Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets 189/1 Controlled asbestos stripping techniques for work requiring a licence. 2nd edition
Publication Year
1999
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Aimed at employers and contractors, this guidance gives practical advice on techniques for the safe removal of asbestos-containing materials covered by the Asbestos (licensing) regulations, i.e. asbestos insulation, asbestos coating and asbestos insulating board (AIB). the guidance takes account of research into wet and dry stripping of asbestos and into the effectiveness of RPE.
Document History
This guidance revises and replaces the HSE guidance note EH52 - Removal techniques and associated waste handling for asbestos insulation, coatings and insulating board (first published in 1989).
ISBN
9780717616664
Publisher Information
Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
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