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Asbestos and the skills gap

Nicky Honing
Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, 13 (2), 117-132 (2024)
https://doi.org/10.69554/LZHG9695

Abstract

The asbestos sector is unique within the built environment. The history of asbestos extends well beyond the 100 years that we are commonly aware of. It is known to be one of the most devastating workplace killers, with figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) demonstrating a current trend of approximately 5,000 deaths annually attributed to diseases caused by exposure to asbestos fibres. This paper looks at the highly specialised job roles that the industry struggles to attract fresh talent into. It summarises some of the statistics and make observations as to how asbestos continues to be a prevailing hazard affecting management, maintenance and modernisation of aging buildings across the UK. The aim is to continue to help educate the built environment sector about a unique culture of highly specialised persons that float between and around the realms of inspection, testing, certification, occupational hygiene, health and safety, and construction and demolition. The paper comments on the position of the industry in the current economic climate and proposes a change of attitude and understanding to progress and ensure the risk to human health posed by asbestos continues to be reduced and quality of service delivery improved.

Keywords: asbestos; training; asbestos removal; asbestos consultancy; asbestos management; quality

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Author's Biography

Nicky Honing is a Senior Account Manager for Astutis Ltd, having worked previously in asbestos industry-leading consultancy specialists Redhills 2011–16, Lucion 2016–21 and Allium 2021–24. Nicky has onsite experience as an asbestos analyst, surveyor, consultant and UKATA registered trainer and has managed regional offices for seven years. He has focused on quality-led delivery of trusted risk management services to a diverse range of clients in various sectors including construction, local authorities, NHS, industrial manufacturing and utilities. In recent years Nicky has delivered seminars and webinars for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) focusing on asbestos, its use and effects on buildings and occupants, and highlighting the ongoing regulatory compliance requirements as dictated by the Control of Asbestos Regulations.

Citation

Honing, Nicky (2024, September 1). Asbestos and the skills gap. In the Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, Volume 13, Issue 2. https://doi.org/10.69554/LZHG9695.

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