Asbestos safety loophole
Language: English Series: Guardian ; 17/12/86 p3Publication details: 1986Subject(s): Summary: The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal against conviction by a company prosecuted under the Asbestos Regulations 1969 for failing to provide workmen in danger of exposure to asbestos dust with approved breathing equipment. The case highlights the limited nature of the regulations.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB2301-26 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 69202-1001 |
The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal against conviction by a company prosecuted under the Asbestos Regulations 1969 for failing to provide workmen in danger of exposure to asbestos dust with approved breathing equipment. The case highlights the limited nature of the regulations.