Reading material

Publications listed below provide the necessary knowledge required by licensed asbestos contractors. Whilst contractors will need an appropriate level of awareness and understanding of all relevant legislation and guidance, the Approved Code of Practice L143 and all publications listed in the section "Detailed guidance for work with asbestos" will be of particular importance to licence holders. It is expected that applicants will have copies of these documents available for reference.

Legislative matters

  • SI Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (SI 1974/1439 ISBN 0 10 543774 3)
  • SI The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/2739 ISBN 0 11 075191 4)

Detailed guidance concerning health and safety management

Detailed guidance for work with asbestos

ALG memos

The following may be of particular interest:

Relevant guidance note for work with asbestos

Relevant Health and Safety Executive (HSE) leaflets for work with asbestos

Training standards

Information on training standards is now available via the following link.


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Updated 29.07.11