Guidance Note 3 Guidance on the selection of personal protective equipment for work with asbestos

Publication Year

2013

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Identifies best practice and provides practical guidance on selection, care and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) against risks from working with asbestos. Excludes respiratory protective equipment (RPE). Covering the duty to supply protective clothing, selection, durability, penetration and decontamination and laundering.

Document History

Updates the 2008 ARCA Recommended Guidelines No. 3: Guidance on the selection of protective clothing for work with materials containing asbestos. Work with asbestos as defined in the Control of asbestos regulations 2012 regulation 2 (2) (a), (b), and (c). GN3, GN 3.

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