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A black and white panel with a lower-case a device.
Also known as: Asbestos label, Contains asbestos warning, Asbestos a-mark, Black and white panel with an a
The asbestos label marks material containing asbestos, and the crucial point is that undamaged asbestos in good condition is generally safer left alone — the label exists to prevent disturbance rather than to prompt removal.
Indicates that a material or product contains asbestos.
Contexts: Public information
Exists to prevent disturbance rather than to prompt removal: undamaged asbestos in good condition generally presents less risk left in place than being removed badly.
Whether asbestos should be removed or managed in place is a professional assessment. This entry records what the label indicates and is not advice on what to do about any particular material.
Contexts: Public information
Carries a distinctive black-and-white panel bearing a lower-case letter a, a form specific to asbestos and not shared with other hazard labels.
Contexts: Public information
A rectangular panel with a black upper band bearing a white lower-case letter a, above a white field carrying warning text in black.