Asbestos: the new rules

Myatt, I.

Asbestos: the new rules - 2003 - Construction News (6812) 17 April 2003, 26-27(2) .

Briefing explains the requirements of the amendments to the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations which were introduced in November 2002. Reg 4, concerning the duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises, will come into force on 21 May 2004 and will affect people in the construction industry and others. Identifies the problem, who is at risk, the regulation so far, assessing the premises, identifying asbestos-containing materials, who has the duty to manage and what professionals need to achieve.


CONTROL OF ASBESTOS AT WORK REGULATIONS 2002
MANAGEMENT-HEALTH AND SAFETY-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES-ASBESTOS
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT