You may or not be aware, but if you have bought a house or business premises which were constructed before the start of the new millennium then there are a number of things you need to do before any work is begun on the building.
This advice is important for tradespeople who are hired to carry out work on buildings that may contain asbestos products.
Firstly, it is necessary to determine whether you will be working in an area where asbestos-containing materials are present. You should be advised as to where this can be found on the site, if at all.
If you are working on domestic premises, your manager should have made you aware about this.
When it comes to non-domestic buildings, you need to read the information on where the asbestos is and what condition it is in before work is even started.
You should never feel that you have to begin work where you are uncomfortable about this. The asbestos should have been pointed out to you beforehand.
The client may need to call in asbestos removal specialists before the work can get the go ahead, for total peace of mind.
