Report (suspected) asbestos
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 anÌý°×С½ãÂÛ̳ approved asbestos consultant who will update the asbestos records accordingly.Ìý
Report it to your line manager who will consult the °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Asbestos Manager, Tara Kelly.Ìýestates.asbestos@ucl.ac.ukÌýTel: 020 3108 6789 (°×С½ãÂÛ̳ 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