Managing asbestos in premises
"This leaflet is aimed at people who own, occupy, manage or have responsibilities for premises which may contain asbestos and explains a new duty to manage these premises under the revised Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations (due to come in to force in 2002). It advises how to identify, ass...
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| Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
| Format: | TEXT |
| Language: | English |
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Sudbury
2001
HSE Books |
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| Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19201289124910294619-Managing-asbestos-in-premises.htm |
| Summary: | "This leaflet is aimed at people who own, occupy, manage or have responsibilities for premises which may contain asbestos and explains a new duty to manage these premises under the revised Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations (due to come in to force in 2002). It advises how to identify, assess and manage any asbestos-containing materials in premises to protect the health of workers or others who may use the premises. Contents: Who is this guidance for?; Why is asbestos dangerous?; Who is at risk?; Where is asbestos found in buildings?; What is new about the duty to manage asbestos?; How can you comply with the new duty?; How can you dispose of asbestos?; What should you tell your workers/contractors? What else does the law say? Safety representatives; Checklist; Other useful information." |
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| Physical Description: | 16 p. Paper |