Report (suspected) asbestos

If you discover or suspect you’ve found asbestos anywhere on UCL premises, you must report it.

UCL have a stringent Asbestos Management Plan and safety policies designed to effectively manage the asbestos materials.

Before you start

You must stop working if you discover or suspects the presence of asbestos-containing materials.

The only satisfactory way of identifying the presence and type of asbestos is to examine a bulk sample of material by X-ray diffraction or by microscopy. This must be carried out by an UCL approved asbestos consultant who will update the asbestos records accordingly.

Report it to your line manager who will consult the UCL Asbestos Manager, Tara Kelly. estates.asbestos@ucl.ac.uk Tel: 020 3108 6789 (UCL ext 56789) or 07771 474 083

Emergency helpline: Asbestos out-of-hours emergency helpline: 0345 5040 303

You, or your manager, will need to have access to the asbestos register.

1. Check if there's an asbestos label If you see an asbestos label and the asbestos doesn't appear to be damaged, you don't need to report it.

Some of UCL’s premises were built or refurbished at a time when the use of asbestos-containing materials was common.
The presence of asbestos material in itself does not constitute a danger if it is well managed and in good condition.
Normal day-to-day activities within UCL's buildings are unlikely to cause any asbestos disruption.

If you see an asbestos label and the asbestos doesn't appear to be damaged, you don't need to report it.

2. Check the Asbestos register Check the NexGen database to see if someone has reported the asbestos already. You may need to request access.

Log into the NexGen site

Log into NexGen

If you do not have access

Request access by emailing estates.asbestos@ucl.ac.uk.
Once confirmed, you can self-register on NexGen via the link above

If asbestos has already been reported, you do not need to do anything else.

3. Book an asbestos survey If you would like an asbestos contractor to inspect any suspected asbestos, please fill out the Asbestos Survey Request form and email it to estates.asbestos@ucl.ac.uk

Download the asbestos survey request form and email it to estates.asbestos@ucl.ac.uk.

Download asbestos survey request form

Report (suspected) asbestos

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