ASBESTOS O&M SURVEYS
Know What's In Your Facility and How To Work Around it Safely

Most facilities aren’t looking for a detailed renovation survey at all times, they’re looking for clarity. An asbestos Operations & Maintenance (O&M) survey provides a practical understanding of where materials may be present, their condition, and how teams can work around them safely. Without that baseline, maintenance teams and contractors are left making decisions without the information they need. GHP helps turn that uncertainty into a clear roadmap for safer day-to-day operations and more informed planning for future work.

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The Risks You Can’t See

 

Asbestos is not always obvious, and in many facilities the real issue is not a failing program, it is the absence of a program altogether. When building teams do not know where asbestos may be located, they are forced to operate reactively, increasing the chance of unnecessary disruption, budget surprises, and unsafe work practices.

 

Hidden Risks

Without an O&M survey, facility teams may not know where asbestos-containing materials are likely to exist or which building systems require additional caution.

Compliance Exposure

Documentation gaps and inconsistent procedures can create avoidable compliance concerns, especially when outside contractors or internal maintenance teams are working in affected areas.

Operational Disruption

Routine work above ceilings, in mechanical spaces, or around older materials can quickly become more complicated when asbestos is discovered after the fact instead of identified in advance.

Budget Uncertainty

When facilities lack a general asbestos roadmap, early renovation planning becomes more difficult and hidden abatement costs can surface later in the process.

 

Case Study:

Healthcare System
Asbestos O&M Program

 

Challenge:
A healthcare client lacked clear asbestos documentation across key building areas, making it difficult for facility teams to plan maintenance work, guide outside contractors, and anticipate asbestos-related costs during future renovations.

Approach:
GHP completed a facility-level asbestos O&M survey to identify major asbestos-containing building components, assess general condition, and establish procedures for safely working around known materials. The program also included practical guidance to support staff awareness, documentation, and ongoing management.

Outcomes:

  • Improved regulatory compliance
  • Reduced project delays due to asbestos findings
  • Increased confidence across facilities and maintenance teams
 
 
 

Our Approach

 

Many firms stop at identification. GHP goes further by helping clients understand what the findings mean in the context of real building operations. Our team helps translate asbestos information into practical action, so facilities can protect their people, support maintenance teams, and plan future work with greater confidence.

An asbestos O&M survey is not intended to replace a detailed project-specific survey. Instead, it provides a broader facility roadmap, helping owners understand where asbestos may be present, how stable those materials are, and what precautions are needed when work takes place nearby.

 

Assess and Identify

We evaluate existing conditions, documentation, and risk areas, creating a clear understanding of where asbestos exists and how it is managed.

Build the Program

We develop tailored O&M plans that align with regulatory requirements and your operational realities.

Train Staff & Support Safe Work Practices

We help maintenance and engineering teams understand how to work around known asbestos safely, when to pause and ask questions, and how to communicate appropriately with outside contractors and internal stakeholders.

Label Known Areas & Ongoing Support

Where appropriate, we help identify and label known asbestos-related areas—such as mechanical spaces or insulated piping so teams have better visibility before work begins. The goal is to move from uncertainty to informed, repeatable facility practices.

 
 

Talk to an Expert

Whether you’re managing known asbestos or trying to gain control over unknown risk, our team can help you build a program that protects your facility—and the people inside it.

 
 
 
 
 

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