This publication is aimed at employers, contract managers, site agents, safety representatives, and self-employed contractors involved in maintaining buildings and associated plant. Maintenance workers may come across asbestos in the course of their work. It gives advice on what those responsible must do to ensure the health and safety of maintenance workers who may encounter asbestos. Contents: Asbestos building; Preface; Introduction; What is asbestos? Where can you find asbestos? What the law requires; Managing the risk from work with asbestos; Emergency call-out procedures; Working safely: General considerations; Task guidance and equipment and method guidance sheets; References.
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Update: Work to update this latest edition is underway and planned to be completed by Winter 2010
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