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<p>The Department takes the issue of asbestos in schools very seriously. We have recently
updated and improved our published guidance for schools, which clearly states that
if accidental exposure to asbestos has occurred, the duty holder must inform the Health
and Safety Executive (HSE). The HSE may investigate if major issues are raised where
a duty holder’s compliance with their legal duties is called into question.</p><p>We
also recently carried out a data collection in schools on how they manage asbestos
to understand how they were complying with their duties, and have published the findings.
We plan to seek further assurances from duty holders to ensure that asbestos management
is compliant with legislation and guidance across their education estates.</p>
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