An asbestos management plan documents where asbestos-containing materials (ACM) are located in a building, what condition they are in, and how they will be managed over time. This free, fillable template gives you a ready-made structure aligned with AHERA (40 CFR Part 763) and OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1001 and 1926.1101) so you can build a complete plan without starting from a blank page. For a full walkthrough of the process, see our guide on how to create an asbestos management plan, and learn how asbestos management software keeps the plan current.
Download the Free Asbestos Management Plan Template
Editable Microsoft Word template with fillable tables for ACM inventory, inspections, surveillance, reinspection, and training.
Download Word Template Download PDF VersionWhat Is an Asbestos Management Plan?
An asbestos management plan is a written document that describes the location, condition, and management procedures for asbestos-containing materials in a building or group of buildings. It pulls together inspection results, a material inventory, condition assessments, response actions, an operations and maintenance (O&M) program, training records, notifications, and recordkeeping into a single, maintained record. Under AHERA, every public and non-profit private K-12 school must develop and keep a current asbestos management plan; building owners in other sectors maintain equivalent plans to meet OSHA requirements and protect occupants.
What to Include in an Asbestos Management Plan
The template is organized around the core elements of a compliant plan. Each section corresponds to a fillable table or prompt in the download:
1. Facility & Administration
Building details, owner or operator, and the designated person responsible for the asbestos program, along with the plan effective date and next review date.
2. ACM Inventory
A list of each known or assumed asbestos-containing material: location, material type, friability, estimated quantity, and condition. Materials that have not been sampled are treated as ACM until lab analysis proves otherwise.
3. Inspection, Surveillance & Reinspection
Records of the original inspection and condition assessments, a six-month periodic surveillance log, and a three-year reinspection schedule performed by an accredited inspector.
4. Response Actions & O&M Program
The selected response for each material (repair, encapsulation, enclosure, removal, or in-place management) and the operations and maintenance work practices that minimize fiber release during routine activities.
5. Training, Notification & Recordkeeping
Awareness and accredited training records, annual occupant and worker notifications, and a defined system for storing inspection reports, lab results, abatement documentation, and certificates.
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How to Use the Template
- Download the Word version and replace the bracketed prompts with your facility information.
- Complete the ACM inventory table, marking unsampled materials as assumed ACM.
- Record inspection results, then set recurring dates for six-month surveillance and three-year reinspection.
- Document your O&M work practices, training, and notification procedures.
- Have the designated person review and approve the plan, and update it at least annually or whenever ACM is disturbed, abated, or changes condition.
Template vs. Asbestos Management Software
Ecesis Asbestos & Compliance Software
Asbestos Management
Inventory ACM, schedule inspections and surveillance, and track AHERA compliance in one platform.
Inspection Software
Mobile inspections, periodic surveillance, and condition assessments from the field.
Training Management
Track asbestos awareness and handler training, certifications, and refresher schedules.
Document Management
Centralize inspection reports, lab results, manifests, and notifications with version history.
Compliance Obligations
Map regulatory obligations to tasks and due dates so nothing slips through the cracks.
Mobile EHS App
Complete inspections and surveillance offline on iOS and Android, then sync back.
Get the Template, Then See It in Action
Download the free plan template, then book a 30-minute demo to see how Ecesis keeps your asbestos program current automatically.
Download Word Template Request a Free DemoFrequently Asked Questions
Is the asbestos management plan template free?
Yes. The template is free to download in Microsoft Word and PDF. The Word version is fully editable so you can adapt the sections and tables to your building and program.
Who needs an asbestos management plan?
Every public and non-profit private K-12 school must maintain one under AHERA. Owners of commercial, government, healthcare, and university buildings also maintain plans and O&M programs to meet OSHA requirements and protect occupants and workers.
Does the template meet AHERA requirements?
It is structured around AHERA management plan elements, including inspection, six-month surveillance, three-year reinspection, response actions, training, and notification. It is a starting point only — confirm the requirements that apply to your building and jurisdiction with a qualified asbestos professional and current regulations.
