The Consultation is Now Open for Comments.
HSE has launched a consultation on proposals to improve the application of the Control of Asbestos Regulations and guidance around asbestos management to help protect workers and building users.
Great Britain already has one of the best workplace health and safety performances globally, with some of the lowest rates of occupational injury and fatality in Europe. These proposals build on this strong foundation to enhance protections in areas where asbestos remains a significant health risk.
The consultation aims to seek stakeholders’ views on 3 proposals:
- to ensure the independence and impartiality of roles in the four-stage clearance process to further minimise the risk of exposure from asbestos to workers and building users after the removal of asbestos
- to drive up the standard of asbestos surveys to ensure dutyholders have the information they need to safely manage asbestos risks
- to clarify the type of work that constitutes work with asbestos known as Notifiable Non-Licensed Work (NNLW)
The consultation is particularly relevant to dutyholders, asbestos analysts, asbestos removal contractors, asbestos surveyors, and associated professions including facilities management and construction.
How to take part
The full consultation document, including detailed proposals, background information and how to respond is available on HSE website.
View the consultation: Legislative and guidance proposals for the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
HSE press release: HSE seeks views on proposals to enhance worker and public protection from asbestos exposure
The consultation runs until 9 January 2026.
Published on Monday 10th November 2025