School Asbestos Incident RIDDOR Assessment Record
- Version
- v1
- Updated
- 1 October 2026
- Audience
- Staff responsible for health and safety, asbestos management and incident reporting in maintained and academy primary and secondary schools in England.
- Jurisdiction
- england
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Complete this record when the school assesses an asbestos incident for possible RIDDOR reporting. Record the facts available at the time of assessment and retain supporting investigation records separately where applicable.
Incident details
School name
RequiredEnter the name of the school where the incident occurred.
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School or incident reference
RequiredEnter the local reference used to identify this incident.
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Date of incident
RequiredEnter the date on which the incident occurred or the possible release was identified.
- Day
- Month
- Year
Time of incident or discovery
Record the time in 24-hour format if known.
HH:MM
Location of incident
RequiredProvide the building, room, area or other precise location.
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Incident type or circumstances
RequiredSelect all circumstances that apply.
Choose all that apply
- Asbestos-containing material damaged
- Asbestos-containing material disturbed during work
- Unplanned maintenance or repair activity
- Suspected or possible fibre release
- Suspected asbestos-containing material discovered
- Circumstances not yet established
- Other
If other, please specify
Description of what happened
RequiredDescribe the sequence of events, work being undertaken, material involved and how the incident was identified. Do not speculate where facts are unknown.
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Assessment of possible fibre release
RequiredRecord the factual basis for the assessment, including visible damage, debris, dust, disturbance method and any specialist assessment available.
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Immediate controls and area status
RequiredRecord actions taken to control access, prevent further disturbance and protect people.
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Area access status
RequiredSelect the status at the time this record is completed.
Choose one
- Closed or restricted
- Controlled access only
- Reopened after assessment
- Status not yet established
- Other
If other, please specify
People affected or potentially exposed
Groups of people affected or potentially exposed
RequiredSelect all groups that were present, involved or may otherwise have been affected.
Choose all that apply
- Pupils
- School staff
- Contractors or maintenance workers
- Visitors
- Other members of the public
- No affected or potentially exposed people identified
- Not yet established
- Other
If other, please specify
Number of people affected or potentially exposed
Enter the number currently identified. If the number is unknown, leave this field blank and explain in the notes.
Number
Minimum: 0
Injuries, ill health or symptoms reported
RequiredRecord any reported injury, ill health or symptoms and the action taken. State explicitly if none have been reported at the time of completion.
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RIDDOR assessment
Assess whether the incident falls within applicable RIDDOR reporting conditions. Where it is unclear whether the regulations apply, record the advice sought and the basis for the decision.
RIDDOR condition considered
RequiredSelect the assessment outcome. If the outcome is uncertain, seek professional advice or contact HSE before finalising the reporting decision.
Choose one
- Incident appears to meet an applicable RIDDOR reporting condition
- Incident does not appear to meet an applicable RIDDOR reporting condition
- Uncertain whether an applicable condition is met
- Assessment pending professional advice or contact with HSE
Reasoning for the RIDDOR assessment
RequiredExplain which facts support the selected outcome, including the possible release, affected people, any injury or ill health and advice received.
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Advice or consultation undertaken
Record the organisation or competent person consulted, the date and the advice received. Complete if advice was sought.
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Reporting decision and follow-up
Reporting decision
RequiredSelect the decision reached after the RIDDOR assessment. Complete the submission fields below only if a report was submitted.
Choose one
- RIDDOR report submitted
- Report considered required but not yet submitted
- No RIDDOR report required on the information available
- Decision deferred pending further information or advice
Date RIDDOR report was submitted
Complete if a RIDDOR report was submitted.
- Day
- Month
- Year
RIDDOR submission reference
Complete if a RIDDOR report was submitted and record the reference provided.
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Investigation and follow-up actions
RequiredSelect all actions completed or required.
Choose all that apply
- Incident information and records preserved
- Relevant asbestos survey or management records reviewed
- Competent person or specialist assessment obtained
- Decontamination or remediation arranged
- Relevant affected people informed
- Control measures or procedures reviewed
- Further action required
- No further action identified at this stage
- Other
If other, please specify
Investigation findings and outstanding actions
RequiredRecord findings, action owners, target dates and any matters still awaiting confirmation.
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Record completed by
RequiredEnter the name and role of the person completing this record.
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Date record completed
RequiredEnter the date on which this assessment record was completed or updated.
- Day
- Month
- Year
Further review required
RequiredSelect whether this record requires review or updating.
Choose one
- Yes, review or update required
- No further review currently identified
- Review required but date not yet set
Additional notes
Add any relevant information not captured elsewhere.
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