Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets 247 Asbestos: the licensed contractors' guide
Publication Year
2006
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Covers work with asbestos requiring a licence under the Asbestos (Licensing) Regulations 1983 (as amended). Provides an overview of its health effects and the law. Explains the licensing system, training that should be given to the various types of personnel involved in removal work, and the provision, use and maintenance of personal protective equipment. Also considers enclosures for work with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), controlled techniques for their removal and repair (including waste disposal), and decontamination.
Document History
Supersedes HSG 189/1, IND 288 (revision 1), EH 47 (3rd edition), EH 50 and EH 51.
ISBN
9780717628742
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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