Asbestos Insulating Board was commonly used as fireproofing material but it had many other uses such as:
Normal building items such as wall panels boards, ceiling tiles and plasterboard. It is difficult to tell the difference between asbestos insulating board items and non-asbestos materials.
Work on AIB normally needs a HSE-licensed contractor. Asbestos insulating board easily releases fibres in to the air when disturbed. Some small or minor tasks can be carried out by non-licensed workers, these include: