thousands of dollars difference between them.Â
The situation: We developed a site-specific management plan for our client. This was distributed to their contractors. The client collected evidence that one contractor had
The situation: MCG’s asbestos management survey identified asbestos-containing materials that required minor remediation. The job was too small for licensed removalists and, in any case,
The situation: A Government agency is concerned about soil which has been tested and confirmed to contain asbestos. Problem to solve: How can the
The situation A government department is a tenant in privately-owned commercial buildings. A conversation came up regarding who holds the responsibility to identify asbestos risks
We often come across health and safety committees that are struggling to make a tangible difference to the health and safety of an organisation. Senior
Do you get alarmed when you see an asbestos warning sign? It can be confronting to think there are asbestos-containing materials under your feet, for
New Zealand has a time-honoured tradition of contracting out “non-core” business. But under the Health and Safety at Work Act, you can’t transfer your duty of care to another person: You are still obliged to ensure your contractors, their sub-contractors and their respective staff are competent to safely carry out work on your behalf.
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