Asbestos
A site safety term used to manage risk, protect workers and improve construction health and safety performance.
Asbestos Explained
Asbestos is a key term within health & safety, where it is used across construction, infrastructure, transport and industrial project delivery. In practical terms, it helps describe how work is planned, specified, delivered, measured or maintained on real sites and assets. Understanding asbestos is useful because the same language is often shared by contractors, designers, suppliers, asset owners, public authorities and investors.
Within Highways.Today’s Dictionary, asbestos should be read as part of the wider vocabulary of workplace safety, ppe, risk management, compliance and site welfare terminology. It may appear in technical specifications, tender documents, project reports, equipment guides, safety plans, design models, maintenance schedules or news articles. Exact requirements can vary by country, project type, contract form, standard and manufacturer, so readers should always check the relevant local guidance, drawings, regulations and professional advice before relying on the term for design, procurement or operational decisions.
Articles Featuring Asbestos
Exploring Asbestos Management in the UK
27th February 2023
Exploring Asbestos Management in the UK The Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) came into force in 2012, updating and replacing…
SOCOTEC explores the management of Asbestos Risks in the Railway Industry
10th August 2021
SOCOTEC explores the management of Asbestos Risks in the Railway Industry Asbestos containing materials (ACMs) have been in widespread use…
CHAS and British Lung Foundation initiative looks at dealing with deadly dust
21st June 2021
CHAS and British Lung Foundation initiative looks at dealing with deadly dust June 21 – 27 marks Love your Lungs Week, a…
Thermal Recycling pioneers Calmag Asbestos Roof Sheet substitute
2nd June 2021
Thermal Recycling pioneers Calmag Asbestos Roof Sheet substitute Calmag, the sustainable asbestos-free construction product produced by Thermal Recycling at its pioneering…
Contamination Testing – An Investigation of Asbestos
16th December 2020
Contamination Testing – An Investigation of Asbestos Asbestos has been known to be bad for your health for a considerably…
Locating hidden Asbestos during Intrusive Surveys
15th October 2020
Locating hidden Asbestos during Intrusive Surveys It is a legal requirement under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2012 to…
Asbestos Site Aid aims to help document hazards and make job sites safer
10th December 2019
Asbestos Site Aid aims to help document hazards and make job sites safer Working with industry leaders and contaminated land…
Editorial Note
The Highways.Today Dictionary is maintained as an editorial reference resource for construction, infrastructure, transport and industrial technology professionals. Definitions are intended to support understanding, discovery and research, and may be expanded over time as the Dictionary evolves into a broader illustrated industry reference.