Having the right information, instruction and training to work with asbestos is a legal requirement.

If you work on buildings built or refurbished before the year 2000, asbestos could be present in places you might not expect. You need to know how to avoid the risks and protect yourself against this lethal material. Find out more at www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/tradesperson.htm

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Each week approximately 20 tradesmen die from asbestos-related diseases.