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What is the problem? Asbestos exposure may well be the number one occupational and environmental health problem in the United Kingdom today. Actions for compensation regarding consequences of asbestos exposure have affected thousands of individuals and major companies and have shaken the insurance industry. For many years, how‐ever, there has also been increasing concern over the potential for asbestos exposure in public buildings, including schools and office buildings.

Introduction In the paper ‘Asbestos: The Hidden Threat’ published in Property Management Vol 3 No 4, the nature of the asbestos problem and the various means of managing the risk were discussed. In particular, reference was made to the use of consultants, laboratories, and contractors, unless an occupier has in‐house capabilities. In considering the problem in the UK, it is necessary to discuss the constraints which are placed upon these parties, as well as on employers and occupiers.