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main the changes are good for both client and surveyor. There is a
requirement to produce useful factual reports by competent and experienced
surveyors. The client has a duty to employ and instruct suitably qualified
individuals or companies. Will this lead to the duty holders considering that
the cheapest surveying quote is not always the best? Will the client focus on
who exactly is to carry out the survey rather than how much it will cost? If
there was an increased level of awareness among clients of their duties and
responsibilities I would say that this is possible. The sad fact is that
despite the best efforts of the HSE and other like minded bodies there is
still a huge gulf in asbestos awareness. It seems that only those companies
that regularly engage in asbestos management; (property surveyors and
management companies for example) are aware of the duties and
responsibilities. Considering the high profile nature of asbestos, there is
still a lot of news coverage, and a massive amount of information on the
internet, it is surprising to find that duty holders or interested parties
are unaware they have a responsibility to manage their asbestos risk.
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