What does Asbestos look like?
Following this link to see common locations of where you may find asbestos in a building
Follow this link to see pictures of asbestos containing material
How does the Duty Holder Comply?
There are three essential steps:
Find out whether the premises contains asbestos, and, if so, where it is and what condition it is in. If in doubt, materials must be presumed to contain asbestos;
Assess the risk; and
Make a plan to manage that risk and act on it
Further details can be found in 'A short guide to managing asbestos - INDG223'.
For details of more comprehensive publications see the further information page.
Duty to Manage - Further Information
All of the following publications and leaflets are available from HSE Books on telephone 01787 881165 or online at www.hsebooks.com
Legislation & HSE Guidance
- SI Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations SI 2006/2739
- L 127 The Management of Asbestos in non-domestic premises (2006)
- L 143 Work with Materials Containing Asbestos (2006) Approved Code of Practice ISBN 0 7176 62063
- MDHS 100 Surveying sampling and assessment of asbestos-containing materials (2001) ISBN 0 7176 2076X
- HSG 227 A comprehensive guide to managing asbestos in premises ISBN 0 7176 23815
HSE Leaflets & Posters
- INDG 223 (rev3) A short guide to managing asbestos in premises ISBN 0 7176 25648
- INDG 118 Asbestos alert for building maintenance, repair and refurbishment workers ISBN 0 7176 12090
- INDG 289 Working with asbestos in buildings ISBN 0 7176 16975
