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HSE warning follows several incidents involving asbestos

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Iain Macdonald
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4 Dec 2008 9:17AM

The survey methodology for pre-refurbishment work has been in place in HSE document MDHS100 since 2001. UKAS accreditation to ISO 17020, the standard survey companies must comply with to demonstrate competence has been available since this time too. Regulation 4 of the control of asbestos regulations 2002, which obliges dutyholders to have an asbestos management plan has been in force since 2004.
No responsible employer should be unaware of the requirements to manage asbestos, and to identify concealed asbestos prior to refurb/demolition works...yet I'm certain the majority fall far short of the requirements to prevent exposure to peolpe under their control to this Class I carcinogen. Can anyone reding this tell me that they have an effective asbestos management plan in place?


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