Scotland - Apply for Asbestos License

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Procedure

In Scotland, there are two types of asbestos licenses:

1. Asbestos Removal License: This license is required for anyone who wants to remove asbestos from a property.
2. Asbestos Management License: This license is required for anyone who wants to manage asbestos in a property, but not remove it.

Apply by Mail

1. To Apply for Asbestos License, the applicant has to approach the Health and Safety Executive link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer or it can be downloaded from the following link link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The licensing body may conduct an inspection of the applicant’s work premises and review his/her documentation to assess his/her compliance with regulations.
13. The licensing body will evaluate the application, and if it meets all the requirements, they may grant the applicant an asbestos license.
14. Upon completion with all the process, the applicant can collect the license from the office.
15. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form link
• Site Plans and Drawings
• Ownership or Lease Documents
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (if applicable)
• Health and Safety Plan
• Insurance document
• Financial Provisions
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Health and Safety Executive
Redgrave Court
Merton Road
Bootle
Merseyside
L20 7HS
Contact link

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for an asbestos license in Scotland, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must be a qualified asbestos surveyor or contractor.
• The applicant must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in asbestos work.
• The applicant must have a good understanding of the risks associated with asbestos.
• The applicant must be able to demonstrate that he/she has the necessary skills and knowledge to work safely with asbestos.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Nationality
• Business details
• Mailing address
• Contact number
• Email id
• Other details
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• An asbestos license in Scotland is a legal document that allows the applicant to work with asbestos in a safe and legal manner. It is issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and is required for anyone who wants to remove or manage asbestos in a property.

Information which might help

Here are some of the benefits of having an asbestos license in Scotland:

• It allows the applicant to work with asbestos in a safe and legal manner.
• It gives the applicant the legal authority to remove or manage asbestos in a property.
• It can help the applicant to find employment in the asbestos industry.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.

e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The HSE will consider a number of factors when deciding whether to grant an asbestos license, including the qualifications, experience, and knowledge. The HSE will also consider the risk assessment for the work that the applicant will be doing.