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<p>The department takes the issue of asbestos in schools seriously, and is committed
to supporting schools, local councils and academy trusts to fulfil their duty to manage
asbestos safely.</p><p> </p><p>The department’s advice to schools, local councils
and academy trusts on management of asbestos is contained in the attached Asbestos
Management in Schools guidance also published at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/asbestos-management-in-schools--2"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/asbestos-management-in-schools--2</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>The guidance provides information on the action duty holders should take in
order to prevent pupils and staff being exposed to asbestos. The guidance makes clear
that the removal of asbestos should take place only if asbestos containing materials
are in poor condition and advises on the risks of unsafe removal. This is in line
with the Health and Safety Executive advice that as long as asbestos-containing materials
are undamaged, encapsulated and not in locations where they are vulnerable to damage,
they should be managed in situ. The guidance also advises on actions that duty holders
must take where work is carried out on the premises which might disturb asbestos containing
materials (including asbestos removal).</p>
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