A short guide to managing asbestos in premises.

Title	A short guide to managing asbestos in premises.
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Author	HSE
Series Code	INDG
Series Number	223
Publisher	HSE Books
Date of Publication	2002
Length	19 pages
Stock Code	INDG223REV3
ISBN	0717625648
Edition	3rd rev. ed.
Quantity Per Pack	10
Notes	leaflet. (INDG223) (INDG 223) (IND G 223) (10 copies per pack). Supersedes an earlier editions entitled 'Managing asbestos in premises'. ISBN 0717620921 (INDG223REV2) and 'Managing asbestos in workplace buildings' ISBN 0717611795 (INDG223REV1)
Abstract	This guidance is for people who own, manage or have responsibilities for non-domestic premises which may contain asbestos. They will have either a legal duty to manage the risk from asbestos, or a duty to co-operate with whoever does. Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of asbestos will, under the duty of co-operation, be required to make this available to those responsible for managing these risks. This guidance will also be useful to people managing asbestos in domestic premises. It will help readers to identify, assess and manage any asbestos-containing materials on their premises. A good strategy for this will help prevent risks to workers or others who may use the premises. Contents: Who is this guidance for?; Why is asbestos dangerous?; Who is at risk?; Where is asbestos found in buildings?; What is new about the duty to manage asbestos?; How can you comply with the new duty?; How can you dispose of asbestos?; What should you tell your workers/contractors? What else does the law say? Safety representatives; Checklist; Other useful information.
Keywords	Guidance; Breathing; Fibres; Construction; Cancer; Blue asbestos; Crocidolite; Brown asbestos; Amosite; White asbestos; Chrysotile; Electricians; Plumbers; Shopfitters; Carpenters; Refurbishment; Repairs; Removal; Building maintenance