STATUTORY CONTROL OF ASBESTOS

STATUTORY CONTROL OF ASBESTOS

1. Prohibition law first introduced in mid 1980s

   • 1985, UK banned import and use of blue and brown asbestos
     • 1992, law passed that banned some uses of white asbestos
       • 1999, use of asbestos banned completely

2. Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

   • Principal regulations
   • April 2012
   • Key changes
     • Addition of new third category of work
       • 1. Licensed work
       • 2. Non-licensed work
       • 3. Notifiable non-licensed work
         • 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

3. HSE has produced various approved codes of practice and guidance

   • L127 : The management of asbestos in non-domestic properties
   • L143 : Work with materials containing asbestos

4. General Health and Safety legislation

   • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
   • CDM Regulations 2007