Drilling holes into textured coatingsTextured coatings are usually found as a type of decorative finish to walls and ceilings. Failure to take the proper precautions when drilling into them could lead to dust, which may contain asbestos, being inhale... Read more

Safe removal and disposal of small amounts of asbestos-containing materialsIf asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are removed and handled incorrectly, this could lead to serious risks to health and possible prosecution.Managing the risksTo help you ... Read more

Risk assessment - floor and wall tilingIf your staff are involved in floor or wall tiling, then you'll need to assess the risks involved. To give you a head start why not use our template document?What's covered?Our example risk assessment covers the c... Read more

Method statement - drilling into ceramic tilesBecause of the risks associated with drilling into tiles, e.g. dust, flying debris, hitting a buried cable or pipe etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.  What to... Read more

Method statement - drilling into textured coatingsBecause of the risks associated with drilling into textured coatings, e.g. manual handling, exposure to asbestos, striking a pipe or cable etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your st... Read more

Method statement - removing asbestos cement roofing sheetsBecause of the risks associated with asbestos, e.g. exposure to potentially fatal fibres, manual handling etc., you must identify the safe systems of work that your staff should follow.  What... Read more

Process - safe system of work - removing asbestos cement debrisTo ensure that your staff follow prescribed safe systems of work, you should use a formal safety procedure. This document sets out how asbestos cement debris should be removed. What to do... Read more