Asbestos: new responsibilities for workplace managers

Workplace and premises managers will be faced with new requirements to combat the risk of asbestos in the workplace, under new proposals from the Health and Safety Commission (HSC).1.5m workplaces still contain asbestos, normally for thermal insulation or fire protection. The HSC has published a consultation paper on proposed amendments to the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 1987 (CAW). Those responsible for workplace premises will be required to:- find out whether asbestos is present... (156 more words)

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