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Asbestos is a hazardous material that, if inhaled, can lead to a range of serious respiratory illnesses. As such, those who work in or around asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) need to have a comprehensive understanding of how to safely survey and manage them. In this article, we will provide a thorough and up-to-date comprehensive guide to asbestos surveys for the sake of safety and compliance. Firstly, it is essential to understand that there are two different types of asbestos surveys: management surveys and refurbishment/demolition surveys. Management surveys are typically carried out to assess the presence and condition of ACMs in a building so that they can be properly managed and maintained. Refurbishment/demolition surveys, on the other hand, are more invasive and involve the destruction of the building's fabric to identify and extract any ACMs that may pose a danger. A critical part of a comprehensive asbestos survey is the sampling methods used. Samples can be obtained ...