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Report (suspected) asbestos

If you discover or suspect you’ve found asbestos anywhere on Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê premises, you must report it.Ìý

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê have a stringent Asbestos Management Plan and safety policies designed to effectively manage the asbestos materials.

Before you start

YouÌýmust stop working if you discoverÌýor suspects the presence of asbestos-containing materials.Ìý

The only satisfactory way of identifying the presence and type of asbestos is to examine a bulk sample of material by X-ray diffraction or by microscopy. This must be carried out by anÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê approved asbestos consultant who will update the asbestos records accordingly.Ìý

Report it to your line manager who will consult the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Asbestos Manager, Tara Kelly.Ìýestates.asbestos@ucl.ac.ukÌýTel: 020 3108 6789 (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê ext 56789) or 07771 474 083

Emergency helpline: Asbestos out-of-hours emergency helpline: 0345 5040 303

You,Ìýor your manager,Ìýwill needÌýto haveÌýaccess to the asbestos register.Ìý

1. Check if there's an asbestos label

If you see an asbestos label and the asbestos doesn't appear to beÌýdamaged, you don't need to report it.

2. Check the Asbestos register

Check the NexGen database to see if someone hasÌýreported theÌýasbestos already. You may need to request access.Ìý

3. Book an asbestos survey

If you would like an asbestos contractor to inspect any suspected asbestos, please fill out the Asbestos Survey Request formÌýand email itÌýtoÌýestates.asbestos@ucl.ac.uk