Asbestos can be found in buildings built or refurbished before 2000. Asbestos is only dangerous if not maintained or if physically disturbed without the right measures in place to control exposure to fibres. Breathing air contaminated with asbestos can cause several serious illnesses including lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis and pleural plaques. Around five thousand people die every year from asbestos related illnesses.

All tradespeople should make sure they know the basics about identifying asbestos. Before carrying out any construction work. There is a legal requirement to identify whether asbestos is present and could be disturbed.

Identify and highlight asbestos with this range of signs. Doing this will ensure awareness of its presence will help improve worker safety.