AEC
are an asbestos management and testing consultancy, we have no financial
connections with asbestos removal contractors and offer an independent
view of asbestos in your buildings. We can work with you on single building
surveys or multiple properties.
If you would like further independent advice on any asbestos issue you
may have, please contact AEC on Tel: 0161 745 7575.
The introduction of the 'Control of Asbestos at Work 2002' regulations
has placed an explicit duty on many people........
Those
responsible for the maintenance of a building have a specific duty to
identify, manage and understand the issues involved with asbestos containing
materials, this has been fully explained in the CAW Regs 2002 (see summary
below).
The
decision to manage asbestos within a building or remove is affected by
many factors, however, risk and the financial consequence are usually
high on the priority list.
Summary
of the main changes to the CAW Regulations 2002
The main change was to widen the definition of the duty holder. The employer
in occupation of the premises will still have the main duty to ensure
the requirements of the duty to manage regulation are met. The proposal
now is to also introduce a duty on all those who legally have maintenance
and repair responsibilities for any part of the premises to take the actions
necessary to enable the employer to comply with these requirements.
In the new regulation those responsible for workplace premises will be
required to:
• Find out whether asbestos is present in their buildings, where
it is located and what condition it is in
• Assume that materials contain asbestos unless they can be sure
they do not
• Record their findings
• Assess the risks from these materials
• Prepare and implement plans to manage the risks from such asbestos
• Provide information to anyone liable to come into contact with
asbestos
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of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 were made on the 24th October
2002
They came into force – All regulations except regulation 4
and 20, on the 21st November 2002
Regulation 4 will come into force on the 21st May
2004 giving an 18 month lead in for compliance - Click
here to see Regulation 4
Regulation 20 will come into force on the 21st November
2004 giving a 2 year lead in for compliance -
Click here to see Regulation 20
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To receive further news on legislative issues, please provide your email
details to debbie.clare@aec.uk.net or bev.howe@aec.uk.net
Having
a good knowledge about asbestos within your buildings is the first most
important step in your management plan.
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