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By: Contributor(s): Series: Estates Gazette ; (0319) 10 May 2003, 116(1)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Discusses how owners and occupiers can comply with the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 which came into force 21 November 2002. Regs 4 and 20 do not come into force until 21 May 2004 and 21 November 2004 respectively, allowing organisations time to prepare for compliance. Outlines the new roles of duty holders to maintain and repair non-domestic properties, or control access to those properties and to manage the risk from asbestos. Reviews the practical implications of the problems which may be encountered.

Discusses how owners and occupiers can comply with the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 which came into force 21 November 2002. Regs 4 and 20 do not come into force until 21 May 2004 and 21 November 2004 respectively, allowing organisations time to prepare for compliance. Outlines the new roles of duty holders to maintain and repair non-domestic properties, or control access to those properties and to manage the risk from asbestos. Reviews the practical implications of the problems which may be encountered.