The essential step-by-step guide for hotels preparing for an asbestos management survey, covering everything you need to arrange before, during and after the surveyor’s visit.

Why do so many asbestos survey reports recommend annual reinspection? Our consultant explains why inspection frequency should be determined through risk based asbestos management, not dictated by a standard survey template.

Your asbestos training questions answered. Discover which UKATA course is right for your role, when it's needed, and how specialist hotel training can help you manage asbestos with confidence.

Choosing the right asbestos survey is essential for safe, compliant hotel operations. This practical guide explains the difference between management and refurbishment surveys, your legal responsibilities under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, and how hotels can manage asbestos risks confidently without unnecessary disruption.

Managing asbestos in a hotel is about far more than commissioning a survey. This practical guide explains how hotel operators can build and maintain an effective asbestos management system, from asbestos registers and management plans to reinspections, contractor management and refurbishment planning. Written specifically for hotels, it explores the operational challenges of managing asbestos in occupied buildings and provides practical solutions to help protect guests, staff and contractors while maintaining compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

Managing asbestos in hotels is not just a legal requirement – it's a critical part of protecting guests, staff and contractors. This guide explains everything hotel owners and facilities managers need to know about asbestos compliance for hotels, from asbestos surveys and asbestos registers to ongoing management responsibilities. Learn how to identify risks, maintain compliance, and create a safer environment while avoiding costly enforcement action and disruption to your business.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced a programme of inspections targeting businesses responsible for managing asbestos. Inspectors will be visiting a range of premises to assess whether dutyholders are complying with their legal responsibilities under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

HSE has identified several recurring issues during previous inspections…

Asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999 but it didn’t disappear. Asbestos remains in places that you might not expect, and this means that people working in a number of trades are at increased risk of disturbing asbestos. To help raise awareness we’re supporting the Asbestos & You campaign from @health-and-safety-executive.

Confused by annual asbestos reinspection recommendations? Discover what the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, L143, HSG227, HSG264 and INDG223 actually say about inspection frequency and how to apply risk-based asbestos management.

Many hotel owners and project managers assume that an asbestos management survey covers them for all future works. It doesn’t and that misconception can prove costly. While no guide can cover every eventuality, this one reflects good surveying practice and will help ensure you have every area covered, literally.

Do you need a licensed asbestos removal contractor? Not always, but getting it wrong can lead to serious compliance breaches. This guide explains when licensed contractors are required, when non-licensed work is permitted, and why independent advice matters for hotels.

Elstree Film Studios was fined after maintenance staff disturbed asbestos while removing acoustic wall panelling. Employees had been told there was no asbestos present, but they stopped work when they uncovered insulation they suspected contained asbestos. Testing later confirmed the presence of three types of asbestos. HSE's investigation found that previous asbestos surveys had failed to assess the affected wall surfaces, leaving the work outside the scope of any asbestos assessment. The company pleaded guilty to breaches of Regulations 5, 10 and 15 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and was fined £6,000.

Read the full HSE press release on the HSE website.

Johnson & Johnson’s trusted baby powder is now at the centre of a global scandal. Investigations and lawsuits allege that some talc products were contaminated with asbestos. This article uncovers how a household essential became a public health controversy and what UK consumers need to know about ongoing legal action and asbestos safety.

We’re marking World Mental Health Day 2025 with a relaxed “Tea & Talk” session, a chance to pause, connect, and share conversations over tea and cake. This year’s theme, “Access to Services- Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” reminds us that wellbeing matters in every circumstance. At Kusten Vorland, we’re proud to support both physical and mental health, from managing asbestos risks to creating a supportive, caring workplace for everyone. 💚

Our consultants have put together a guide to asbestos contractors, surveyors and analysts in the UK. Asbestos management is a team effort, but not everyone plays the same role. For dutyholders and managers, understanding who’s who in the asbestos industry is essential to staying compliant, avoiding conflicts of interest and keeping people safe.

Asbestos compliance depends on clear separation of roles. Consultants advise and protect the client, surveyors diagnose, contractors execute and analysts verify. This guide explains why independence between them is essential to safety, compliance and credibility, and how the right appointments safeguard your people, property and reputation.

Asbestos can make or break a hotel project. For Project Managers, compliance means asking the right questions, commissioning the right surveys, and handing over the right documents. This guide shows how to manage asbestos risks from start to finish and why UKATA training is your smartest shortcut.

Cut through the confusion of asbestos compliance. For General Managers and Chief Engineers, the fastest route isn’t endless paperwork, it’s top quality training. Discover how a single UKATA-approved course can unlock confidence, compliance and protection for your people, property and reputation.

Need help reviewing or reformatting your asbestos register into something usable? read our guide on asbestos registers. We support hotels in turning paperwork into live, safe systems.

Kusten Vorland is proud to support Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2025, raising awareness of the ongoing risks of asbestos in UK buildings. As UKATA members, we’re committed to providing clear, practical training to help hospitality teams manage asbestos safely and stay compliant.