STATUTORY CONTROL OF ASBESTOS

Prohibition law first introduced in mid 1980s
1. 1985, UK banned import and use of blue and brown asbestos
  1. 1992, law passed that banned some uses of white asbestos
    1. 1999, use of asbestos banned completely
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
1. Principal regulations
2. April 2012
3. Key changes
  1. Addition of new third category of work
    1. 1. Licensed work
    2. 2. Non-licensed work
    3. 3. Notifiable non-licensed work
      1. Main consequence of changes is that some types of non-licensed work now require employers to :
        Notify the work
        Ensure workers have medical examination every 3 years
        Keep record of type and duration of work done with asbestos
HSE has produced various approved codes of practice and guidance
1. L127 : The management of asbestos in non-domestic properties
2. L143 : Work with materials containing asbestos
General Health and Safety legislation
1. Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
2. CDM Regulations 2007

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