Asbestos in buildings

Most asbestos removal work must be undertaken by a licensed 
contractor but any decision on whether particular work is licensable will be 
based on the risk.

Asbestos in buildings

Building and allied trade workers, if they unknowingly work on asbestoscontaining materials, or work on asbestos without taking the correct precautions, are particularly at risk.

Asbestos in buildings

Accreditation and personnel certification are both valid schemes for 
demonstrating competence in performing asbestos surveys. The schemes 
are designed for different market segments and have different emphasis. 

Asbestos in buildings

A plan showing the location of asbestos-containing materials within the 
premises.

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When asbestos is disturbed or damaged, it releases tiny fibres into the air. These fibres can easily be inhaled without the person even noticing. They can become trapped in the nose or throat, or they can work their way into the lung or digestive tract. Once the fibres enter the body, this is when they start to cause health problems.

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