Mike Ayling, Consultancy Services Manager

Over 30 years of asbestos management

P402 qualified asbestos surveyor
P405 qualified in asbestos management
Asbestos awareness and asbestos management trainer

Legionella awareness and Legionella management trainer

Mike Ayling, Consultancy Services Manager, Assurity Consulting

Mike manages a team of Consultancy Services Consultants who deliver services including asbestos, fire, Legionella management, noise and workplace environmental assessments. Mike is also the Consultancy Services Manager responsible for our asbestos team.

Mike is married with two children and is a keen golfer and a season ticket holder at the Emirates stadium. Mike’s other interests include walking and is a very keen birder, undertaking survey and voluntary work for the BTO, Forestry England and the local council.

My true passion is commercial development, and the most exciting part of the job is meeting new people and finding out how they manage their health and safety”.

Insights from Mike

Consultation on the Control of Asbestos Regulations and Guidance - time for an update?

17th November 2025

With the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) opening their consultation on the Control of Asbestos Regulations and Guidance to protect workers and building users, is it time for the HSE update these documents to give better information on how to manage asbestos?

The effects of asbestos - now and in the future

31st March 2025

This week is global asbestos awareness week and with worldwide production of asbestos still at around 1.3 million tonnes per year, it is no surprise that asbestos still accounts for over 100,000 deaths worldwide. Indeed, with deaths in the UK still at 5,000 per year it is the long-term mesothelioma which is proving to be the major killer.

What does the new HSE asbestos management plan guidance mean for you?

2nd August 2024

With the recent HSE’s update to the asbestos management plan guidance released on their website - could there be any changes you need to make to your plan, is it just a review of your current status, or are major changes needed to remain suitable and sufficient?