Thermal Insulation (lagging) – High Risk Asbestos requires HSE Licensed Contractor

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Pipework – located in areas such as under floorboards, heating systems, lofts, behind boxing, Boiler Rooms,
• Calorifiers
• Boilers
• Water Tanks

Can be found in domestic premises up until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos.

It has many different appearances but is mostly a fibrous material, which flakes and powders easily. When applied to pipes it is often covered in a protective coating (or painted), which can be any colour and may make it more difficult to identify.

Most work on asbestos lagging is high risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Thermal Insulation (lagging) – High Risk Asbestos requires HSE Licensed Contractor

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Pipework – located in areas such as under floorboards, heating systems, lofts, behind boxing, Boiler Rooms,
• Calorifiers
• Boilers
• Water Tanks

Can be found in domestic premises up until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos.

It has many different appearances but is mostly a fibrous material, which flakes and powders easily. When applied to pipes it is often covered in a protective coating (or painted), which can be any colour and may make it more difficult to identify.

Most work on asbestos lagging is high risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Loose Fill Insulation – High Risk Asbestos requires HSE Licensed Contractor

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Under Floorboards
• Heating Systems
• Lofts
• Behind Boxing

Can be found in domestic premises up until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos.

All work on asbestos loose fill insulation is high risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

This material is of a loose, fluffy consistency, which generally is of a grey-blue or white colour.

This material is probably the most dangerous that contains asbestos.

Loose Fill Insulation is made up of pure asbestos and if disturbed can release fibres very easily into the air that you breathe.

Do not attempt to work on this material under any circumstances unless you are an HSE-licensed contractor.

Loose Fill Insulation – High Risk Asbestos requires HSE Licensed Contractor

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Under Floorboards
• Heating Systems
• Lofts
• Behind Boxing

Can be found in domestic premises up until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos.

All work on asbestos loose fill insulation is high risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

This material is of a loose, fluffy consistency, which generally is of a grey-blue or white colour.

This material is probably the most dangerous that contains asbestos.

Loose Fill Insulation is made up of pure asbestos and if disturbed can release fibres very easily into the air that you breathe.

Do not attempt to work on this material under any circumstances unless you are an HSE-licensed contractor.

Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) Airing Cupboard – High & Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic Properties:

• Air Cupboard Wall Panels
• Air Cupboard Door Linings
• Air Cupboard Ceiling Panels
• Air Cupboard Plinths for Water Tanks

Can be found in domestic premises up until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is medium risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes

Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) Airing Cupboard – High & Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic Properties:

• Air Cupboard Wall Panels
• Air Cupboard Door Linings
• Air Cupboard Ceiling Panels
• Air Cupboard Plinths for Water Tanks

Can be found in domestic premises up until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is medium risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes

Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) Boxing – High Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic Properties:

• Vertical & Horizontal Boxing Panels
• Boxing around Bathroom Pipes
• Boxing around Kitchen Pipes
• Service Risers

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is high risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes

Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) Boxing – High Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic Properties:

• Vertical & Horizontal Boxing Panels
• Boxing around Bathroom Pipes
• Boxing around Kitchen Pipes
• Service Risers

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is high risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes

Asbestos Insulating Board around Boiler – High Risk Asbestos must be dealt with by HSE Licensed Contractor

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Airing Cupboard Ceiling or Wall Panels
• Boiler Room Ceiling or Wall Panels
• Boxing
• Boiler Plinth

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is High risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes

Asbestos Insulating Board around Boiler – High Risk Asbestos must be dealt with by HSE Licensed Contractor

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Airing Cupboard Ceiling or Wall Panels
• Boiler Room Ceiling or Wall Panels
• Boxing
• Boiler Plinth

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is High risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes

Asbestos Insulation Board (AIB) Fireplace Panels – High Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is High risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes

Asbestos Insulation Board (AIB) Fireplace Panels – High Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is High risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes

Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) Door Lining Panels – High Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, supalux, master board so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is high risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes

Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) Door Lining Panels – High Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, supalux, master board so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is high risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes

Asbestos in AGA Cookers – High & Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos nylon rope, modern gaskets panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is high risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes if AIB

Asbestos in AGA Cookers – High & Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos nylon rope, modern gaskets panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is high risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes if AIB

Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) OR Asbestos Cement Ceiling Panels & Tiles – High & Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is high risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes if AIB

Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) OR Asbestos Cement Ceiling Panels & Tiles – High & Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is high risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes if AIB

Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) or Asbestos Cement Partition Walls – High & Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic Properties:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is medium risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes if AIB

Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) or Asbestos Cement Partition Walls – High & Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic Properties:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is medium risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes if AIB

