Do I need to take special steps if electrical equipment is close to asbestos?

Question

I believe there might be asbestos in or close to some electrical equipment that I want to work on. Do I need to take any specific steps to deal with this properly? Should I hire a professional electrician?

Zhen · Answer

Yes you will need to get specialist asbestos person to access and remove it if you would like some work done around that area.

Gufran · Answer

Get it tested and removed before any work and yes hire electrician

Graeme · Answer

As long as the suspected asbestos is not damaged it should be fine,  if it is moved or interfered with you need to get a specialist company to survey the area.

William · Answer

If you suspect asbestos its best to get in touch with specialist asbestos company or get advice from citizens advice or your local council with the electrician who knows which part of the job may involve disturbance to any asbestos which may be present.
Asbestos is dangerous once disturbed or drilled through

Kostantinos · Answer

Hello.
I hope you are OK.
Dealing with asbestos you need someone expert on it. Someone that has category B.
Category A is to find out if something has asbestos or not. Category B is about dealing with asbestos.
In any case if you are not sure just don't touch it and especially don't break it.
I hoped I helped you.
Have a good day.
Kostantinos

Damian · Answer

yes you do unless you don't value your property. A professional electrician is well trained on identifying issues.

Harry · Answer

Hi there, precautions must be taken not to disturb the asbestos, like hammering, drilling, cutting, or making the asbestos particles airborne. 

Yes, should get advice from a registered asbestos company.

Regards,
HarryG

Do I need to take special steps if electrical equipment is close to asbestos?

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