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You have a legal
duty to identify
and manage the
asbestos in the
premises
Ensure you have
no older (pre-2000)
plant or equipment.
If you are unsure,
have it checked
If you don't have
older plant or
equipment you do
not need to take
any further action -
but make a record.
Assess what
you have, it's
condition,
extent and risk
Locate your
asbestos - you may
need the help of
a specialist*
* A UKAS accredited
surveying organisation is
strongly recommended
Asbestos
Management
Guide
STEP ONE
IDENTIFICATION
When was it built?
Do you know where your asbestos is?
Before 2000.
Not sure?
Assume pre-2000
After 2000
No/Not sure Yes
If you own, manage or have
maintenance responsibility for a
building (premise) part of a building
or structure then you have a legal
duty to manage the asbestos in it.
If you or your organisation are
a member of a Trade Union or
Trade Group, they may have advice
and assistance for your situation.
This will assist you further
in understanding
the required course of action
GO TO STEP TWO
HOW TO MANAGE ASBESTOS
Asbestos remains a
widespread material in our
buildings and past exposure
to its fibres kills more than
5000 people every year in
the UK. Failure to manage
asbestos can have financial
and legal implications for your
organisation affecting your
'Health and Wealth'.
Anyone, including
contractors, working on
your premises needs to
know where any asbestos
is before they start work.
DID YOU KNOW?