- Check the asbestos survey report before disturbing any pre-2000 floor tiles.
- Send a sample for laboratory analysis if the tile asbestos content is unknown.
- Use trained workers with NNLW notification for asbestos tile removal work.
- Wet tiles and adhesive thoroughly before and during removal to suppress fibres.
- Remove tiles whole where possible; avoid breaking, snapping, or grinding them.
- Double-bag all asbestos tile waste in labelled bags for licensed disposal.
- Consider encapsulation by overlaying if tiles are intact and undamaged.
- Wear RPE and disposable coveralls during any asbestos tile removal task.
- Clean the area using damp wiping or an H-type vacuum after removal.
- Decontaminate tools and equipment before using them in non-asbestos areas.
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- DON'T use power tools to strip, sand, or grind suspect floor tiles.
- DON'T break or snap floor tiles; remove them whole to minimise fibre release.
- DON'T assume floor tiles are asbestos-free based on appearance or age alone.
- DON'T dry sweep or vacuum asbestos tile debris with a standard vacuum cleaner.
- DON'T scrape adhesive residue with power tools; use low-speed wet methods only.
- DON'T mix asbestos floor tile waste with general construction waste.
- DON'T remove asbestos tiles without the required NNLW notification to HSE.
- DON'T overlay intact asbestos tiles without recording their presence in the asbestos register.
- DON'T allow untrained workers to remove or disturb suspected asbestos floor tiles.
- DON'T eat, drink, or smoke in areas where asbestos tiles are being removed.
See also: Asbestos Awareness | Non-Licensed Asbestos Work (NNLW)
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