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245 _aAsbestos regulations laid in House
260 _c2002
490 _aDepartment for Work and Pensions Press Release
_v(0111-Regs) 1 November 2002, (2)
520 _aReports that Control of asbestos at work regulations were laid in House of Commons on 31 October 2002. Regulations mean there will be a duty on anyone with maintenance and repair responsibilities of workplaces to assess whether they contain asbestos and if so whether it presents a risk. They will then be responsible for its future handling. Part of regulations come into force 21 days after this date, and duty to manage will be enforced in 18 months time. Enquiries t +44 (0)20 7712 2171 DWP Press Release www.dwp.gov.uk/mediacentre/pressreleases/2002/nov/asbestos0111-regs.htm
590 _aWB
650 _aMANAGEMENT-HEALTH AND SAFETY-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES-ASBESTOS
650 _aCONTROL OF ASBESTOS AT WORK
690 _aHEALTH AND SAFETY
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