HHSRS Hazard 4 - Asbestos

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If a tenant reports a property to the Council for a HHSRS Hazard 4 - Asbestos issue, the Council is legally obligated to inspect the property for all 29 hazards outlined in the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

If the Council uncovers any Category 1 risks, it is obliged by law to take action against the landlord and any associated agents. This is not just a formality; it is a serious obligation that must be addressed.

Hazard 4 - Asbestos

This hazard covers the presence of, and exposure to, asbestos fibres and manufactured mineral fibres (MMF) within dwellings.

Asbestos is a natural mineral fibre, which is a particularly effective fire resistant, insulation material. There are three main types of asbestos, chrysotile (white asbestos), and the amphibole forms crocidolite (blue asbestos) and amosite (brown asbestos).

The health risks from asbestos exposure are associated with inhalation. Risks from ingestion and skin contact are minimal.

Vulnerable Group: All ages

Defects & Justifications

Date of construction - housing, particularly flats, built between 1946 and 1979 or between 1920 and 1945.
Presence of asbestos - particularly in accessible positions.
Unsealed asbestos - unsealed asbestos based materials.
Unlabelled asbestos - unlabelled asbestos based materials.
Disrepair - damage or disrepair to asbestos based material.
Presence of MMF - in accessible positions.

Index of HHSRS Hazards