This session will examine the extent of asbestos in buildings (domestic and non-domestic) and highlight the recent changes in guidance for managing asbestos. It will also explain latest interpretation of the duties with regard to asbestos for social housing organisations and identify the actions and procedures which will assist compliance. The session will describe the latest web-based guidance targeting refurbishment workers, particularly in the domestic and smaller-scale commercial sectors and it will highlight forthcoming changes in asbestos guidance.