There's no charge for advice about asbestos removal in the Isle of Man.
That assurance comes from the Head of the Health and Safety at Work Inspectorate following a claim on Manx Radio's Talking Heads programme that getting guidance was a "money making racket".
Bernard Warden says they usually get two to three queries a week about the safe removal of asbestos, and this is always provided for free.
He says the Island's two contractors who are licensed to remove the potentially dangerous substance do charge, but in some cases following specialised advice people may be able to get rid of it themselves.
Mr Warden stresses that people should always contact them in the first instance on 686247.
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