The Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 1997 prohibit the use of certain tools and work methods when working with ACM as they can generate dangerous airborne asbestos fibres.

These prohibitions include the use of:

• high-speed abrasive power and pneumatic tools
• high-pressure water cleaners
• compressed air or abrasive blasting
• household vacuum cleaners even if they have a HEPA filter. Only vacuum cleaners specifically designed for safe work with asbestos may be used.