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Should you DIY asbestos testing or removal?

Answer eight short questions before you touch, test or remove suspicious material.
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A two-minute safety check

This quiz identifies warning signs and the safest next step. It cannot identify asbestos, replace a survey or authorise DIY removal.

If damaged material or visible dust is present, stop work and keep people away.
Before 2000?Asbestos-containing materials are more likely.
Testing?Sampling should be done by a reputable contractor.
Removal?Friable asbestos or more than 10 m² of non-friable asbestos requires licensed removal.