• Since 1976 British manufacturers have put labels on their products to show they contain asbestos, and since 1986 all products containing asbestos carry the European label.
• The supplier or manufacturer of a product may be able to tell you if it contains asbestos.
• Often homes built at the same time contain similar materials - your neighbours may know if surveys for asbestos have been done.
• Your local council's Environmental Health Department may be able to help identify if you have asbestos products in your home, or if homes in your area have been surveyed.
Remember, asbestos-containing products can look very similar to those not containing asbestos - if in doubt SEEK ADVICE.
Seeking advice
Your local council will be able to give you advice on asbestos in your home. Often there will be an Environmental Health Officer in the Environmental Health Department who deals with asbestos; the telephone directory lists all the local council departments. Telephone the council enquiry line or the switchboard for information.