Is Asbestos Still a Risk in 2025?

Asbestos might feel like a leftover problem from the past, yet it remains one of the UK’s most widespread hidden hazards. Any building constructed before 2000 can still contain asbestos, and once disturbed, its fibres become a serious threat to health and safety on site.

The real challenge is how long traditional testing takes. Cutting out samples, sending them to a lab and waiting for results can slow projects down and increase risk during handling. For many teams working in demolition, refurbishment or waste management, those delays create uncertainty at the very moment clear answers are needed.

The ASBpro handheld analyser offers a modern, practical alternative. It delivers on-site asbestos identification within seconds, without damaging the material. It recognises all six regulated asbestos types, stores photo evidence and automatically generates traceable reports, helping teams make confident decisions on the spot.

This kind of instant testing makes a real difference across the industry. It supports faster planning during refurb works, safer screening in waste streams and more reliable checks on imported materials. The result is stronger compliance, reduced downtime and far greater protection for workers.

Niton UK provides full support for demonstrations, training and integration, making it easy to bring ASBpro into your existing workflow. It’s a straightforward upgrade that modernises asbestos management and enhances safety wherever it’s deployed.

Request a demo of ASBpro today to see how it can transform your asbestos testing process.