School Asbestos RIDDOR Assessment and Reporting Record
- Version
- v1
- Updated
- 1 October 2026
- Audience
- Staff responsible for health and safety, asbestos management, incident assessment or reporting in maintained and academy primary and secondary schools in England.
- Jurisdiction
- england
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Use this record only for an asbestos incident that may have resulted in the release of asbestos fibres and may meet applicable RIDDOR reporting conditions. If you are unsure whether the regulations apply, seek professional advice or contact HSE.
Incident identification
School name
RequiredEnter the full name of the school.
School name
School address
RequiredEnter the address of the school or the site where the incident occurred.
Full address
Internal incident reference
RequiredEnter the school's or organisation's internal reference for this incident.
Incident reference
Date of incident
RequiredEnter the date on which the incident occurred.
- Day
- Month
- Year
Approximate time of incident
Enter the time if known. If the exact time is unavailable, record the best available estimate.
For example, 10:30
Specific location of incident
RequiredIdentify the building, room, area or other precise location.
Building and room or area
How was the incident identified?
RequiredDescribe how the suspected asbestos incident came to attention.
Describe the discovery or notification
Suspected or confirmed asbestos-containing material
RequiredDescribe the material involved and identify whether its asbestos status is suspected or confirmed.
Material, location and basis for identification
Type of disturbance or incident
RequiredSelect all descriptions that apply.
Choose all that apply
- Material damaged
- Material broken or shattered
- Cutting, drilling, sanding or other work
- Maintenance or repair activity
- Accidental disturbance
- Cause or type not yet known
- Other
If other, please specify
Assessment of possible fibre release
RequiredRecord the evidence supporting the assessment. Do not treat an absence of visible dust as proof that no fibres were released.
Evidence and assessment
People potentially affected
RequiredRecord the groups or persons who may have been exposed or otherwise affected.
Names or groups, roles and relevant details
Immediate actions taken
RequiredRecord actions taken to control the area, prevent further disturbance and protect people.
Actions, responsible persons and times
Was professional asbestos or health and safety advice obtained?
RequiredRecord whether advice was obtained as part of the assessment.
- Tick when complete
Professional adviser details
Complete if professional advice was obtained. Include the organisation or person, date and advice received.
Adviser details and advice
RIDDOR assessment and reporting decision
RIDDOR decision
RequiredSelect the decision reached after assessing the incident against the applicable RIDDOR reporting conditions.
Choose one
- Report to HSE under the applicable RIDDOR conditions
- Not reportable under the applicable RIDDOR conditions
- Uncertain; professional advice or contact with HSE required
Basis for RIDDOR decision
RequiredExplain the facts and reasoning supporting the selected decision, including any advice obtained.
Decision rationale
Person making or approving the decision
RequiredEnter the name and role of the person responsible for the recorded decision.
Name and role
Date of RIDDOR decision
RequiredEnter the date on which the decision was made or approved.
- Day
- Month
- Year
HSE submission details
HSE submission status
Complete this field if the decision was that a submission was required or if a submission was otherwise made.
Choose one
- Submitted to HSE
- Not submitted because the assessment did not identify a reporting requirement
- Submission pending
- Submission status not yet confirmed
Date submitted to HSE
Complete if a submission was made.
- Day
- Month
- Year
HSE submission reference or confirmation
Complete if a submission was made or confirmation was received. Record the reference exactly as provided.
HSE reference or confirmation
HSE submission notes
Record any relevant submission details, including unresolved issues or follow-up required.
Submission notes
Investigation and follow-up actions
Is further investigation or follow-up required?
RequiredSelect whether actions remain open after the initial assessment.
Choose one
- Yes
- No
- To be confirmed
Investigation and corrective actions
RequiredRecord actions, owners, target dates and completion status. Include any review of asbestos information, controls, access arrangements or relevant procedures.
Action, owner, target date and status
Records and evidence reviewed
RequiredList the records or evidence used in the assessment, such as incident accounts, photographs, asbestos information or professional advice.
List records and evidence
Record completed by
RequiredEnter the name and role of the person completing this record.
Name and role
Record completion date
RequiredEnter the date this record was completed.
- Day
- Month
- Year
Record reviewed by the responsible school or organisation representative
Tick when the completed record has been reviewed by the responsible representative.
- Tick when complete
Review notes
Record any review comments, amendments or outstanding actions.
Review notes
