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An overview of asbestos in the workplace by Innes Donaldson
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An overview of asbestos in the workplace |
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Business,Advice,Consumer
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Asbestos-related diseases are responsible for over 3,000 deaths per year in the UK. The delays between first exposure to asbestos and the onset of disease are usually long, and can be between 15 and 60 years. Moving or disturbing asbestos can release small fibres of asbestos into the air, and inhaling these fibres can be the cause of fatal diseases. The tiny fibres can be breathed into the lower parts of the lung and could work their way through the lung lining. The revised Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 (CAR) came into effect on 13 November 2006. The regulations were introduced to strengthen overall staff protection by clearly outline limits for exposure. Training for those who manage, or work directly with, asbestos has also been made mandatory. The duty to manage requires those in control of buildings to, take reasonable measures to find evidence of asbestos in the building and assess the material's condition. Make the assumption that materials contain asbestos, unless there is strong evidence to the contrary. Record the location and condition of all asbestos containing materials (ACMs) and assess the associated risks. Prepare and implement a plan to manage the above risks. Provide a report detailing the location of the materials and their condition to anyone who is likely to work on or disturb the materials.
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