How to Get Rid of Asbestos Safely: Property owners should first identify suspected asbestos and assess its condition: intact, bonded products often pose a low risk, while damaged or friable materials need action. Small, non-friable work can be done carefully; major removal requires licensed surveyors and contractors, controlled enclosures, air monitoring and certified disposal by […]

Who Does the Control of Asbestos Regulations apply to? Any employer, dutyholder, building owner, landlord, contractor, tradesperson, or service provider whose work or premises could expose people to asbestos. It covers workplaces, residential buildings, maintenance, refurbishment, demolition and waste handling. Dutyholders must identify, assess, and manage asbestos, keep records, provide information, and ensure that trained, […]