Asbestos by Sector
Find sector-specific guidance on asbestos risks, regulations, and professional services. Select your sector to learn about the challenges, common asbestos-containing materials, and how to manage them safely.
Residential
Guidance for homeowners and tenants on identifying and managing asbestos in houses, flats, and residential buildings. Covers textured ceilings, floor tiles, pipe lagging, and more.
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Asbestos management for offices, retail spaces, and commercial buildings. Covers duty to manage obligations, management surveys, and compliance for facility managers.
View sector guideIndustrial
Managing asbestos in factories, power plants, and industrial facilities. Covers thermal insulation, gaskets, licensed removal requirements, and demolition surveys.
View sector guidePublic Infrastructure
Asbestos in schools, hospitals, government buildings, and public facilities. Covers management frameworks, re-inspection programs, and emergency response protocols.
View sector guideReal Estate
Pre-purchase asbestos surveys and disclosure requirements for buyers, sellers, and estate agents. Covers transaction surveys, remediation before sale, and legal obligations.
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