It will not affect asbestos materials in existing buildings.

Buildings built or renovated prior to these dates may contain asbestos materials.

By identifying asbestos materials early in the project you can reduce the potential for delays and increased costs later.

"However, qualified laboratory technicians not being able to identify asbestos materials is a difficult issue to reconcile."

Usually it is best to leave asbestos material that is in good condition alone.

Before you have your house remodeled, find out whether asbestos materials are present.

Of the total examined, 89 percent reported having worked directly with asbestos materials during their years of service.

In 2005, studies showed that the tower contained asbestos material.

A particular risk if someone were to be working either on, or with, asbestos materials which had been damaged.

Where asbestos materials are in good condition and unlikely to be disturbed they do not present a risk.