12. Keep your records up to date

You should always keep your records up to date.

• Update the asbestos register whenever you have work done on asbestos materials.
• Check materials at least once a year to make sure they haven't deteriorated.
• Check against your asbestos register and identify
  • who is going to make these checks
  • when, and
  • why they are able to do the work, eg training.
• Update your asbestos management plan and date it.

See an example of an asbestos management plan. [98KB]

• Warn everyone - employees and contractors - to check the asbestos register whenever work may disturb asbestos materials. They must ask the manager or supervisor.

You have now completed a 'Managing my Asbestos' risk assessment. You have all the documentation necessary to fulfil your duty to manage the asbestos in your premises.