Asbestos — Stop, Don't Touch
Asbestos — Stop, Don't Touch
ANY building built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. You CANNOT identify asbestos by looking at it — it must be tested.
Where You Might Find It
| Textured coatings (Artex) | Ceilings and walls — pre-2000 |
| Floor tiles | 9×9 inch thermoplastic tiles |
| Pipe lagging | Wrapped around heating/water pipes |
| Cement sheets & gutters | Roofing, wall cladding, downpipes |
| Insulation board (AIB) | Ceiling tiles, partition walls, fire protection |
| Rope seals | Around boilers and flue pipes |
| Soffit boards | Under roof overhangs |
| Roof felt | Bitumen-based felts |
| Behind fuse boxes | Flash guards and panels |
| Toilet cisterns | Older cisterns and seats |
What To Do
What NOT To Do
Do NOT drill, saw, sand, or break it
Do NOT sweep, vacuum, or use compressed air
Do NOT bag it up and bin it
Do NOT try to seal or paint over damaged material
Do NOT remove it yourself — needs a licensed asbestos removal contractor
HSE advice: 0300 003 1647
If you've been exposed, tell your GP and record it. You have the right to know.
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