Asbestos Insulating Board or Asbestos Cement Interior Window Panel - High & Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is High risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes, if AIB

Asbestos Insulating Board or Asbestos Cement Interior Window Panel - High & Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is High risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes, if AIB

Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) or Asbestos Cement Door Header Panels – High & Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

Damage from weathering may also cause fibre release to increase. Can be over cladded with modern UPVC cladding.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is high risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes if AIB

Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) or Asbestos Cement Door Header Panels – High & Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Above all doors in domestic premises

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

Damage from weathering may also cause fibre release to increase. Can be over cladded with modern UPVC cladding.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is high risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes if AIB

Asbestos in Night Storage Heaters - Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) – High & Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is High risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Possibly, Yes

Asbestos in Night Storage Heaters - Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) – High & Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is High risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Possibly, Yes

Asbestos in Fuse Boxes – High & Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as plasterboard, supalux, textiles, cement board, modern fuses, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is High risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes, if AIB

Asbestos in Fuse Boxes – High & Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as plasterboard, supalux, textiles, cement board, modern fuses, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is High risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes, if AIB

Asbestos Sink Pads – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in domestic areas such as:

Black Bitumen Pads to the underside of sinks and drainers designed for their acoustic properties to deaden the sounds in the sink.

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as rubber, mastics, non-asbestos bitumen so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Sink Pads is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Sink Pads – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in domestic areas such as:

Black Bitumen Pads to the underside of sinks and drainers designed for their acoustic properties to deaden the sounds in the sink.

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as rubber, mastics, non-asbestos bitumen so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Sink Pads is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Window Sills – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Window Sills – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Water Tanks – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Water Tanks – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Flue Pipes – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Flue Pipes – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Bath Lining Panels – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is low risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? No

Asbestos Cement Bath Lining Panels – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is low risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? No

Textured decorative coating e.g. Artex – Low Risk Asbestos unless applied to a AIB then a HSE Licensed Contractor must be used.

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999. Commonly referred as various trade names such as ‘Artex’.

Textured coatings (e.g. Artex) were used to produce decorative finishes on ceilings and walls. It’s usually textured with patterns on such as peaks and patterns.

Can be applied to AIB which would require a HSE Licensed Contractor

Textured decorative coating e.g. Artex – Low Risk Asbestos unless applied to a AIB then a HSE Licensed Contractor must be used.

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999. Commonly referred as various trade names such as ‘Artex’.

Textured coatings (e.g. Artex) were used to produce decorative finishes on ceilings and walls. It’s usually textured with patterns on such as peaks and patterns.

Can be applied to AIB which would require a HSE Licensed Contractor

Toilet Seat and Cistern- Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as plastics, resins, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Toiler Cisterns & Toilet Seats is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Toilet Seat and Cistern- Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as plastics, resins, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Toiler Cisterns & Toilet Seats is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Floor Tiles and Adhesive – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

Asbestos floor tiles were commonly used in both kitchens and bathrooms and can still be found under newer floorcoverings such as carpet and modern vinyl floor coverings.

Bitumen adhesive was used extensively when laying asbestos floor tiles. Adhesives may contain a small amount of Asbestos.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Floor Tiles and Adhesive – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

Asbestos floor tiles were commonly used in both kitchens and bathrooms and can still be found under newer floorcoverings such as carpet and modern vinyl floor coverings.

Bitumen adhesive was used extensively when laying asbestos floor tiles. Adhesives may contain a small amount of Asbestos.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Vinyl Floor Sheeting, Paper Backing and Adhesive – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

Asbestos floor sheeting’s were commonly used in both kitchens and bathrooms and can still be found under newer floorcoverings such as carpet and modern vinyl floor coverings.

Bitumen adhesive was used extensively when laying asbestos flooring. Adhesives may contain a small amount of Asbestos.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Vinyl Floor Sheeting, Paper Backing and Adhesive – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in domestic areas such as:

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

Asbestos floor sheeting’s were commonly used in both kitchens and bathrooms and can still be found under newer floorcoverings such as carpet and modern vinyl floor coverings.

Bitumen adhesive was used extensively when laying asbestos flooring. Adhesives may contain a small amount of Asbestos.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) or Asbestos Cement Soffit Boards – High & Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

House Soffit Boards

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

Damage from weathering may also cause fibre release to increase. Can be over cladded with modern UPVC cladding.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, supalux, master boards, cement boards, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is High risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes, if AIB

Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) or Asbestos Cement Soffit Boards – High & Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• House Soffit Boards
• Garage Soffit Boards
• Shed Soffit Boards
• Lean-to Soffit Boards
• Outbuilding Soffit Boards

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

Damage from weathering may also cause fibre release to increase. Can be over cladded with modern UPVC cladding.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as plasterboard, supalux, master boards, cement boards, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on AIB is High risk and must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Yes, if AIB

Mixed Asbestos buried from previous house renovation work – High & Low Risk Asbestos

Asbestos debris buried in the ground can be a mixture of both licensed and non-licensed materials depending on what was previously in use in the building.

