Why is Asbestos still a problem?

Although it’s use was fully banned by the end of 1999 in the UK much Asbestos still remains in building both commercial and domestic.

The pictures below give an overview of the many uses in both domestic and commercial buildings. Note these pictures from HSG210 are for information purposes only.

 

Where asbestos materials can be found in a residential property

Where asbestos materials can be found in a residential property

Where asbestos materials can be found in an industrial property

Where asbestos materials can be found in an industrial property