The requirement is to undertake a risk assessment, inform personnel who may be affected, and maintain adequate records. The results of the risk assessment will determine the control methods which you put in place, for example if the material is in good condition and not likely to be damaged in normal operation, then you may choose to leave it in situ and monitor it's condition; if however the material is in poor condition or likely to become damaged in normal operation, you may choose to replace it. There is plentiful guidance on the subject of the management of asbestos, for example MDHS100 etc available through the HSE, who will also offer advice.
The requirement is to undertake a risk assessment, inform personnel who may be affected, and maintain adequate records. The results of the risk assessment will determine the control methods which you put in place, for example if the material is in good condition and not likely to be damaged in normal operation, then you may choose to leave it in situ and monitor it's condition; if however the material is in poor condition or likely to become damaged in normal operation, you may choose to replace it. There is plentiful guidance on the subject of the management of asbestos, for example MDHS100 etc available through the HSE, who will also offer advice.
