Laws and Regulations
Due to the nature of our work and the risk to people’s health caused by the materials we are working with, the asbestos industry has to be very highly regulated. ID Asbestos ensures that all work we undertake is carried out to the letter of the law, following current guidance, regulations, and the asbestos approved codes of practice.
The Documents Below Published By The Health and Safety Executive Relate To The Asbestos Industry and Are Available For You To Download For Free
Managing and Working with Asbestos – Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 – L143
The control of Asbestos Regulation 2012 provides Approved Codes of Practice for managing and working with asbestos. The regulations set out legal duties, whilst the Approved Codes of Practice provides practical advice for compliance.
Asbestos: The Licenced Contractors’ Guide – HSG247
The Licenced Contractors Guide provides asbestos removal companies, guidance of different types of licenced asbestos removal work. HSG247 provides an overview of asbestos, the health effects caused by asbestos, the law and how to work safely with asbestos.
Asbestos: The analysts’ guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures – HSG248
The guidance provides technical information to many sectors of the asbestos industry relating to sampling and analysis of materials that may contain asbestos, airborne fibre concentrations, site assessment for reoccupation, personal protective equipment and decontamination procedures.
Asbestos: The survey Guide – HSG264
The aim of the document is to provide people who carry out asbestos surveys and duty holders of non-domestic properties, information regarding quality assurance, surveys, survey planning, carrying out asbestos surveys, information requirements and how to use the information.
Asbestos Essentials – HSG210
Asbestos essentials provides guidance and task sheets to safely carry out non-licenced work on asbestos materials. The guidance is aimed for trade workers and managers who may come into contact with asbestos. Each task sheet includes an introduction, equipment required and a safe method of work.
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