What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a natural material that was used in buildings because it doesn’t burn easily. Lots of homes built before 1999 may still have small amounts of it.
Asbestos is safe if it is left alone.
It only becomes a problem if it is broken, damaged or disturbed, because tiny fibres can get into the air.
How we keep you safe
When we work near materials that may contain asbestos, Magenta Living has a legal duty to keep people safe under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
We use expert companies to check homes where asbestos might be.
If we find asbestos, we will either remove it, cover it safely, or leave it where it is if it is not dangerous.
We keep a register showing where asbestos is in our buildings
Our staff are trained to work safely around asbestos
Legal Duty
When working around materials that may contain asbestos, Magenta Living has a legal duty to protect people from the risks linked to asbestos exposure.
We are responsible for
Managing asbestos materials found in shared areas of your home, such as roofing and flooring tiles, textured coatings, gutters, rainwater pipes and water tanks. Ensuring asbestos in communal areas is managed properly.
When can asbestos cause problems?
In some cases, asbestos in a home will not cause any issues. It is only when asbestos fibres are released into the air that it becomes dangerous.
Asbestos can become unsafe if it is:
Cut
Drilled
Sanded
Broken
These actions can release the fibres and become a risk to your health.
Your role in staying safe with Asbestos
Please get written permission from us before starting any DIY in your home. This helps us make sure you stay safe and that no materials containing asbestos are disturbed.
If you think you may have touched or damaged something you’re unsure about, contact us as soon as you can so we can take the right steps to keep you safe.
More information about asbestos
For more information about asbestos related advise please visit the Health and Safety Executive’s website.