![]() Asbestos has been used in many materials and it is very difficult to determine whether a material contains asbestos purely by looking at it. A laboratory would confirm whether a material contains asbestos or not. Common locations of asbestos include.: |
![]() Charles Pickles, an independent asbestos campaigner who until recently worked as an asbestos consultant, said: In the 60s and 70s we all knew that smoking was dangerous, then suddenly we became aware that passive smoking could cause cancer as well. |
![]() If you are unsure if a product contains asbestos, you could arrange for a sample to be tested, or treat suspect products as if they contain asbestos. Firms that analyse products for asbestos are generally listed in telephone directories under laboratories" or analytical" research chemists. |
![]() As a landlord SHG has a legal duty, under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, to ensure the effective and safe management of any Asbestos within its buildings in order to protect employees, contractors, customers and members of the public.: |
![]() Asbestos in the workplace. If you run a small business, such as a shop and small industrial unit, you can use the HSE's' managing my asbestos guide to help you protect your workers, understand your obligations and make plans to manage your asbestos. |
![]() Though these three forms of asbestos may have been used less prolifically than chrysotile, crocidolite, and amosite, they still pose a significant danger to health if their asbestos dust or fibres inhaled. Tremolite was commonly a part of other minerals including vermiculite, talc, and chrysotile asbestos. |
![]() We offer general guidance on handling asbestos, and will advise when specialist help may be required. We do not carry out asbestos sampling, analysis or removal. You can find specialist asbestos removal contractors on the internet or a list of all Asbestos Licence Holders on the HSE website. |
![]() Work with asbestos cement and work with materials of bitumen, plastic, resins or rubber which contain asbestos does not require a licence.However, a detailed risk assessment will be required and for most practical purposes it will be safer to employ a licensed contractor. |
![]() Always seek advice before thinking of removing asbestos and follow the basic rules below if carrying out asbestos cement removal work. Do not attempt to remove asbestos lagging, spray coatings or large areas of Insulation Board by yourself as these materials can only be safely removed by a licensed contractor. |
![]() Sprayed coatings, pipe insulation and asbestos insulating board AIB are thought to be the most dangerous due to their high content of asbestos and crumbly nature. Widely known for its fireproofing abilities, asbestos was a common ingredient in insulating products. |
![]() Nowadays we understand and regulate the dangers of asbestos and the use and reuse of asbestos materials is banned under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Click here for more information about the history of asbestos and how this may relate to your claim. |
![]() Asbestos containing materials in good condition and left undisturbed, are safe and do not pose a risk to your health. Asbestos in the home. The most common possible locations where asbestos may be present in a council home, but there may be others, are in. |