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ASBESTOS Guernsey ACoP Commerce and Employment formally approved the Code of Practice entitled, “Management of Exposure to Asbestos in Workplace Buildings and Structures” at its meeting of the 27th April 2010. The ACoP establishes the procedures to be followed in order to reduce the risks from asbestos to an acceptable level. The document also indicates where it will be necessary to obtain specialist assistance in determining or controlling the risks. The guidance is relevant to all persons with responsibility for maintenance, repair and management of premises being used as a workplace (i.e. any premises which form part of a business, including shops, offices, industrial buildings, hotels, schools, residential homes etc.). Responsible persons may include building owners, managing agents, tenants and others who have legal responsibility for the premises. Others involved with work activities, such as employees and/or safety representatives may also find the ACoP useful. Where buildings are occupied by tenants, the extent of responsibility of all parties, including the building owner, will depend upon the contract or other tenancy agreement. The ACoP is divided into four parts: PART ONE sets out the background to the use of asbestos and the potential risks to health which result from the inhalation of asbestos fibres. PART TWO sets out the manner in which employers and others who have responsibility for the maintenance and repair of buildings and structures, can manage the risks from exposure to asbestos through the development of an asbestos management plan. PART THREE contains guidance on work with asbestos insulation, asbestos insulation board and asbestos coatings which must be removed by competent, experienced asbestos removal contractors. PART FOUR contains guidance on work with other asbestos containing materials. PART ONE Training of Operatives requires under section 21.”Asbestos awareness training should be provided for all persons whose work could foreseeably expose them to asbestos whilst carrying out their normal day-to-day work. In particular it should be given to all demolition workers and those workers in refurbishment, maintenance and allied trades where it is foreseeable that their work will disturb the fabric of the building.” For details of our half day Asbestos Awareness course contact Paula on 253953 or email here > |
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