Some processes or products give off dust more easily than others, but work on any of the following activities is likely to produce some asbestos dust or fibre release:

* the removal (stripping) of old asbestos insulation materials from buildings or machinery. This is an activity that is likely to produce very high dust levels and should normally be carried out by a contractor licensed by HSE;
* the manufacture of products wholly or partly made from raw asbestos, e.g. asbestos textiles;
* the installation, maintenance, repair and general handling of products containing asbestos, e.g. asbestos cement products, insulating board, friction materials such as brake pads and clutch linings;
* the removal of roofing felts, old floor tiles, textured paints and plasters containing asbestos;
* some installation, repair and maintenance work by plumbers, electricians, carpenters etc.