Last Updated on 22nd April 2021 by Marketing

Did you know that around 20 tradesman per week die from an asbestos related disease? Are you aware of your responsibilities to your co-workers, clients and the general public in relation to the prevention of the inhalation of asbestos fibres? In order to ensure that you operate within the asbestos law, namely The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, you many need guidance.

The primary source of Health and Safety Guidance is the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and a wealth of information can be found on their website. If you require the answers to the following questions, simply click on the question:

• What is the ‘duty to manage’ asbestos and who has it?
• What is an asbestos survey and do I need one?
• What is an asbestos risk register?
• What is the control limit?
• When is an asbestos license required?
• What about asbestos removal?
• Where can I find a licensed asbestos contractor?
• Is asbestos training a legal responsibility?
• I may have been inadvertently exposed to asbestos. What should I do?
• When does inadvertent exposure to asbestos constitute a reportable incident under RIDDOR?
• How should I dispose of asbestos waste?
• What changed in the asbestos regulations in 2012?
• What is notifiable non-licensed work (NNLW)?
• Does my work with asbestos insulating board (AIB) need a licence or is it notifiable non-licensed work?
• How do I notify notifiable non-licensed work?
• Why do the requirements in the 2012 regulations for medical surveillance for notifiable non-licensed work have a 3-year transition period?
• How much notifiable non-licensed work does a worker need to do before the requirement for a medical applies?
• What should a worker’s health record look like for notifiable non-licensed work?
• What is the law concerning asbestos in domestic properties?
• I have just bought a property. Could it contain asbestos?
• I think I may have asbestos in my home. What should I do?
• I think I may have seen asbestos materials dumped illegally. What should I do?
• The building I work in contains asbestos – what is the risk?

To ensure you adhere to the asbestos regulations, you will need to commission a fully qualified asbestos consultant to undertake the required asbestos surveys, whether it be a Management or a Refurbishment and Demolition Survey. In addition, to comply with the mandatory Asbestos Awareness training a qualified trainer must be sought.

Armco Asbestos Consultants provide all you asbestos related needs with over 15 years industry experience and time-served and professional staff you can be sure we together can adhere to the asbestos regulations. Call the office on 0161 763 3727 for further details and a quote.

 

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Published Dec 20, 2012