T013 Asbestos

T013 Asbestos

1. Types

   • White (chrysotile)
   • Brown (amosite)
   • Blue (crocidolite)

2. original benefits of asbestos was that it was a good fire ensulator, electrical insulator, chem resistor, thermal insulator etc.

   • therefore added 2 materials such as cement; plastics/ resins; insulations materials etc.

3. used in new build/refurb bdg up to 1999

4. health affects of asbestos

   • lung cancer, asbestosis - incurable and takes up 2 15yrs to develop
   • asbestos related diseases is expected 2 peak in 2014/15 at 5,000 deaths
     • highest risk are in construction & maintainence

5. Duty to manage

   • Legislation and regulation
     • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
     • Management of Heath and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
     • CDM Regs 2007
     • Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006
       • relates to works involving ACM's
   • lots of HSE guides to help employers manage asbestos in their property
   • Identify
     • Access
       • Manage
         • manage, plan, training
           • asbestos register
             • ongoing reinspection
       • removal
         • licensed asbestos contractor
         • asbestos analysis
         • waste disposal
     • surveys