31/03/2026
Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1–7 April)
Would your building pass an inspection?
HSE inspectors can visit premises without warning to check how health and safety risks are being managed — and recent inspections are focusing on asbestos management.
For building owners, landlords, maintenance teams and those working in construction or building trades, managing asbestos isn’t optional - it’s a legal duty.
Do you know what’s in your building?
As buildings age, asbestos-containing materials can deteriorate. That’s why they must be regularly monitored and properly managed to keep people safe.
If your records are incomplete or surveys are outdated, now is the time to review them.
Key steps to stay compliant:
• Arrange an asbestos survey or review existing surveys
• Keep an up-to-date asbestos register and risk assessment
• Have a clear asbestos management plan
• Put the plan into action and review it regularly
If you work in construction or maintenance:
Make sure you know:
• Where asbestos may be found
• How to avoid disturbing it
• What to do if you come across it
• Why asbestos awareness training matters
Proactive asbestos management protects people, avoids costly disruption, and helps ensure your premises would pass an inspection.
