Asbestos Compliance Audits with Strata Asbestos Surveying

Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012), anyone responsible for managing non-domestic premises has a legal duty to manage asbestos (Regulation 4). This means having accurate information on where asbestos may be present, assessing the risks, keeping an up-to-date asbestos management plan, and making sure the right people get the right information before any work is carried out.

At Strata Asbestos Surveying, we provide detailed Asbestos Compliance Audits to check whether your current arrangements meet these requirements. Our audits give you a clear picture of where you stand and what you need to do to stay compliant.

What we check during an audit:

Our audit looks at every part of the legal duty, including:

Asbestos Surveys
We review your existing surveys to make sure they follow HSE guidance (HSG264: Asbestos – The Survey Guide). We check that you have the right type of survey (management or refurbishment/demolition), that it’s been carried out by a competent organisation, and that results have been properly recorded.

Asbestos Register
Regulation 4 requires a register of known or presumed asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). We assess whether your register is clear, accurate, and up to date, and whether it links correctly to survey information.

Management Plan
The regulations require you to have a written plan that explains how you will manage the risks from asbestos. We check whether your plan includes risk assessments, responsibilities, communication arrangements, and whether it has been reviewed within the last 12 months.

Re-inspections and Updates
The HSE expects registers and management plans to be reviewed at least once a year (or sooner if the condition of ACMs changes). We check that regular re-inspections are being carried out and recorded.

Information Sharing
Regulation 4 also requires that anyone who may disturb asbestos — such as contractors or maintenance staff — is given the right information before starting work. We look at how you provide this information (for example through inductions, permits-to-work, or contractor packs).

Training and Competence
Regulation 10 requires appropriate asbestos training. We check whether staff and contractors have received asbestos awareness training or, where relevant, training for non-licensed or licensed asbestos work.

Work with Asbestos
If asbestos removal or repair work has been carried out, we look at whether it was correctly classified (licensed, notifiable non-licensed, or non-licensed), properly notified to the HSE where required, and whether clearance certificates and air monitoring records are in place (following HSG248: The Analysts’ Guide).


Why this matters:

Failing to manage asbestos properly is not just a compliance issue — it puts people at risk of serious disease and can lead to HSE enforcement action. Our audits provide:

- A clear report highlighting any gaps against CAR 2012

- Practical recommendations to achieve compliance

- Confidence that your asbestos management is legally defensible and protecting people

Specialist Focus
At Strata, asbestos compliance isn’t just an add-on — it’s what we do. We specialise in asbestos surveys, registers, and management plans, so our audits are practical, thorough, and aligned to real-world needs.

Legislation Made Simple
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance can feel complex. We cut through the jargon and explain exactly where you stand, what’s required, and how to stay compliant — in clear, straightforward language.

Independent and Impartial
Our audits are carried out independently. That means you get an honest picture of your compliance position, with no hidden agenda to sell removal work.

Up-to-date Expertise
We work to the latest HSE guidance (HSG264: Asbestos Surveys, HSG248: Analysts’ Guide) and best practice, so you can be confident our recommendations will stand up to regulator scrutiny.

Practical Solutions
We don’t just identify gaps — we give you clear, step-by-step recommendations on how to close them, tailored to your building, your responsibilities, and your budget.

Peace of Mind
An audit from Strata gives you the reassurance that your asbestos management is legally compliant, robust, and protecting both people and your organisation from unnecessary risk.