ASB/General/TBT-ASB-023
Non-Licensed Asbestos Work (NNLW) Controls
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Non-Licensed Asbestos Work (NNLW) Controls
Non-licensed asbestos work covers tasks involving lower-risk asbestos-containing materials such as cement sheets, textured coatings, and certain gaskets where the fibre release is expected to be low. Although a licence is not required, strict controls still apply including notification to the HSE, use of RPE, and proper waste disposal. This talk explains what qualifies as NNLW and the controls that must be followed.
Key Hazards
Asbestos fibre exposure from underestimating the risk of non-licensed materials
Failure to notify the HSE when the work is notifiable non-licensed asbestos work
Incorrect disposal of asbestos waste from non-licensed removal activities
Workers carrying out NNLW without adequate training or RPE protection
Control Measures
- Confirm the work qualifies as non-licensed by checking the HSE decision matrix before starting.
- Notify the HSE online using the ASB5 form if the work is classified as notifiable NNLW.
- Ensure all operatives have completed asbestos awareness training as a minimum before starting.
- Wear RPE with a minimum P3 filter and disposable coveralls during all NNLW tasks.
- Wet the material thoroughly before removal to suppress fibre release into the air.
- Remove asbestos cement sheets whole where possible — do not break, cut, or drill them.
- Double-bag all asbestos waste in red-striped labelled bags for disposal by a licensed carrier.
- Decontaminate tools and equipment by wet wiping after use — never use compressed air for cleaning.
- Keep a record of all NNLW including the date, location, materials, and operatives involved.
Remember
- Check the HSE decision matrix to confirm the work qualifies as non-licensed before starting
- Notify the HSE using the ASB5 form if the work is classified as notifiable NNLW
- Wear P3 filtered RPE and disposable coveralls during all non-licensed asbestos work tasks
- Wet the material before removal and handle asbestos cement sheets whole without breaking them
- Double-bag all asbestos waste in labelled red-striped bags for licensed carrier disposal only
- Keep records of all NNLW including date, location, materials handled, and operatives involved
Applicable Legislation: Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 · HSG210 (Asbestos Essentials) · Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 · Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005
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