Asbestos

Asbestos is a natural material commonly used in the construction industry due to its resistance to heat and fire before it was banned in 1999. Asbestos can only become a problem when it’s disturbed such as when carrying out DIY or structural work.

If your property was built before 1999, it may  contain asbestos. Any homes built after this year should not contain any asbestos materials. Asbestos only becomes a risk to your health if it is damaged or disturbed.   

If we have told you that there are materials in your home that contain asbestos, please don’t panic. Avoid working on, damaging or removing any materials that contain asbestos. Keeping you safe in your home is our top priority.   

Asbestos

Legislation

When working around any materials which may contain asbestos, Magenta has a duty under the control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 to protect people from risks associated with exposure to asbestos. We also have a responsibility to manage any asbestos materials located in common areas of your home such as roofing tiles, flooring tiles, decorative textured coatings, gutters, rainwater pipes and water tanks.

Our responsibilities

Before carrying out any works in properties built before asbestos was banned, we have a duty to check any materials that will be disturbed that may potentially contain asbestos. We will carry out required control measures to ensure no harm is caused to the tradesperson carrying out the work or you, your family or any visitors to your home.  

In common areas we have a duty to inspect and manage the condition of any asbestos containing materials that have been identified.

Your responsibilities

Please seek written permission before commencing any DIY within your home so we can ensure that no potential asbestos containing materials are disturbed. If you believe you may have disturbed an unknown material, please contact us as soon as you can so we can carry out all required actions.

Contact us

It’s important that you report any damage to the fabric of your home to us as soon as you can. If you have any concerns regard ing asbestos or an y other safety related queries, please get in touch with us by calling 0808 100 9596 . We’re here to support you and provide you with the relevant assurance .   

Before carrying out any DIY in your home you must get written permission from us. For further information  about carrying out any work in your home visit www.magentaliving.org.uk/work-in-my-home.

For more information about a sbestos related advise please visit the Health and Safety Executive’s website .  www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos