Flow Chart

Within the HSE guidance document "A comprehensive guide to managing asbestos in Premises" the following immediate and continuing actions are set out in a flow chart. Readers should refer to the source document which includes information on the stepped approach both in the forward and in the body of the booklet.

• Step 1
  Confirm what you already know about the ACMs on your premises and review how you are currently managing them.
• Step 2
  Prevent work on your premises that may disturb the fabric of the building until measures to control the risk have been implemented.
• Step 3
  Carry out an initial inspection for damage and disturbance of materials and take immediate action to control these.
• Step 4
  Develop a strategy for compliance.
• Step 5
  Carry out a risk assessment of your ACMs to set priorities for management.
• Step 6
  Develop a long term management plan.
• Step 7
  Monitor and review the management plan.