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What to do if you've disturbed asbestos

Drilled, sanded or broken a material you now think contains asbestos? Here are the immediate steps.

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Stop and isolate

Stop work straight away, keep people and pets out of the area, and close doors to contain any dust. Don't sweep or vacuum — that spreads fibres.

Get it assessed

Have the material tested and the area checked. Air testing can confirm whether fibre levels are safe, and any contamination can be cleaned up under controlled conditions.

Prevent a repeat

Once you know what's there, a survey and register mean everyone working on the building in future knows to avoid disturbing it.

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