Enquin Environmental were commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to conduct a comprehensive Asbestos Management Survey at the abandoned Whitchurch Hospital site in Cardiff, Wales. The former Psychiatric Hospital, operational since 1908, had been left vacant for years, raising concerns about the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) amid plans for future redevelopment or maintenance. Enquin’s expertise was sought to identify and assess ACMs across the sprawling site, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while providing actionable data for the client’s management systems (Micad).

Enquin Environmental devised a strategic approach to tackle the project efficiently. The team conducted a detailed Management Survey, adhering to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, to identify ACMs that could pose risks during routine maintenance or occupancy. To streamline the process and enhance usability, Enquin split the survey reports by individual buildings. This allowed for easier navigation of findings and seamless integration into the client’s Micad system, ensuring that estate managers could quickly access building-specific data.
Given the site’s lack of amenities, Enquin deployed a hired welfare cabin to serve as a base for the survey team. This self-contained unit provided essential facilities, including rest areas and hygiene stations, enabling safe and sustained operations in an otherwise difficult environment. The team employed rigorous sampling and inspection techniques, documenting the location, condition, and risk level of ACMs across the site, all while maintaining strict health and safety protocols.