Deciding Action to Take

The following guidance from the HSE free leaflet "Managing Asbestos in premises" should help assessors take the appropriate action following their survey;

Asbestos in good condition

• The condition of the material should be monitored at regular intervals
• Where practical the material should be labelled
• Inform the contractor and any other worker likely to work on or disturb the material

Minor damage

• The material should be repaired and/or encapsulated
• The condition of the material should be monitored at regular intervals. Where practical the material should be labelled
• Inform the contractor and any other worker likely to work on or disturb the material

Asbestos in poor condition

• Asbestos in poor condition should be removed

Asbestos disturbed

• Asbestos likely to be disturbed should be removed

If you are unsure of the condition of the asbestos found, you should seek specialist advice from an asbestos surveyor, a laboratory, or a licensed contractor.