Materials which may contain asbestos
Typical asbestos containing materials include:
- cement roof sheet
- asbestos insulation board
- spray lagging
- cement pipe work
- vinyl floor tiles
- decorative textured wall and ceiling finishes.
Businesses have a legal duty to manage the asbestos in their property, it is therefore essential you know what materials are made of and their location, so that anyone carrying out work at the premises such as electricians, gas fitters, plumbers etc. can be informed of the location of the asbestos containing material before any work starts. It is the duty holders' responsibility to protect anyone on their premises from the risks of asbestos containing materials.
View more information on asbestos on the Health and Safety Executive website.