Sampling asbestos materials
Sampling does not require an asbestos licence.
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If it has already broken off, you can take the sample yourself if there is no risk of spreading debris or exposing yourself to dust.
- Watch where you walk!
- Dampen the sample
- Place it in a self-sealing polythene bag
- Put this in a second self-sealing bag.
- Label it.
- Make arrangements for analysis by a UKAS accredited asbestos-testing laboratory. (See related links on right)
- Otherwise, engage a UKAS accredited asbestos-testing laboratory to take samples. (See related links on right)
Point out your site hazards to sampling teams, including means of safe access to heights. Provide them with keys, etc.
You and your employees should keep well away during sampling. The samplers normally need respiratory protection.
9. Testing for asbestosRelated links
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- Asbestos: The survey guide
- Selecting a competent surveyor
- Search for a UKAS accredited laboratory
(Enter 'asbestos' in the search box, choose 'all laboratories' and put in the first part of a postcode.)