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035 _a(Sirsi) u120323
100 _aBirkin, D
245 _aDangerous if disturbed
260 _c2002
490 _aEstates Gazette
_v(0241) 12 October 2002, 170-171(2)
520 _aDiscusses 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.
590 _aABS
650 _aMANAGEMENT-HEALTH AND SAFETY-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES-ASBESTOS
650 _aHEALTH AND SAFETY
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650 _aPROPERTY MANAGERS
650 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REFURBISHMENT
650 _aCOMPENSATION
650 _aFAIRCHILD V GLENHAVEN FUNERAL SERVICES LTD AND OTHERS
650 _aR V HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM LBC EX P BURKETT
650 _aCONTROL OF ASBESTOS AT WORK REGULATIONS 2002
690 _aHEALTH AND SAFETY
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