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Asbestos repair/disposal: how to do it by the book

By: Series: Farmers' Weekly ; 134(11) 16 March 2001, 86(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Considers the Asbestos (Prohibitions) (Amendments) Regulations, introduced in November 1999, which banned the sale of all asbestos products within the UK. Looks at the implications for asbestos cement, once widely used in farm buildings. The ban does not extend to asbestos cement in existing buildings, but does affect the repair, maintenance and demolition of buildings where it was used. Offers practical advice on how to deal appropriately with repairs, and the disposal of asbestos products. Also considers the cost of removing asbestos waste.

Considers the Asbestos (Prohibitions) (Amendments) Regulations, introduced in November 1999, which banned the sale of all asbestos products within the UK. Looks at the implications for asbestos cement, once widely used in farm buildings. The ban does not extend to asbestos cement in existing buildings, but does affect the repair, maintenance and demolition of buildings where it was used. Offers practical advice on how to deal appropriately with repairs, and the disposal of asbestos products. Also considers the cost of removing asbestos waste.