Abstract: An apparatus (10) comprising a heating chamber (12). The heating chamber (12) comprises electric heating means (14) for heating the interior (16) of the heating chamber (12) to denature asbestos or asbestos in asbestos comprising structures located in the interior (16) of the heating chamber (12). The apparatus (10) comprises a primary filter (18) downstream of the heating chamber (12). The apparatus (10) comprises an induced draft fan (20) downstream of the primary filter (18), wherein the apparatus (10) is configured such that in use the induced draft fan (20) draws emissions from the heating chamber (12) through the primary filter (18). The apparatus (10) comprises a discharge stack (22) downstream of the primary filter (18). The discharge stack (22) comprises an outlet (24) for venting emissions to external atmosphere.