How do I ensure that I do not catch an asbestos related disease?

Asbestos kills, lets not forget that fact, but it doesn't have to kill you, the people you work with or your friends. The only way that you can catch an asbestos related disease is by breathing in asbestos fibres and the more you breath in then the greater the chance of mesothelioma, lung cancer or pleural plaques. So how do you ensure that you never breathe in the fibres?

1. Make sure that all buildings that may contain asbestos have been correctly surveyed in accordance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and that anyone entering that building knows the content of the asbestos survey before they enter.
2. Make sure that all persons who MAY disturb asbestos, and that includes demolition estimators, have recieved asbestos awareness training and, in my opinion, have a suitable and correctly face fitted respirator when entering any building where asbestos may be present.
3. If there is a risk of asbestos being present make sure that there are suitable decontamination procedures on site and do not take fibres home with you.
4. Get into the habit of wearing your mask. "Batman wore a mask to hide his identity but I wear mine to save my life".