asbestos

[nanscamp]

we have just found out that there is asbestos in the roof space at work. the boss says there is someone coming to seal it off and make it safe, with a view to replacing the ceiling at a later date. my question is how safe is safe?

[NORMANTHEDOG]

contact your local council and tell them,they will come and inspect and tell your boss how and what to have done and when.

[Mrs_Pegasus]

When you said you have found out, is it due to a contractor finding it?

There are many types of asbestos, if it is organic then it is safe to be removed without going through the HSE procedures i.e. asbestos team and a 14 day notice of removal.

as long as it is damaged there is a very low risk. Most of the bad asbestos was removed years ago, well the stuff they could see, so i would doubt it would be high risk.

Is there a H&S officer in your establishment?

[Mrs_Pegasus]

I didnt mean 'as long as it is damaged!' please read as 'as long as it isnt damaged'!

Sorry