As a leading provider of risk assessment services in Germany, TÜV NORD SafetyConsult supports maintenance companies in the safe handling of fire dampers containing asbestos. We provide information on obligations and protect against legal and health risks. Take advantage of our expertise when accepting corresponding orders and open up a challenging business field for yourself. With this information sheet, we would like to show you some of the advantages that only we can offer you.
As so-called low-bonded asbestos products, fire dampers containing asbestos have a high risk of releasing asbestos fibres. For this reason, a risk assessment in accordance with the extended LV 45 "Guidelines on the Hazardous Substances Ordinance" must be carried out prior to any maintenance work. Our specially trained Safety Advisors ensure safe fulfilment of the legal requirements and thus offer maintenance companies valuable protection against liability risks.
For the safety of your employees and other people in the building, we guarantee a risk assessment and testing to rule out asbestos exposure. The innovative procedure developed by TÜV NORD scientists is unique on the market and exceeds the safety level of the measures listed in the recommendations for action of the German Association for Hazardous Substance Remediation (GVSS) (as of March 2021). In contrast to other testing methods, we ensure that no asbestos fibres are released into the air ducting systems and indoor air in impermissibly high concentrations. Prior to the inspection, your employees will also receive detailed instruction on asbestos-related hazards, regulations and the risk assessment process.
Maintenance only after risk assessment! As so-called weakly bonded asbestos products, fire dampers containing asbestos have a high risk of asbestos fibre release. Time and again, dampers and stop seals show signs of wear or age-related damage, making it possible for asbestos fibres to enter air ducting systems and the room air.
Experts for risk assessment: Safety Advisors from TÜV NORD Umweltschutz
With our services, you can give your company industry-leading performance. In a demanding market, you can set yourself apart from the competition and acquire additional maintenance and repair orders. We are happy to offer you inspection quotas on customised terms. Our procedure also offers economic advantages for your customers. The validated determination of intact and non-intact fire dampers containing asbestos can be used to quantify the effective need for refurbishment. And if replacement is necessary, you can prepare cost-effective quotations based on a prioritisation matrix and protect building operators from unnecessary expenditure.