Changes to asbestos law
Changes to asbestos law
- 2000
- Farmers Guardian 29 December 2000, 16(1) .
Warns of the implications for farmers of proposed changes to the legislation affecting asbestos in buildings. Landowners and farmers will be required to prepare a register of their property, including farm buildings, cottages and other let properties, identifying any asbestos that may be present in them, assessing its risk, and setting up procedures for future monitoring and management. Offers advice on how to minimise exposure when removing or repairing asbestos cement.
MANAGEMENT-HEALTH AND SAFETY-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES-ASBESTOS
LEGISLATION
REGISTER
RISK ASSESSMENTS
FARM BUILDINGS
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Warns of the implications for farmers of proposed changes to the legislation affecting asbestos in buildings. Landowners and farmers will be required to prepare a register of their property, including farm buildings, cottages and other let properties, identifying any asbestos that may be present in them, assessing its risk, and setting up procedures for future monitoring and management. Offers advice on how to minimise exposure when removing or repairing asbestos cement.
MANAGEMENT-HEALTH AND SAFETY-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES-ASBESTOS
LEGISLATION
REGISTER
RISK ASSESSMENTS
FARM BUILDINGS
HEALTH AND SAFETY