Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about scope, safety, privacy and the limits of this private information service.
What does the checker decide?
It does not make a legal, safety or technical decision. It organizes reference checks from the facts entered and shows official Japanese sources.
Is this a government service or survey company?
No. Asbestos Check is a private information service. It does not provide qualified review, site inspection, analysis, filing or approval to start work.
Does the operator review my result?
No. Results are generated in the browser. No qualified review is offered now or planned for the future.
Which language controls?
The English pages are unofficial explanations. Japanese laws, official Japanese guidance and the responsible Japanese authority control.
Are checker answers sent to analytics?
No. Analytics uses a restricted event allowlist and does not receive entered areas, amounts, locations, outcomes or source IDs.
Primary Japanese sources
Check the current linked publication and its scope before relying on a claim.
- MHLW: 小規模工事等の着工前に必要な手続きについて
Source section: 1．工事開始前の事前調査／Last checked 2026-07-13（SRC-MHLW-01）
- MOE: 石綿事前調査結果の報告について
Source section: 報告が必要となる工事の条件 ①–③／Last checked 2026-07-13（SRC-MOE-01）
Scope and limitations
This is an unofficial English explanation for navigation and planning. It is not a site survey, legal opinion, qualified review, government filing, approval, or price quotation.
Next pages to check
Continue to the related guidance below, then compare the facts with the official Japanese-language source and the responsible qualified person or authority.
Editorial responsibility and update history
Operator: 石綿チェック運営事務局. This is an independent information service that explains public sources; it does not represent a qualified review or government approval.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-17. See the editorial policy for change history and corrections.