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UCL recognises its responsibilities and duties under the  and will take appropriate action to ensure the health and safety of staff, students, contractors and others, who may be affected by the risks associated with present in buildings.

All staff members and contractors have a duty to co-operate and engage with the UCL Asbestos Team which is supported by an asbestos consultant; .

Asbestos Management Plan

The Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) sets out the arrangements and responsibilities for managing asbestos across Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵ portfolio, preventing asbestos exposure to staff, contractors, students and members of the public whilst on Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵ premises.

The current AMP was approved by the Work Health and Safety Committee in February 2021. This applies to all buildings constructed prior to 2000, with UCL responsible for maintenance and repairs. Normal occupancy activities within UCL are very unlikely to cause damage to asbestos-containing materials. Any maintenance or building works are controlled and carefully planned to ensure the works are undertaken safely.

As part of Asbestos Management at UCL, every asbestos-containing material item undertakes an annual risk assessment, with all details uploaded and available on . Email the Asbestos Safety Team to access the register.

Where can I get help?

If you would like the Asbestos Safety Team to come and talk at your department safety meeting please email estates.asbestos@ucl.ac.uk.

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