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Steve Martindale Asbestrip Ltd

Steve Martindale Asbestrip Ltd. Introduced as regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 Becomes law 21 May 2004 strong and broad based support. A new duty to manage asbestos. assess whether premises contain asbestos assess risk from asbestos

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Steve Martindale Asbestrip Ltd

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  1. Steve Martindale Asbestrip Ltd

  2. Introduced as regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 Becomes law 21 May 2004 strong and broad based support A new duty to manage asbestos

  3. assess whether premises contain asbestos assess risk from asbestos take action to manage the risk What Dutyholders must do

  4. Dutyholders must take reasonable steps to identify asbestos containing materials in premises by: looking at building plans etc. consulting others e.g. architects, employees carrying out a thorough inspection of the premises Assess the condition of these materials Record the findings Can be carried out in-house or by a specialist surveyor Assessing whether premises contain asbestos

  5. Presume asbestos; Establish identity by sampling; or Conclude it’s not asbestos (requires strong evidence); or A combination of all of the above. Identifying asbestos

  6. Prepare an asbestos record Assess the risk from the material If asbestos in good condition dutyholders should: leave it in place; and introduce a management system If asbestos in poor condition: seal it or enclose it; or remove it using licensed contractors Assessing the risk - Decisions

  7. Dutyholders must prepare an action plan; and When materials are to remain in premises: inform others of their location and condition; carry out regular checks on the condition of the material; and review and revise the plan and update the asbestos record as necessary Assessing the risk - Action

  8. Those with a contractual obligation for maintenance and/or repair of premises – could include owners, occupiers, managing agents and others. Person ‘in control’ where no contract or tenancy agreement exists. Every person must cooperate with dutyholders to enable them to comply with their duties. Who has the duty?

  9. All non-domestic premises. The common parts of domestic premises. Doesn’t apply to domestic premises themselves. Where does the duty apply?

  10. Asbestos Worker Protection Directive New limit (0.1 fibres/ml) Risk based approach to notification WHO counting method Specific training requirements New Developments in Regulations (1)

  11. Artex Accreditation for 4-stage clearance Definition of Control (Reg 10 of CAWR) Definition of Asbestos Cement Extension of the duty to manage to rented domestic sector? Accreditations for asbestos surveying? New Developments in Regulations (2)

  12. Check site Condition & job completeness Thorough visual inspection Clearance air monitoring Final assessment post enclosure dismantling 4 Stage Clearance

  13. Supporting HSE guidance

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