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The Management of Asbestos in Non-Domestic Premises

This publication gives advice on how to comply with the new duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises - regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 (CAWR). It explains the duties of building owners, tenants and anyone else who has any legal responsibilities for workplaces. The regulation came into force in October 2002 and requires: taking reasonable steps to find asbestos in premises and check its condition; presuming materials contain asbestos unless there is strong evidence to suppose they do not; making a written record of the location and condition of asbestos materials which is kept up to date; assessing the risk of anyone being exposed to asbestos materials; and preparing and putting into effect a plan to manage the risk.

 Comprehensive Guide to Managing Asbestos In Premises

This is aimed at people who have a duty to manage the risks from asbestos-containing materials in premises, ie. building owners, tenants and anyone else who has any legal responsibilities for workplaces. The guidance expands on that given in the free leaflet "Managing asbestos in premises", INDG223 (rev2) - it should be useful to those in more complex organizations. The new duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises, regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 (CAWR), came into force in October 2002.

Magic Mineral to Killer Dust: Turner & Newall And The Asbestos Hazard.

Asbestos was once known as the 'magic mineral' because of its ability to withstand flames. Yet since the 1960s, it has become a notorious and feared 'killer dust' that is responsible for thousands of deaths and an epidemic that will continue into the millenium. This is the first comprehensive history of the UK asbestos health problem, which provides an in-depth look at the occupational health experience of one of the world's leading asbestos companies - British asbestos giant, Turner and Newall.

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