Under the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2012, you have a duty to prevent exposure to asbestos fibres if you are:
- an employer
- self-employed
- in control of premises
Our health and safety team, along with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), is responsible for making sure you provide a safe environment for:
- employees
- members of the public
- contractors
Managing asbestos in non-domestic premises
If you own, or are responsible for non-domestic premises, you have a duty to manage asbestos.
This is about taking practical steps to protect workers and others from exposure to asbestos fibres. It’s not about removing all asbestos.
Visit the Health and Safety Executive website for information on your duty to manage asbestos.
Licence to work with asbestos
You, or your contractor, may need an asbestos licence to work with materials that contain asbestos.
See information on who needs a licence on the Health and Safety Executive website.