Removal of asbestos procedures first begins with permits that you must obtain from your state regulators. These documents are a guide on how to proceed with the abatement process and proper disposal after removal of the material has been complete. The application that follows with this permit is proof that you are taking full responsibility for safely removing the asbestos from your home without contaminating those inside the house or anyone else that could potentially come in contact with the loose material until it is properly disposed of. There are also fees that vary from state to state regarding the permit and application process. The list does not include buildings owned by departments and agencies outside of Public Works, such as the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, which has identified the toxic substance in 21 Canadian-owned buildings, including official residences of diplomats in the Vatican, Beijing, Tokyo, Washington and Los Angeles. Numerous federal departments and agencies also operate buildings containing asbestos within Canada. According to the Health & Safety Executive asbestos is the greatest single cause of work related deaths in the UK. It is likely that up to 1.5 million commercial, industrial and public buildings in the UK contain asbestos materials. Asbestos was used in hundreds of different products and buildings from the 1950s to the mid 1980s. Asbestos cement was used up until 1999 in a variety of different premises and materials. There are several preparatory steps necessary before the abatement process begins. Those who are participating in the project should make sure all tools are purchased and ready for the process (such as hoses, water sprayer, dish washing detergent, pry bar and a knife). There is also specific equipment that can be purchased for asbestos removal. You can find these resources by checking in your local phone book for companies who specialize in making protective gear and apparel. When beginning to remove the asbestos from the designated area, it is imperative to keep the material wet at all times. This allows the fibers to settle and not become airborne. 

The goal for the abatement process is to remove the asbestos without the particles becoming airborne. The material should be carefully scraped off the surface into bags that are specially designed for asbestos removal, sealed and handed over to the other worker to be sealed again. The process for removing asbestos differs depending on what kind of asbestos you are removing and what portion of the home it is in. For example, removing siding may have different tasks for removal than if you are abating a room that had flooring filled with the toxic material. Asbestos remediation is being undertaken in tandem with floor by floor base building work, and is being conducted with safety precautions that exceed provincial standards," wrote John an assistant deputy minister from the department's Real Property Branch, in a Nov. 17, 2010 memo. All aspects of asbestos containing materials in non-domestic buildings and common areas of residential rented properties are regulated by The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006, which came into force on 13th November 2006. These regulations stipulate the duty holder is anyone responsible for maintaining and repairing all or part of a property, or who has control of the building e.g. occupier or owner. The duty to manage covers all non-domestic premises. Such premises include all industrial, commercial or public buildings such as factories, warehouses, offices, shops, hospitals and schools.