| Title |
Surveying, sampling and assessment of asbestos-containing material. |
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| Free Download |
Free pdf copy available (764kb)  Click Here to view document. |
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| Author |
HSE, Health and Safety Laboratory |
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| Series Code |
MDHS |
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| Series Number |
100 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2001 |
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| Length |
44 pages |
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| ISBN |
071762076X |
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| Price Exc. VAT |
£18.00 |
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| VAT Rate |
0% |
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| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
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| Format |
Paper |
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| Notes |
methods for the determination of hazardous substances 100 (MDHS100)(MDHS 100)
PLEASE NOTE: that it is not cost effective to produce commercial quantities of this product which is now printed and bound at the HSE Books warehouse as a Print on Demand (POD) item.
The quality may be less than might be expected from a commercially printed version.
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| Abstract |
This MDHS sets out how to survey workplace premises for asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and how to record the results in a usable form. It also gives advice on how to recognise and sample suspected ACMs. The MDHS has been produced as part of guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive for people carrying out surveys. It will also be of interest to those who commission surveys. Contents: Introduction; Overview of requirements for surveying and sampling; Aim, purpose and type of survey; Surevey planning; Health and safety risks; Surveying; Bulk sampling strategy; Bulk sampling procedures; Assessment; Documentation; Quality assurance procedures; References; Acknowledgements; Annex 1: What ACMs look like and where to find them; Annex 2: Example of a survey and sampling equipment checklist; Annex 3: Asbestos warning label. |
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| Keywords |
Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations; CAWR; Risk exposure; Personal protective equipment; Fibres; Risk assessment; Hazards; Decontamination; Spray coatings; Encapsulated sprays; Bulk materials; Insulation; Cement; Labelling; Ceiling tiles |
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