Sampling of suspect materials is advised to determine what course of action is required.

Sampling of the soil may also be required if extensive works are required.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Possibly, depending on material classification following sampling.

Mixed Asbestos buried from previous house renovation work – High & Low Risk Asbestos

Asbestos debris buried in the ground can be a mixture of both licensed and non-licensed materials depending on what was previously in use in the building.

Sampling of suspect materials is advised to determine what course of action is required.

Sampling of the soil may also be required if extensive works are required.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Possibly, depending on material classification following sampling.

Asbestos Cement Gutters, Downpipes & Soil Vent Pipes – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Rainwater Guttering
• Rainwater Downpipes
• Water Butt Pipes
• Soil Vent Pipes
• Culverts
• Aeration Pipes

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Gutters, Downpipes & Soil Vent Pipes – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Rainwater Guttering
• Rainwater Downpipes
• Water Butt Pipes
• Soil Vent Pipes
• Culverts
• Aeration Pipes

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Chimney Cowls – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Chimney Cowls
• Chimney Flaunching
• Flue Pipes

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Chimney Cowls – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Chimney Cowls
• Chimney Flaunching
• Flue Pipes

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Roof Sheets – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Garage Roofs
• Shed Roofs
• Lean-to Roof
• Outbuilding Roof

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Roof Sheets – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Garage Roofs
• Shed Roofs
• Lean-to Roof
• Outbuilding Roof

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Roof Sheets – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Garage Roofs
• Shed Roofs
• Lean-to Roof
• Outbuilding Roof

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Roof Sheets – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Garage Roofs
• Shed Roofs
• Lean-to Roof
• Outbuilding Roof

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Sub Window Panel – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Below Windows
• Above Windows

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Sub Window Panel – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Below Windows
• Above Windows

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Roof Tiles (Slates) - Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• House Roof
• Garage Roof
• Outbuilding Roofs
• Shed Roof
• External Walls

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Roof Tiles (Slates) - Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• House Roof
• Garage Roof
• Outbuilding Roofs
• Shed Roof
• External Walls

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement Undertile Edging – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• House Roof including Porch
• Garage Roof
• Outbuilding Roofs
• Shed Roof

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor. Can occasionally be AIB so sample analysis should be carried out.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? No

Asbestos Cement Undertile Edging – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• House Roof including Porch
• Garage Roof
• Outbuilding Roofs
• Shed Roof

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos panels/boards such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor. Can occasionally be AIB so sample analysis should be carried out.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? No

Asbestos Cement based Garden Edging & Planters – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic Garden areas such as:

• Garden Borders
• Gargen Edging
• Plant Pots

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Cement based Garden Edging & Planters – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic Garden areas such as:

• Garden Borders
• Gargen Edging
• Plant Pots

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as cement, fibre cement, composite cement so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Cement is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Roof Felt - Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Lofts
• Roofs
• Garages
• Outbuildings
• Lean-to’s
• Sheds

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as synthetic felt, fibreglass, asphalt, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Roof Felt is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Roof Felt - Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Lofts
• Roofs
• Garages
• Outbuildings
• Lean-to’s
• Sheds

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as synthetic felt, fibreglass, asphalt, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Roof Felt is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Damp Proof Course (Membrane) - Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Usually installed at the base of the properties running around the external walls.

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as synthetic felt, fibreglass, asphalt, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Damp Proof is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Damp Proof Course (Membrane) - Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in Domestic areas such as:

• Usually installed at the base of the properties running around the external walls.

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999.

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as synthetic felt, fibreglass, asphalt, so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Damp Proof is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Putty – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in domestic areas such as:

• Single Glazing of Wooden Windows
• Box Windows
• Greenhouses
• Aluminium-Framed Windows
• Door Frames
• Expansion joints in concrete

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as rubber, mastic, caul so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Putty is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No

Asbestos Putty – Low Risk Asbestos

Commonly found in domestic areas such as:

• Single Glazing of Wooden Windows
• Box Windows
• Greenhouses
• Aluminium-Framed Windows
• Door Frames
• Expansion joints in concrete

Can be found in domestic premises until 1999 when the Asbestos ban was extended to include white asbestos in 1999

It can easily be mistaken for non-asbestos products such as rubber, mastic, caul so if you are unsure of what it is you are potentially disturbing then speak to an expert first.

Most work on Asbestos Putty is Low risk unless significantly degraded and then must be done by an HSE licensed contractor.

Health and Safety Executive Notification required? Usually No