Consideration must be given to the different types of asbestos-containing building products in terms of their composition, potential for release of fibres during normal use, and fibre type. There is a need to take account of priorities, especially if amphibole asbestos is known to be present. There must be sensible handling and proper control during remedial processes, which must be followed by an adequate inspection.
Legislation is needed to ensure that work has been carried out properly.
The costs of carrying out certain remedial measures may be high. Reentrainment of asbestos-containing dust to the air must be limited. The handling and disposal of asbestos-containing waste from buildings and during demolition needs great care. Loose, friable, asbestos-containing material should normally be removed from buildings prior to demolition. It is important to distinguish initially between the different types of asbestos-containing construction products which are, or have been, used in public buildings, since the potential for fibre release from these materials and the need for corrective action varies.