Morris & Spottiswood hit with asbestos prohibition notice
Summary
The HSE has issued Morris & Spottiswood with an immediate prohibition notice after it said the contractor failed to carry out suitable and sufficient asbestos surveys before intrusive works at a Northampton site. The company later stated that further intrusive checks found no asbestos present and that it had provided additional assurance to the regulator.
Why it matters
The case reinforces the need for robust asbestos due diligence before intrusive works, including where areas such as riser rooms have not been fully surveyed. Residential property surveyors may need to consider the adequacy of asbestos information when advising on building condition, refurbishment risk and pre-works assessments.
Key points
- HSE served an immediate prohibition notice in July
- The notice related to inadequate asbestos surveying before intrusive works
- Breaches cited included the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Morris & Spottiswood said later intrusive surveys found no asbestos
- The issue centred on areas of the building due to undergo intrusive works, including riser rooms
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