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HSC publishes asbestos proposals

Series: Health and Safety Executive Press Release ; (CO51:01) (3)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Health and Safety Commission publishes consultative document with revised propsals for the introduction of a new duty to manage the risk from asbestos in premises. The change will be to widen the definition of the duty holder with a proposal to extend the duty to all those who legally have maintenance and repair responsibilities for any part of the premises. Copies of the consultative document can be downloaded from the HSE website at http://hse.gov.uk/condocs/

Health and Safety Commission publishes consultative document with revised propsals for the introduction of a new duty to manage the risk from asbestos in premises. The change will be to widen the definition of the duty holder with a proposal to extend the duty to all those who legally have maintenance and repair responsibilities for any part of the premises. Copies of the consultative document can be downloaded from the HSE website at http://hse.gov.uk/condocs/