Asbestos
Find out what to do if you think a business premise has asbestos.
You might be responsible for checking for asbestos of a business premise if you're a:
- landlord
- tenant
- manager
What you must do
- if you have a lease or contract, check who is responsible for asbestos
- find out where the asbestos is (you'll probably need an external accredited surveyor to carry out an asbestos survey)
- have the material analysed and keep a record of what you find.
- carry out a health and safety risk assessment
- share the information with anyone likely to come into contact with the area for example builders
- keep anything containing asbestos in good repair or have it sealed or removed.
Fines
Variable, depending on the type of asbestos.
Contact
Phone: 0141 577 3782