Dangerous if disturbed
Birkin, D
Dangerous if disturbed - 2002 - Estates Gazette (0241) 12 October 2002, 170-171(2) .
Discusses the implications of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 for landlords, developers and property managers. The regulations place a 'duty to manage asbestos' on those who have a legal responsibility for the maintenance and repair of premises and compliance is required by 2004. Outlines the new duties which include conducting an asbestos survey, and stresses that asbestos should be left undisturbed and encapsulated if it is in good condition. Also mentions the HL ruling in "Fairchild v Glenhaven Funeral Services Ltd" which has paved the way for further compensation claims from sufferers of asbestos-related diseases. With three asbestos case studies.
MANAGEMENT-HEALTH AND SAFETY-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES-ASBESTOS
HEALTH AND SAFETY
PROPERTY MANAGERS
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REFURBISHMENT
COMPENSATION
FAIRCHILD V GLENHAVEN FUNERAL SERVICES LTD AND OTHERS
R V HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM LBC EX P BURKETT
CONTROL OF ASBESTOS AT WORK REGULATIONS 2002
Dangerous if disturbed - 2002 - Estates Gazette (0241) 12 October 2002, 170-171(2) .
Discusses the implications of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 for landlords, developers and property managers. The regulations place a 'duty to manage asbestos' on those who have a legal responsibility for the maintenance and repair of premises and compliance is required by 2004. Outlines the new duties which include conducting an asbestos survey, and stresses that asbestos should be left undisturbed and encapsulated if it is in good condition. Also mentions the HL ruling in "Fairchild v Glenhaven Funeral Services Ltd" which has paved the way for further compensation claims from sufferers of asbestos-related diseases. With three asbestos case studies.
MANAGEMENT-HEALTH AND SAFETY-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES-ASBESTOS
HEALTH AND SAFETY
PROPERTY MANAGERS
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REFURBISHMENT
COMPENSATION
FAIRCHILD V GLENHAVEN FUNERAL SERVICES LTD AND OTHERS
R V HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM LBC EX P BURKETT
CONTROL OF ASBESTOS AT WORK REGULATIONS 2002