Preventing exposure to this fibrous substance starts with knowledge. If your company has a recognition and response plan for this material, it likely includes finding all sites in your building that contain this material and monitoring them for damage. If those materials are in a place that makes removal too expensive or complicated, you may not need to remove them as long as they remain intact and do not produce dust.
The EPA requires schools to have an asbestos management plan in place. This idea works well for private companies, too. Such a policy outlines how often to conduct reinspections of the building, who will serve as a contact person and the roles of other employees in the building if the fibers release into the air.
The beginning of any prevention program for this substance is finding it and keeping it under control. Learning how to identify and test for this material in your building can help keep you and others safe.