Before 2000, asbestos was used in a variety of building products: ceiling and floor tiles, wall boards, electrical insulation, ceiling and wall coatings, pipe lagging and roofing materials. Some of these may have been used on your premises. Materials containing asbestos aren't a significant risk if they are in good condition. We need to make sure they stay that way but are ready to act if they become damaged in any way.

You're responsible for ensuring the risks from any materials that contain asbestos at your premises are effectively managed. You will be familiar with the Councils guidance on How to manage asbestos containing materials and have access to current information about asbestos in your property. You will ensure:

an up to date Asbestos Management Plan and Register is available if there is asbestos present on your premises and that any control measures are in place

• you and an appointed deputy undertake Asbestos Awareness training. This should be refreshed every 12 months
• adequate information is provided to anyone whose work may bring them into contact with Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs)
• information on the location and condition of ACMs is given to visiting contractors or anyone whose work could disturb or damage the ACMs
• information on the location and condition of ACMs is available for the emergency services if required
• the ACM Immediate Action Procedure is carried out if the following is discovered:
  • damaged material that you suspect could contain asbestos
  • an item or piece of equipment that you suspect could have been made with a material that contains asbestos