The purpose of the guide is to assist in work to reduce and/or prevent exposure to asbestos. The most ‘at risk’ group of contracting asbestos related diseases from exposure to asbestos are tradespersons/contractors who are disturbing Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) unknowingly in the course of their works. The management process is designed to protect them and others from unnecessary exposure to Asbestos and Asbestos Containing Materials.
Content available in the full document include:
- Introduction to Asbestos
- Asbestos Management Plan
- The Duty to Manage Asbestos
- Asbestos Policy, Aims and Objectives
- Organisation and Responsiblilties
- Surveying and Inspections
- Material Assessment/Priority Assessment
- Asbestos Register
- Dissemination of Information
- Training
- Control of Contractors
- Emergency Procedures
- Work on Asbestos Containing Materials — Licensed and Competent Contractors
- Action Plan
- Construction (Design and Management Regulations 2007)
- Audit and Review
- Domestic Premises
- Key Actions
- Key Terms
- Related Documents and Further Information
Resources on this subject include:
Employee Factsheet — Sample
Employee Factsheet — Sample
Directors Briefing
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