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Asbestos Advice

What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is natural mineral made up from many small fibres and has been in use in building construction for a number of years due to its fire retardant properties. Asbestos substitutes are now used in modern buildings.

There are three main types:- Blue, Brown and White - all can be harmful if dust containing the fibres is breathed in.
Who to Contact
Environmental Health Unit
P.O. Box 232, 16 Church Road, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1XD
Tel: 01642 526575
Fax: 01642 524743
Email: Environmental.Health
@stockton.gov.uk
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